Kubo made the move to Real Sociedad from Real Madrid in 2022, and he has represented his current side on 129 occasions in all competitions, scoring 23 goals and registering 18 assists in the process.

Some of the West's most ambitious teams are currently hamstrung by salary cap restrictions, and desperately need to find a way out.

There is much to discuss, so let’s get to it. Here are some quick hitters on the match: As always, let’s begin with the ...