The Spanish top-flight football along with Italian Serie A returned to action after the customary winter break. Real Madrid's victory and Barcelona dropping points against Espanyol in the Catalonian derby has ensured the two rivals are back level on points. FA Cup 3rd round games were played over the weekend in England, and all the EPL sides barring Aston Villa and Brighton remain in the tournament. Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will have to replays for progress to the next round as their struggles continue on the pitch. Defending champions Manchester City along with Liverpool ensured smooth passage to the 4th round. Here's a look at the top 5 goals of the week from Europe. Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s Statue in His Hometown Malmo Vandalised Again! View Pic.

Raphael Varane vs Getafe – French defender Raphael Varane showed great leap and athleticism to meet a cross from Toni Kroos, scoring a textbook header in the process. The goal was enough to calm the nerves of the travelling Madrid fan as it doubled their lead. Cristiano Ronaldo Flaunts Rolex GMT-Master Ice, Half a Million Dollar Luxury Watch! View Pic.

Luis Suarez vs Espanyol – Barcelona were trailing against Espanyol when Jordi Alba and Luis Suarez produced one of the moments of the game. The former's inch-perfect curling ball beat two Espanyol defenders and found Suarez who finished it off brilliantly at the near post. La Liga 2019–20 Result: Barcelona Stunned As Espanyol Hold Spanish Champions to a 2–2 Draw.

Sergio Aguero vs Port Vale – One of the team goals from the FA Cup 3rd round as Ilkay Gundogan's inch-perfect diagonal was expertly put in the path of Sergio Aguero by a stretching Phil Foden. The Argentine striker then finished from the narrowest of angles at the far post to give City the lead back against Port Vale.

Harry Arter vs Aston Villa – Championship side Fulham shocked EPL team Aston Villa courtesy a long-range belter from Harry Arter that is capable of winning any game. The striker dipped and swerved to leave the Villa keeper with no chance in goal.

Curtis Jones vs Liverpool – Liverpool fielded a young side against Everton but still managed to win the game thanks to a world-class goal from 18-year-old Curtis Jones which is our top goal of the week. The teenager's curling effort found the top corner to break the deadlock against Merseyside rivals Everton.

Games will come thick and fast in the top leagues around Europe and expect more such quality strikes week in week out.

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