Arsenal have received a massive boost ahead of the festive period with the news that William Saliba has officially returned to first-team training. The French international, who has been sidelined since the World Cup, is now back in the fold as the Gunners look to maintain their position at the summit of the Premier League table.
The road to Madrid has begun with the league phase well under way - but which teams are currently looking in the best shape to go on and lift the European Cup?
Barcelona recovered from a nightmare start to beat Slavia Prague 4-2 in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Fermin Lopez scored twice in the first half, while Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski were also on target for Hansi Flick's side to keep their hopes of a top-eight finish - and automatic qualification to the knockout stages of the tournament - alive going into the final round of group fixtures.