Barça-Madrid Clasico could be played between 1pm and 5pm on a Wednesday | Sport
If the kick-off time is confirmed, it would avoid the Clasico clashing with Copa del Rey games. It would also mean a ‘primetime’ kick off for Asian countries, a growing market for La Liga.
Barcelona board support boss Ernesto Valverde | Football Espana
Ernesto Valverde retains the support of the board at Barcelona but there are concerns over the level of recent performances. The Blaugrana were hugely disappointing in the scoreless draw against Slavia Prague at the Camp Nou on Tuesday, which means their hopes of progressing from a tough group are no longer guaranteed.