Troy Parrott delivered a stunning blow to former boss Jose Mourinho, according to Sky Sports' Euro Debrief column, as Real Madrid slipped off top spot in LaLiga while Barcelona seized the initiative with an impressive display.
Adam Bate's roundup highlights how Parrott's involvement came back to haunt Mourinho, contributing to a shift in the title picture, with Kylian Mbappe also proving costly for Real Madrid in a separate incident referenced in the piece.
Meanwhile, Barcelona took full advantage of Madrid's stumble, showcasing the kind of form that has allowed them to move ahead in the early-season standings. The column, part of Sky Sports' regular feature covering major European leagues, frames these results as significant early markers in the race for the Spanish title.
Full specifics on the matches and Mbappe's costly moment are detailed in Sky Sports' original report, which continues to track the biggest storylines from across the continent as the season develops.