Bayern Munich won 3-1 at Stuttgart in the Friday night action to move eleven clear of Leverkusen and on course for another Bundesliga title (and a first for England star Harry Kane)
Meanwhile, the top two in Italy meet over the weekend as leaders Napoli host Inter in Serie A.
And in England there is 5th round FA Cup matches including a comfortable home tie for Pep Guardiola's Manchester City against lower league Plymouth.
See 'Reports & Analysis' for John Bethell's reports of action featuring African players in Europe.