It was another weekend full of talking points around Europe as the Premier League grappled with postponements due to coronavirus cases rising, and the Bundesliga kicked off again behind closed doors. Beyond that, Barcelona wrapped up a dramatic win, Arsenal surged into the top four for Christmas thanks to Gabriel Martinelli and Borussia Dortmund continued to cause themselves problems as they disappeared from the title race in Germany.
Here are Rob Dawson, Derek Rae, Alex Kirkland and James Tyler with what you need to know from around Europe.
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Four talking points
Xavi, Barcelona claim much-needed win
Where would Barca be without their kids?