European soccer weekend review: Atleti are Spain's 'Winter Champions'

Barcelona thumped Clasico rivals Real Madrid to win the Spanish Supercopa, but more than the result, it showed how Hansi Flick's side can bridge the gap in LaLiga while Carlo Ancelotti must fix his star-studded side.

Barcelona's win over Madrid

Barcelona's 5-2 win over Real Madrid in the Spanish Supercopa was a much-needed confidence boost for the team. The win not only showed how Hansi Flick's side can bridge the gap in LaLiga, but also shone a light on what's wrong with Madrid.

United's win over Arsenal

In the English FA Cup, Manchester United advanced over Arsenal on penalties to reach the fourth round. The win was more important for United than the result, as it showed the team is growing into what their manager wants them to do.

Other results

Elsewhere, Milan drew 1-1 at home to Cagliari, Atletico Madrid won 1-0 at Osasuna, Napoli beat Verona 2-0, Inter won 1-0 at Venezia, Chelsea thumped Morecambe 5-0, Bayern Munich won 1-0 at Borussia Moenchengladbach, Tottenham beat Tamworth 3-0, Paris Saint-Germain won 2-1 at Saint Etienne and Juventus drew 1-1 with Torino.

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