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Champions League Matchday 3 has come and gone, and we have some Main Character energy coming from Harry Kane, Barcelona and Real Madrid ahead of El Clasico, while Liverpool should worry about Virgil van Dijk's form.

Lionel Messi arrived in Oviedo on Thursday to receive an award and was welcomed by hundreds of fans lining the streets to catch a glimpse of the Argentina icon.

Real Madrid coach José Mourinho was keen to point out after his side's win over Leipzig that his team will have 24 hours less rest than Sunday's rivals Barcelona heading into the Clásico.

It's no longer enough to be the best on-field player in order to have a shot at the Ballon d'Or, soccer's top individual prize. You have to make your case in the media, too -- and it takes a lot of work.

'I don't care' - Luis Enrique on PSG being UCL favourites

Barcelona confirm Dani Olmo adductor injury, could miss 1 month

Barcelona captain Raphinha doesn't expect the 4-2 defeat at Paris Saint-Germain that ended an 11-game winning run to affect their preparations for Sunday's Clásico showdown with Real Madrid.

Flick: Rodri is rested for El Clasico

Ronald Araújo is convinced his loan move to Liverpool from Barcelona was what he needed.

Anthony Gordon has offered an honest appraisal of Barcelona's 4-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, saying the European champions had "better moments and more quality."