After a thrilling round of European action which took the breath away, domestic football takes centre stage at the weekend. Premier League and the FA Cup dominate the headlines in England, while we also have league action in Spain, Germany and Italy.
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Fiorentina offer tantalising glimpse of true potential
Federico Chiesa of Acf Fiorentina celebrates the victory of a match at the end of the Serie A soccer match between ACF Fiorentina and Juventus at Stadio Artemio Franchi in Florence, Italy on January 15,2017 MILAN: Fiorentina’s performance in the 2-1 win over Serie A leaders Juventus on Sunday offered their fans a tantalising glimpse of what they are capable of when they put their minds to it. The Violets outplayed their opponents, exposing weaknesses in Juve’s much-vaunted “BBC” defence of Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini, with a display worthy of title contenders rather than a team stuck in eighth place.
AC Milan win Super Cup after penalty shootout
Players of AC Milan raise trophy after winning the Italian Super Cup final match between Juventus and AC Milan at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar on December 23, 2016. DOHA, Qatar: AC Milan lifted the Italian Super Cup on Friday after winning a penalty shoot-out against holders Juventus.
Juventus 1-1 AC Milan (AET, Pens 3-4): Pasalic punishes Bianconeri misses in shootout
Mario Mandzukic and Paulo Dybala misses proved costly as the resurgent San Siro side lifted their first piece of silverware under Vincenzo Montella Gianluigi Donnarumma saved the decisive penalty from Paulo Dybala as AC Milan won the Supercoppa Italiana 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw after extra time with Juventus in Doha. Mario Pasalic sealed victory for Milan after Donnarumma had spurned Dybala, who also missed a gilt-edged extra-time chance.
Italy defender Bonucci extends Juventus contract
Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci has extended his contract with Serie A champions Juventus until 2021, the club said on Monday . Football Soccer – Germany v Italy – EURO 2016 – Quarter Final – Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France – 2/7/16 Italy’s Leonardo Bonucci misses in the penalty shootout REUTERS/Darren Staples REUTERS: Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci has extended his contract with Serie A champions Juventus until 2021, the club said on Monday .