(Reuters) - Real Madrid have outclassed Manchester United and Barcelona to collect two trophies before the season has begun, and Zinedine Zidane's side show little sign of relenting as they begin their title defence at Deportivo La Coruna on Sunday.
Meanwhile, last year's runners up Barca have been further shaken ahead of their opening game against Real Betis on Sunday by a knee injury to Luis Suarez that has ruled the Uruguayan striker out for four weeks. This piles more misery on the Catalans, who are still reeling from the departure of Neymar.
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