European roundup: Giroud sends Milan top as Barcelona’s Depay grabs late win

  • Atlético Madrid win 3-1 at Real Betis
  • Alvaro Morata’s goal enough for Juve against Spezia

Barcelona fought back to earn a 2-1 win in a frantically entertaining match at Elche as a late penalty from Memphis Depay ensured they continued their revival after a difficult start to the season.

Having fallen as low as ninth back in November, when their coach Ronald Koeman was fired, Xavi Hernández’s revitalised Barca have climbed into La Liga’s top three with 48 points, leapfrogging Betis in third place.

Continue reading…Atlético Madrid win 3-1 at Real BetisAlvaro Morata’s goal enough for Juve against SpeziaBarcelona fought back to earn a 2-1 win in a frantically entertaining match at Elche as a late penalty from Memphis Depay ensured they continued their revival after a difficult start to the season.Having fallen as low as ninth back in November, when their coach Ronald Koeman was fired, Xavi Hernández’s revitalised Barca have climbed into La Liga’s top three with 48 points, leapfrogging Betis in third place. Continue reading…