Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has a lingering hamstring injury. He could return for next week's Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal vs. Monterrey.
Xabi Alonso, who was seen by many as Liverpool's top target to replace Jurgen Klopp as their manager, said on Friday he is staying at Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen next season.Alonso had been linked with moves to Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, all clubs where he spent time as a player, having done a stunning job at runaway Bundesliga leaders Leverkusen.
La Liga leaders Real Madrid host Athletic Bilbao on Sunday as the Spanish top flight ramps up for an exciting end to the season.Girona host Real Betis, seventh, on Sunday before visiting Atletico Madrid.
Real Madrid star nets last-gap leveller in draw with Belgium