Senegal forward Nicolas Jackson scored early for Aston Villa in a thrilling 4-4 draw with Manchester United, headlining an impressive weekend of performances by African stars across Europe's top leagues.
Days after lifting the Ballon d'Or, Harry Kane admitted to a frustrating display as Bayern Munich were held to a 2-2 draw by Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga.
Harry Kane's decision to leave Tottenham Hotspur for Bayern Munich has culminated in the Ballon d'Or, validating the risk of moving to Germany to chase major trophies.