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Barcelona bounced back from their recent slump in emphatic fashion, thrashing Deportivo Alaves 6-1 at the Spotify Camp Nou to reclaim top spot in La Liga thanks to masterclasses from Raphinha and Lamine Yamal.

The Premier League was rocked as Brighton shocked Manchester City 1-0 and Chelsea cruised past Manchester United 2-0. Meanwhile, Barcelona thrashed Alaves 4-0 in a first-half blitz as Atletico Madrid claimed top spot.

Atletico Madrid marched to the top of La Liga after securing a clinical 2-0 away victory over Levante, with Alex Grimaldo and Giuliano Simeone on target to extend their sensational winning streak to seven matches.

French police launch an investigation into a Ballon d'Or leak scandal, while Aston Villa threaten legal action against Jamie Carragher. Elsewhere, Diego Simeone closes in on a historic La Liga record and Chelsea make a firm decision on wonderkid Estevao Willian.

Arsenal have suffered a major injury blow ahead of their crucial clash with Liverpool, while Tottenham receive a fitness boost with James Maddison's return. Elsewhere, Thibaut Courtois has committed his future to Real Madrid until 2028 as Barcelona open talks with Liverpool over Ronald Araujo.

Flying high with an 80% win rate, Real Madrid travel to El Sardinero to face a leaky Santander side that has already conceded 26 goals. Despite Vinicius Junior missing out through suspension, the sheer class of Los Blancos should be more than enough to secure all three points.

After recent setbacks on the big stage, Barcelona are desperate to get back to winning ways. Hosting Alaves at the Spotify Camp Nou offers Hansi Flick's side the perfect opportunity to patch up their defensive leaks and unleash their devastating frontline.

Atletico Madrid arrive in fine form, but a trip to Levante's Ciutat de Valencia is never straightforward. With an injury-hit defence for the visitors and the hosts' expansive attacking style, this clash promises plenty of drama.

Real Madrid are set for a historic ownership restructure, while Martin Odegaard paves the way for a Bayern Munich move as Barcelona and Atletico Madrid battle for a Manchester United defensive rock.

Pep Guardiola is set to rest five key Manchester City stars ahead of their Premier League clash with Brighton. Meanwhile, Real Madrid have triggered Jacobo Ramon's buy-back clause, and Atletico Madrid target a sensational January swoop for Victor Osimhen.