Lionel Messi scores in dream start for Koeman

Barcelona

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Lionel Messi was back in scoring business for Barcelona, leading them to a resounding 4-0 win at home against Villarreal in a near-perfect La Liga opener for the Catalans under new coach Ronald Koeman. Teenage forward Ansu Fati was in inspirational form for Barca, scoring two goals.

Rome

Ronaldo salvages draw for Juventus at Roma

Even on a night when Juventus were outplayed for long stretches, the nine-time defending Serie A champions managed to salvage a point in a 2-2 draw at Roma. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice, including a second-half equaliser with a towering header after Juventus had been reduced to 10 men, while Jordan Veretout had a brace for Roma. Agencies