REAL MADRID

The Catalans made quick work of Villarreal.

Real Madrid surged into the top of the Spanish La Liga after thrashing Real Zaragoza in their first league game of the season, with Cristiano Ronaldo bagging a hat-trick.

The Gunners should have at least one new player this week.

One last push remains for Arsenal before the transfer deadline.

Arsenal are running out of time with the August 31 deadline looming.

It'll be an interesting night of European football as the continents two champions from last season - Barcelona and FC Porto - take on each other in the UEFA Super Cup.

Widespread reports have stated that Arsenal had an offer rejected for Bolton defender Gary Cahill as their bid only came within one-third of his valuation.

Arsene Wenger makes another push before the deadline

Arsenal are busily pursuing the likes of Eden Hazard and Bastian Schweinsteiger, according to reports, as the transfer window closes in a mere eight days.

With just eight days to go before the transfer window closes, Arsenal are busy in pursuit of big-name stars across Europe, if reports are to be trusted.

Arsene Wenger appears to be stepping up interest in key transfer targets.

Arsenal are preparing a bid to sign Brazil and Real Madrid playmaker Kaka on loan.

New names emerge for the Gunners.

Arsene Wenger could consider walking out of Arsenal if he loses the fans and Samir Nasri, who is on the verge of a move to Manchester City had reportedly told his friends that he prefers Man United.

Chelsea manager Roman Abramovich is set to splash cash to the tune of £60 million for Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric and Valencia winger Juan Mata, according to a report in The Daily Mail.

Barcelona secured the Super Cup with a 3-2 win, 5-4 on aggregate, over Real Madrid, after Lionel Messi capped a wonderful display with a late winner.

Wenger is short on players for the match with Liverpool

Jose Mourinho is seen on camera pulling on Barcelona's assistant coach Tito Vilanova's ear.

A look at the high-profile match.

A look at the anticipated match between Barcelona and Real Madrid

After a scintillating first leg, Real Madrid and Barcelona will fight out the second leg at the Camp Nou in a bid to claim the Spanish Super Cup.