Two heavyweights, heading in different directions?

On the day of the draw for the Champions League quarter-finals, one La Liga team left happier than the other but after the first round of fixtures, the feelings were almost reversed.

Madrid arrived in Turin to face a Juventus side looking for revenge after last year's 4-1 defeat in the final. However, Cristiano Ronaldo paved the way to 'Los Blancos' stunning 3-0 demolition of the Serie A leaders who had no answer to the defending champions.

For their part, Barcelona also eased to a comfortably victory. Although maybe not in as idyllic circumstances... There certainly wasn't a spectacular bicycle kick that will be talked about long into the future.

Following their win over Roma, even head coach Ernesto Valverde admitted that he "preferred a 3-0 than a 4-1", with the Camp Nou lacking the spark so accustommed with the Catalan giants this season.

Two own goals allowed 'Los Cules' to take control of the first leg, who then built on that advantage through Luis Suarez and Gerard Pique but the fans left the ground wanting more.

There were no 'oles', applause and orgasmic onamatopoeia which is normally expected when watching the undefeated league leaders. However, they have comfortably put one foot in the Champions League semi-final and that is all that really matters.

The two performances does raise an interesting conclusion though. While Barcelona dominate La Liga, Europe seems destined to belong to their Spanish rivals....