To secure extra time to meet city council approval, Barcelona asked UEFA for the club’s first Champions League fixture of the season—which would fall midway through September—to be on the road. The club’s first three La Liga matches are already confirmed as away games.

Departing Atlético Madrid star Rodrigo De Paul has provided an insight into the reasoning behind his decision to depart for the USA.Midfielder De Paul, of course, is fresh off bringing a close to