Talking points from European football

Talking points from the weekend in European football leagues:

GERMANY

MUSIALA FORM

Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala scored twice in their 5-2 win over Darmstadt 98 and set up another goal, earning praise from Darmstadt coach Torsten Lieberknecht who said the 21-year-old could lead Germany to the Euro 2024 title on home soil.

The Germany international has 10 league goals along with six assists this season but it is his creative attacking play that is equally important for his team.

"If you are not directly involved as a player or coach then it is an extreme pleasure to watch him play," said Lieberknecht.

"The German national team can count itself lucky to have such a player to lead them to the Euros and even maybe win the title."

Germany, who host the tournament starting on June 14, take on France and Netherlands in friendlies later in March.

ITALY

JUVE COLLAPSING

A lot has happened to Juventus since the start of the year when they were neck and neck with Serie A leaders Inter Milan.

Massimiliano Allegri's side now finds itself in a rut and were booed off the pitch by their fans following a goalless draw with Genoa at home on Sunday, leaving them with only one win in their last eight league matches.

While Juve are comfortably positioned in third, with a five-point lead over Bologna in fourth, Allegri's side cannot afford to prolong their poor run for much longer.

"We have an objective to be achieved, to get back into the Champions League, and we need to get it," Allegri said.

"We are struggling at this moment and must avoid creating further confusion."

SPAIN

BARCA HOPE TO MUSCLE INTO TITLE RACE

Barcelona inflicted a first home defeat since January 2023 on Atletico Madrid and are now on an eight-match unbeaten run in the league.

They seem to