Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar combined to devastating effect as Barcelona swatted Celtic aside 7-0 at the Nou Camp to lay down a marker in Champions League Group C on Tuesday.
Monaco's firepower was far too hot to handle for Olympique de Marseille as the Principality side moved top of the French Ligue 1 standings with a 4-0 home win on Saturday.
Spain started their World Cup qualifying campaign with a crushing 8-0 win over Liechtenstein, laying down a marker in Group G with a ruthless second-half display on Monday.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday.
Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday.
Lopetegui blends youth and experience in Spain World Cup squad
A round of Wednesday night's Champions League group stage matches.
A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday.
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Barcelona forward Lionel Messi equalled the Champions League scoring record of 71 goals when he struck for the second time in the 76th minute of Wednesday's Group F match at Ajax Amsterdam.
Photos from the Champions League matches played across Europe on Tuesday
A round-up of the World Cup qualifying matches played on Friday.