Sevilla cut into Real Madrid's lead of La Liga after winning at Cadiz 1-0 on Monday, while Oihan Sancet scored a hat-trick for Athletic Bilbao.
Juventus ended the year on a positive note by beating relegation-threatened Cagliari 2-0 in Serie A, while Barcelona were held to a 1-1 draw at 10-man Sevilla in La Liga.
A stunning late goal from 19-year-old substitute Nico gave Barcelona three precious points as they beat Elche 3-2 at the Nou Camp in La Liga on Saturday.
A re-draw for the Champions League last 16 has pitted Manchester United against Atletico Madrid after they had initially been drawn to face Paris Saint-Germain.
UEFA will conduct a new Champions League last-16 draw after a mistake involving Atletico Madrid, Liverpool and Manchester United.
Memphis Depay and Philippe Coutinho scored late on at Villarreal as Barcelona won 3-1 to finally end their winless streak away from home under new coach Xavi.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho scored as Man Utd won 2-0 at Villarreal in Michael Carrick's first game as interim boss to progress to the Champions League last 16.
Team news and stats ahead of Villarreal vs Man Utd in the Champions League group stage on Tuesday; kick-off 5.45pm.
Unai Emery has released a statement to say he will not be leaving Villarreal to become Newcastle manager, despite holding talks with the club.
Unai Emery remains Newcastle's No 1 choice for their managerial vacancy, but it is thought the Villarreal boss has reservations about joining the club.
Bayern Munich hit Benfica with four late goals to seal an emphatic win in Portugal, plus the rest of the action from Wednesday's Champions league games.
Serge Aurier says he would never have signed for Arsenal because he has "too much respect" for his former club Tottenham.
Lionel Messi, Jorginho and N'Golo Kante have been named on the 30-man shortlist for the men's 2021 Ballon d'Or award.
Former Tottenham defender Serge Aurier has joined Villarreal on an initial one-year deal.
Former Tottenham defender Serge Aurier is set to sign for Villarreal.
Cristiano Ronaldo snatched a dramatic late victory for Man Utd, beating Villarreal 2-1 on his record-breaking 178th Champions League appearance.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has described Champions League nights at Old Trafford as "magic" after Cristiano Ronaldo's late winner against Villarreal.
Team news and stats ahead of Man Utd vs Villarreal in the Champions League group stage on Wednesday; kick-off 8pm.
Robert Lewandowski scored twice as Bayern Munich opened Group E with an impressive 3-0 win in Barcelona, while Juventus won their first game post-Cristiano Ronaldo.
Pep Guardiola will be reunited with Lionel Messi after Manchester City were drawn to play Paris Saint-Germain in this season's group stage.
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