International Football : Barcelona earns a hard fought 1-0 win over Alaves while Elche holds Real Madrid to a stunning 2-2 draw

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Xtra Time Web Desk : It was a stunning night of football in Europe as heavyweights across the continent clashed with each other to offer fans some scintillating matches.

While in La Liga FC Barcelona on one hand returned to winning ways against Alaves with a last ditch 1-0 victory after their disappointing Copa Del Rey defeat in mid week, their rivals & league leaders Real Madrid on the other hand were stunned by Elche as the Los Blancos in spite of being heavy favourites in the class, were held to an exciting 2-2 draw by the minnows.

After being behind in the match till the 82nd minute, it was a Luka Modric penalty and a last ditch added time goal from Lucas Vazquez that saved the day for the home side Real Madrid, helping them to clinch a point from the match.

While in Ligue 1 PSG thrashed Reims by a margin of 4-0 in what was Lionel Messi’s come back match after being tested COVID-19 positive. Apart from the Ballon d’Or winner Messi registering an assist in his come back clash, Paris’ new signing Sergio Ramos notched up the headlines on Sunday as he scored his first goal for his new club. The French giants with this win have now sealed an eleven point lead in the league over second placed Nice.