AFC Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks looked set to be shown a red card when the referee was sent to the pitchside monitor to review possible violent conduct on Chelsea's Marc Cucurella.
Barcelona's success was a confidence boost and shone a light on Madrid's issues. Plus: Man United's performance meant more than their win, while Bayern won despite being wasteful.
Carlo Ancelotti has refused to enter into "a debate" with critics over why Real Madrid crashed to a 5-2 defeat to Barcelona in Sunday's Spanish Supercopa final.
Finances are stretched and clubs watch every penny now. Deflation is hitting the transfer market, and it's why you won't see a massive deal anytime soon.
Swedish football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, the first foreigner to lead the England national team, died with debts of over £3.8 million ($4.64 million) following years of financial mismanagement.
Against all odds and countless financial challenges, Joan Laporta is still standing, smiling, as Barcelona's club president. Underestimate him, and the club, at your peril.