Vardy resurfaces, Ramos rescues Real (again), more headliners Around Europe

There were hat trick heroes, important results and much more around Europe as some of the major leagues head toward a winter break.

With one week to go ahead of the winter break for many of Europe’s top leagues, these are tense times around the continent, and as always there were some dramatic moments over the weekend.

In the Premier League, reigning champion Leicester City stunned Manchester City led by a resurgent Jamie Vardy, while Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos was up to his old habits with another important late goal. Struggling German club Hamburg is hoping a change at the top will herald a change of fortunes on the pitch, while PSG dropped two points at home to title rival Nice. In Italy, Juventus beat local rival Turin ahead of next week’s showdown against Roma. 

Of course, the matches this weekend were overshadowed by the shocking explosions and scenes of terror outside of Besiktas's stadium in Istanbul, where 38 have been pronounced dead and another 155 wounded. The football world will send best wishes to all of those affected.

Here is a look at the latest Around Europe: