Catalans will have to cope without their inspirational captain Andres Iniesta, the man who has pedigree when it comes to beating the Blues.
Zidane is currently in charge of Real's B team Castilla, and has for some time been linked with the manager's post.
Bale began Real's 3-1 win at Leganes on Wednesday on the bench, just as he had done against Real Sociedad and in their Champions League last-16 first leg against Paris St Germain.
David Beckham earned the plaudits of his team mates, Fabio Capello and the Spanish media after he marked his return with a goal that helped Real Madrid to a 2-1 comeback victory at Real Sociedad on Saturday.
Inter Milan have completed the signing of Brazil centre back Miranda from Atletico Madrid as they look to shore up a defence that struggled during a disappointing 2014-15 season.
The Spanish champions' new coach Bernd Schuster said the Argentine striker will be joining the club soon.
Zambrotta, 29, has agreed a four-year contract while 34-year-old Thuram has negotiated a two-year deal with the Spanish club.
A Ronaldinho at peak fitness is impossible to stop as seen last year, the Brazil coach added further.
Roger Federer faces a possible showdown with world number two Rafael Nadal in the Spaniard's own backyard after agreeing to play in this month's Madrid Masters.
A former president of Guatemala's football federation pleaded guilty on Friday to charges he received bribes to award lucrative media and marketing rights for football matches, the latest development in the US corruption investigation into world football's governing body FIFA.
Barcelona have joined captain Andres Iniesta in calling for dialogue between the Spanish government and leaders in Catalonia to resolve the crisis between the central government and its richest region following Sunday's disputed referendum.
AC Milan has made a 4 million-pound offer offer for the Brazilian striker.
The Dutch striker will join Real Madrid from Manchester United on a three-year contract, the Primera Liga club said.
Juventus keeper Gianluigi Buffon is expected to favour a move to AC Milan rather than Arsenal.
Madrid-based daily Marca added that the group of supporters were also heckling ex-River player Mascherano, criticising him for "forgetting" his roots
Cristiano Ronaldo has been involved in a new row with Real Madrid coach Rafa Benitez, according to reports in the Spanish media. The reports claim that the Portuguese striker was left fuming and walked out of the room after he was asked by Benitez to undergo a biometric analysis in order to improve his free-kick scoring rate.
Real Madrid's Brazilian striker Ronaldo has said he cannot win in the continuing debate about whether he is overweight or not.
Rafael Nadal said he had seen no evidence to back up Andy Murray's claims that corruption was rife in tennis.
Atletico should have plenty of money available after talismanic striker Antoine Griezmann said last month he is to leave the club.
United are 16th in the standings with a game in hand heading into the international break.
Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon said the design work has been done with cars painted white and carrying the club's crest.
McLaren's Fernando Alonso has been cleared to travel to Malaysia.
Spain goalkeeper David De Gea is in line to start their Euro 2016 opener against the Czech Republic on Monday despite being involved in an off-field controversy, coach Vicente del Bosque said on Sunday. The final decision, though, would be made on Monday.
Barcelona are convinced Brazil captain Neymar will commit his long-term future to the Nou Camp as protracted negotiations between the Spanish champions and the striker continue over an extension to his current deal, which expires in June 2018.
The 21-year-old is the latest youngster to join Atletico who have also brought in Argentine forward Luciano Vietto from Villarreal since the end of last season.
Spanish media reported that Real Madrid have bid 15 million euros for the Manchester United striker.
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Barcelona reached an agreement to sign Iceland striker Eidur Gudjohnsen on a four-year deal from Chelsea.
The Formula One world champion will carry the club's crest on his car if presidential candidate Juan Palacios is elected president.
Spain beat African champions Egypt 2-0 in a World Cup warm-up
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is likely to miss both legs of the Champions League semi-final because of a thigh muscle tear.
Real Madrid paid homage to Cristiano Ronaldo as their outright leading scorer on Friday even though the official statistics show he has yet to overhaul former Spain striker Raul.
Italy striker Antonio Cassano is joining Real Madrid on a four and a half-year deal from Serie A club AS Roma.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale will return to action for Real Madrid's La Liga game with Villarreal on Wednesday, coach Zinedine Zidane said.
Spanish newspapers said Real were already in negotiations with Newcastle United over the defender.
Real Madrid's Jonathan Woodgate has confirmed he will play on loan in England, but the team hasn't been confirmed.
The Portuguese midfielder has agreed to sign a two-year deal with Inter Milan, Spanish media reported.
Spain is to introduce an anti-doping code to improve detection procedures, speed up the implementation of sanctions and clamp down on the trading of banned substances.
The coach of Brazilian champions Santos might take over as the third new coach of Real Madrid this season, Spanish media reports said.
The Argentine midfielder agreed a three-year contract with the Serie A side.
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