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Xabi Alonso did return to Anoeta once as the Bayer Leverkusen coach – but, when he brings the league leaders to his old stomping ground later today, there’s BOUND to be plenty of morbo.

Let me explain what I mean by that term, because I think it’s a good summary of this weekend’s action. With Thiago returning to mend fraying relationships at Barça, a paperwork error nearly preventing the return of a Basque legend, and a heroic captain making a remarkable recovery from illness, there are PLENTY of storylines to discuss.

Here are the talking points – they’re free today, but won’t always be! If you enjoy this analysis, consider becoming a Socio…. stay tuned!

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