Overview
- Barcelona fell 2-1 to PSG at Montjuïc on a 90th‑minute Gonçalo Ramos strike, and Hansi Flick said the side must improve its defensive organization.
- The league leaders head to Sevilla in round eight after recent 3-1 and 2-1 domestic wins that also underscored goals conceded.
- Spain named its roster for World Cup qualifying against Georgia and Bulgaria without Dani Carvajal, Nico Williams or Álvaro Morata, while Lamine Yamal returns from injury.
- Algeria announced a 26-man squad featuring Granada goalkeeper Luka Zidane and three first-time defenders, with Vladimir Petkovic emphasizing victory over Somalia to push toward 2026 qualification.
- The UAE unveiled a 31-player training camp list that includes six newcomers as preparation continues for Asian playoff matches against Oman and Qatar.