Premier League action returns after a two-week international break.
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has no regrets over failing to add to his squad in the close season.
Eric Dier scored the only goal of the match as Tottenham Hotspur stuttered past bottom-placed Cardiff City.
Barcelona went on to beat Tottenham 4-2 in an away match.
Tottenham Hotspur have lost both of their group matches after a 1-2 defeat at Inter Milan in their Champions League opener.
Harry Kane and Lionel Messi will be the leading men at Wembley on Wednesday when Tottenham Hotspur host Barcelona in a crucial Champions League clash.
A loss against Lionel Messi and company at Wembley would leave Tottenham facing a tough task qualifying for the knockout stages in their remaining four games.
Lionel Messi returns to Wembley to face Tottenham on Wednesday with happy memories but all of this weighing on his shoulders.
Tottenham had hoped to open their redeveloped stadium this season, but safety issues have severely delayed the project.
Harry Kane ended a five-game goalless run for club and country when he put his side ahead from the penalty spot in a 2-1 win at Brighton.
Hugo Lloris last week received a 20-month driving ban and a 50,000 pounds (USD 66,000) fine in relation to the incident in central London.
Mauro Icardi hammered home a magnificent volley in the 86th minute to draw Inter level while Matias Vecino scored a dramatic injury-time winner.
Liverpool extended their perfect start to the season as goals from Georginio Wijnaldum and Roberto Firmino ensured the Premier League leaders punished woeful Tottenham with a 2-1 win.
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Harry Kane and Mohamed Salah have the perfect stage to end their unexpected slumps when the superstar strikers go head to head at Wembley on Saturday.
Son Heung-min said he learned many things from the tournament and that will make him become a better player.
Nearly every able-bodied South Korean male is required to perform 21 months of military service before the age of 28, although the government rewards Asian Games gold medals and Olympic medals of any colour with an exemption.
Jose Mourinho is under pressure following consecutive Premier League defeats to Brighton and Tottenham, with speculation mounting about his future at the club.