Happy Friday, everybody! The weekend is here and we are approaching the midway point of the January transfer window and the third round of the FA Cup in England. We already have our first instalment of El Clasico lined up in the Supercopa de Espana while the Bundesliga in Germany is also returning after its winter hibernation.

Karim Benzema paid his former club a visit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The Ballon d'Or winner was all smiles as he reunited with Carlo Ancelotti, Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, Thibaut Courtois and more. He also greeted the next generation of Real Madrid players, including Jude Bellingham and Endrick.