Today's front-page headlines from Marca, AS and Mundo Deportivo…
Today belongs to Bale
Madrid against the Welshman’s exes without CR7 or Benzema
Benitez: “Gareth is a great player and I’m sure he will have a good season”
Possible debut for Marco Asensio for Los Blancos
Barca limp in defence
They concede on average two goals in pre-season
They are the second-worst team of the summer
Shanghai-Atletico
Bet on goals
Oliver, Griezmann and Torres, an attacking trio in a China friendly
Pim, pam, Pep [Pim, pam, pum is a Spanish expression meaning something is easily done]
The German Press is ready for the meteorology of Guardiola
The time of Bale
Cristiano and Benzema, unexpectedly out after three days’ rest
Marco Asensio and Borja Mayoral already at the disposal of Benitez
With Torres and Griezmann in attack
Simeone plays from the start with the pair that will delight in China
Guardiola set on edge with the German Press who criticises his work
Luis Enrique makes them firmer
He accused the team of defensive mistakes and a lack of bite
Blaugrana market
The Barca technical directors still have four cases on the agenda
Adriano
His agent arrives today to negotiate with Barca his desire to leave for Roma
Pedro
The cost of Di Maria will open doors for him to United
Gerson
Has an offer from Roma and Barca have to evaluate it
Mascherano
Juve want him but ‘the Little Boss’ will keep on being faithful to Barcelona
The trident will return for the Gamper
Messi, Neymar and Suarez will be at Camp Nou tomorrow
Adama ‘tours’ England with the permission of the club
CR7 ‘gets injured’ at Mendes’ wedding
Not playing today against Tottenham [6.15pm local time] with supposed lumbago and Karim Benzema doesn’t travel either
