The return of club football welcomes a big weekend as PSG, Bayern, Atletico Madrid and Man City all defend their position at the top of the table against one of their nearest rivals. 

We also discuss the impact of Robert Lewandowski's injury and the future of Spanish football as a number of clubs have a chance to exploit the weakness of Barcelona and Real Madrid and the arrival of a new global TV rights deal. 

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