Champions League: Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo chase Raul's all-time scoring record

The main focus on the continent on Tuesday is on the return of the Champions League, with Barcelona and Real Madrid unsurprisingly capturing the headlines in Spain.

Lionel Messi is emblazoned across the front page of Mundo Deportivo as he goes in search of Raul's all-time Champions League scoring record as Barca face APOEL Nicosia.

 The Argentinian has scored 67 goals in Europe's premier competition - one fewer than Cristiano Ronaldo and three fewer than Raul.

Sport leads with the story that Barca boss Luis Enrique has described Ivan Rakitic as the a perfect 'No 10' who can inspire the Catalans to glory this season.

In Marca, however, the focus is on Real Madrid as they aim to defend their Champions League crown.

According to the newspaper they face a 'triple test' of aiming to become the first side to retain the trophy in the Champions League era, to correct their poor start to the season with a victory over Basle and to convert the booing of Iker Casillas into an ovation.

AS, meanwhile, have Ronaldo as their top story with the forward 'pulling the wagon' at the Bernabeu. His 17 goals last season gives the holders hope they can recover from their current slump.