As domestic football nears completion of its second full month of the 2016-17 season, James Horncastle reviews the campaign so far on the continent.
The Good
Atletico Madrid | 1st, La Liga
After Atletico Madrid lost two Champions League finals in three years and shortened his contract, it was fair to wonder if manager Diego Simeone had taken this team as far as he could and whether he could still motivate them. Atleti, however, seem to be going forward, not backward. Their style remains the same, but they are now more expansive, making more passes and attempting more shots.