European Roundup: Top 5 Football Events You May Have Missed

• In our weekly European roundup, we bring you top footballing events you may have missed across Europe
• This weekend's football action saw former Chelsea strikers Tammy Abraham and Olivier Giroud shine in the Serie A
• Giroud was on target against Napoli, with his solitary goal sending AC Milan to the summit of the Serie A standings
• Elsewhere in Spain, Real Madrid recorded an emphatic win over Sociedad to maintain their grip on the title chase

The first weekend of March was packed with football action across Europe as teams continued their battle to win domestic titles, secure Champions League spots, and survive relegation.

Much focus was in the Premier League where the title race is pitted between Man City and Liverpool and the top four race featuring Man United, Arsenal, West Ham, and Tottenham.

While a number of fans were fixated on the Manchester derby, action elsewhere in the continent produced as much entertainment.

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Sports Brief now takes a look at the top five football events in Europe that you may have missed:

5. Tammy Abraham keeps top four hopes alive for Mourinho's Roma

Former Chelsea star, Tammy Abraham, has been in fine shape for Roma since joining them in the summer from Stamford Bridge.

The Englishman has already scored 20 goals for the Jose Mourinho-tutored side, with his 20th coming against Atalanta on Saturday, March 5.

His solitary goal was enough to keep Roma's Champions League hopes alive - with the side now sitting six points off a top four spot.

4. Nice stun Lionel Messi's PSG

In France, Nice produced one of the shocking results of the weekend as they downed giants, PSG, at Allianz Riviera.

Andy Delort came off the bench to score a brilliant winner two minutes from time to fire Nice to second place, 13 points behind Pochettino’s side.

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3. Olivier Giroud sends AC Milan top of Serie A

In Serie A, AC Milan reclaimed the top spot with a 1-0 hard-fought win at Napoli on Sunday, March 6.

Olivier Giroud showed no sign of rust as he rose to the occasion to score Milan's decisive goal in the second half of the match.

The Naples would have gone top with victory but now find themselves in third behind Inter.

2. Real Madrid cement La Liga title chances

Elsewhere in the La Liga, Real Madrid demolished Sociedad 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu to cement their lead at the top.

Karim Benzema, who has been one of Real's integral squad members, was among the goalscorers during the clash.

Los Blancos now have an eight-point advantage over second-placed Sevilla.

1. Barcelona on an upward trajectory in Spain

Still in Spain - Barcelona fought back from a goal down to secure a 2-1 win at Elche.

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A late penalty from Memphis Depay ensured the Catalan giants continued their revival after a torrid start to the campaign.

Having fallen as low as ninth back in November 2021, Barca, under the tutelage of Xavi have climbed into La Liga’s top three.

Rashford unhappy at Old Trafford

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Marcus Rashford is reportedly becoming increasingly frustrated with life at Man United under Ralf Rangnick.

The England international has been deprieved of game time under the German, managing just three starts in United's last 11 EPL matches.

Rashford started from the bench during the Red Devils' trip to Man City, with youngster Elanga starting ahead of him.