Real Madrid triumphed in the Clasico, Robert Lewandowski kept up his stunning form and Ajax recorded the biggest victory in the history of the Dutch top flight. AFP Sport rounds up some of the main talking points from the weekend's action across the continent: - Real take Clasico honours - Rarely in recent years have both Barcelona and Real Madrid come into a Clasico at such a low ebb, but it was Zinedine Zidane's team who emerged from their own mini-crisis with a fine 3-1 win at an empty Camp Nou.

Madrid's Clasico, Lewandowski, record-breaking Ajax: European football talking points

Real Madrid and Barcelona will each head into the Clasico next weekend on the back of a defeat after La Liga's two title favourites were punished for slack performances on Saturday.

Barcelona, Real Madrid both lose ahead of Clasico

Barcelona must weigh up the decision whether to rest Lionel Messi for Saturday's trip to Getafe ahead of a congested run of fixtures, while Real Madrid are still waiting on the return of Eden Hazard from injury.

Barca ponder Messi rest as Madrid continue to wait on Hazard

Real Madrid missed the creativity of the injured Eden Hazard as only a fortuitous goal from substitute Vinicius Junior earned them a 1-0 victory over Real Valladolid in La Liga on Wednesday.

Madrid miss Hazard as Vinicius sneaks win over Valladolid

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said on Tuesday Belgium's Eden Hazard is set to return to play after missing the opening two games of the La Liga season with an ankle problem.

Eden Hazard 'ready' for Madrid return, says Zinedine Zidane

Sergio Ramos scored a late penalty as Real Madrid came from behind to scrape a 3-2 win against 10-man Real Betis, their first La Liga victory of the season. Betis were ahead at half-time after two goals in two minutes from Aissa Mandi and William Carvalho overturned Fede Valverde's opener for the reigning champions.

Ramos penalty snatches win for Real Madrid over Betis

Gareth Bale has returned to Tottenham Hotspurs after a seven-year stint with Real Madrid. However, the Welsh star has no regrets leaving the Spanish giants. Also read: 'Disgraceful': Gareth Bale's agent lashes out at Real Madrid fans "I don't have any regrets, no," Bale, 31, told Sky Sports.

'I don't have any regrets', Gareth Bale on leaving Real Madrid for Spurs

Gareth Bale's agent has lashed out on Real Madrid fans for their treatment towards the Wales attacker's agent. He said their treatment was "disgraceful". Also read: 'Bale is back': Gareth Bale returns to Tottenham Hotspurs after 7 years Bale returned to Tottenham Hotspurs after spending seven years in Real Madrid.

'Disgraceful': Gareth Bale's agent lashes out at Real Madrid fans

Everton completed the signing of James Rodriguez from Real Madrid on Monday, reuniting the Colombian playmaker with manager Carlo Ancelotti for a third time. The Premier League club are reported to have paid £22 million ($29 million) for the 29-year-old, who was top scorer at the 2014 World Cup.

Everton sign James Rodriguez from Real Madrid

Over the years, Lionel Messi has troubled Real Madrid a lot while playing for Barcelona but with things developing quick, the six-time Ballon d’Or winner may not be seen playing for Blaugrana in the future.

Should Lionel Messi leave Barcelona? Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos opines

The organisers of Spanish football league La Liga have announced the schedule for the 2020-21 season as the defending champions Real Madrid will witness a delayed start to their title defence.

From El Clasicos to Madrid Derbies: La Liga schedule announced!

Ahead of the much-awaited UEFA Champions League match against Manchester City, Real Madrid on Tuesday said that forward Mariano Diaz has tested positive for COVID-19 while casting doubts on his participation in their UCL match at the Etihad Stadium next week.

Real Madrid forward tests positive for COVID-19, doubtful for Man City clash

Real Madrid's much-talked striker Gareth Bale has been the talking point on Social Media for his awkwardness during the club's cup celebrations. Real Madrid just secured a 34th La Liga victory after beating Villarreal on Thursday.

Netizens troll 'awkward' Gareth Bale during Real Madrid's cup celebrations

Few expected Zinedine Zidane to leave Real Madrid and even fewer expected him to come back as coach. And yet almost 500 days later, he has won the La Liga title, without fuss, without even the improvements he was promised.

Zidane silences the doubters by bringing Real Madrid back to life

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez described Zinedine Zidane as a "blessing from heaven" after he delivered the club their 34th La Liga title on Thursday. Perez also said he believes Sergio Ramos will end his career at Madrid, despite uncertainty over the 34-year-old's future, with his contract due to expire next year.

Zidane a 'blessing from heaven', says Real president Perez

Real Madrid were crowned La Liga champions for the 34th time on Thursday after Karim Benzema scored twice in a 2-1 victory over Villarreal which clinched the title with one game to spare.

Real Madrid clinch 34th La Liga title with game to spare

Real Madrid are just one game away to seal the deal and win the La Liga. But their coach, Zinedine Zidane has urged his players to focus as the league has not been won yet.

Zinedine Zidane's Real Madrid are a match away from clinching the La Liga title

Real Madrid endured their toughest test at Granada on Monday since La Liga restarted but showed real determination to grind out a 2-1 win and record their ninth consecutive victory as they moved within touching distance of reclaiming the title.

Real Madrid dig deep to beat Granada and move closer to title

Real Madrid's Achraf Hakimi is set to join Inter Milan after spending nearly two years on loan at Borussia Dortmund, as per newspapers AS and Marca said on Tuesday.

Real Madrid's Achraf Hakimi joins Inter Milan on a 50 million euro deal

Barcelona has regained the top spot in the La Liga table after Ivan Rakitic's crucial goal helped the Catalonia giants edge past Athletic Bilbao. Messi failed to score his 700th career goal for country and club but he did provided 250th career assist to ensure victory to Barcelona.

La Liga: Lionel Messi's 250th assist helps Barcelona edge past Athletic Bilbao

Gerard Pique said La Liga's title race is Real Madrid's to lose after Barcelona were held to a goalless draw against Sevilla on Friday. Barca's first slip-up since returning from the three-month hiatus hands Madrid the chance to regain top spot this weekend.

Gerard Pique pessimistic over Barcelona title bid after Sevilla draw

Karim Benzema's volley could well be La Liga's goal of the season and Marco Asensio's was his first touch in over a year as Real Madrid stormed past Valencia 3-0 on Thursday.

Benzema and Asensio volleys fire Madrid to Valencia victory

Real Madrid has resumed their La Liga title race with a 3-1 win over Eibar. Real Madrid's victory has reduced the gap behind league leaders Barcelona back to two points after the Catalans thrashed Real Mallorca 4-0 on Saturday.

La Liga: Real Madrid resume its title bid after 3-1 win over Eibar

Barcelona and Real Madrid resume one of the tightest title races in recent memory when La Liga kicks back into action this week in empty stadiums, after a three-month pause due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Barcelona and Real Madrid renew close-run title race

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