Raphael Varane and Karim Benzema grabbed the goals as Real Madrid saw off Espanyol at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Josep Maria Bartomeu has no doubt Lionel Messi will end his career with Barcelona but added: "I worry about the day Messi goes."
Diego Simeone reflected on another scoreless outing for Atletico Madrid, who have only netted 16 goals in as many LaLiga games this season.
Ernesto Valverde said "we will see what happens" when asked about the future of Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal.
Villarreal held Atletico Madrid to a 0-0 draw in a contest that was entertaining, but not a great exhibition of clinical finishing.
Lionel Messi hinted he had started to think about retirement earlier this week, but Ernesto Valverde sees no reason to worry.
Wales may prevent Gareth Bale from playing golf during Euro 2020, but Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane will not follow suit.
Manchester United are reportedly preparing to make another move for Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen in January.
Roberto Martinez likened Eden Hazard to NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan.
Luis Suarez backed Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi to "continue for a long while yet".