Zidane deals with Real Madrid 'crisis'; Spurs prove title point in weekend highlights

Real Madrid was held to another draw, while Tottenham handed Manchester City its first loss and Nice got the full Mario Balotelli experience in the weekend highlights around Europe.

Ben Lyttleton | Oct 3, 2016

Zidane deals with Real Madrid 'crisis'; Spurs prove title point in weekend highlights /

It was another weekend of huge drama and surprise results across Europe, as some of the biggest clubs suffered defeats and slip-ups. Tottenham ended Manchester City’s 100% winning record in the Premier League and now needs to be considered a credible title challenger.

In Spain, Barcelona lost at Celta Vigo, while Real Madrid stumbled again, drawing a fourth match in a row to increase pressure on coach Zinedine Zidane.

The goal-scoring, red-carded Mario Balotelli was up to his old tricks at Nice, while RB Leipzig’s rise under Ralf Rangnick continues in the Bundesliga. In Italy, a youthful AC Milan may be on the rise after a dramatic first goal from a Milanese teenager.

Here is what caught our eye Around Europe this week:

Published Oct 3, 2016

BEN LYTTLETON

A journalist, broadcaster and consultant, Ben Lyttleton also wrote the book on PKs with his “Twelve Yards: The Art and Psychology of the Penalty Kick.”