Real Madrid came back from behind to beat Espanyol 3-1 in La Liga on Saturday. Barcelona edged Athletic Club Bilbao 1-0 on Sunday night. The Catalans have a nine point lead ahead of their bitter rivals going into this weekend’s El Classico.
Take a look at SoccerMag’s best 11 performers from matchday 27 of the Premier League.
Raphinha’s strike earned Barcelona an agonising 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday to restore their nine-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of La Liga.
On Sunday in matchweek 27 of the Premier League, league leaders Arsenal scored three first half goals to beat Fulham 3-0. Manchester United were held to a goalless draw by bottom placed Southampton and lost Casemiro to a red card in the process.
South African forward, Lyle Foster scored his first goal for EFL Championship leaders Burnley on Saturday. The Clarets went on to beat Wigan Athletic 3-0.
Arsenal powered five points clear at the top of the Premier League with a stylish 3-0 win at Fulham, while Casemiro was sent off as Manchester United were held to a 0-0 draw by Southampton on Sunday.
Leeds and South African legend, Lucas Radebe was welcomed back to Elland Road by a standing ovation before Leeds’ match with Brighton. Radebe made 201 league appearances for the English club.
On Saturday of Matchweek 27 in the Premier League, Chelsea secured a 3-1 away win against Leciester City. After putting seven past Man United, Liverpool were beaten 1-0 away at Bournemouth.
Mamelodi Sundowns destroyed Egyptian giants, Al Ahly 5-2 in the Round of 16 of the CAF Champions League. The DStv Premiership champions booked their place in the quarter finals.
South African club Mamelodi Sundowns became the second qualifiers for the CAF Champions League quarter-finals after hammering mighty Egyptian visitors Al Ahly 5-2 in Pretoria on Saturday.