Xabi Alonso said Real Madrid "had to accept frustration" after his side battled to a 2-2 draw at Elche on Sunday, a result that extended their winless run to three matches but still returned them to the top of La Liga by one point.
Thomas Frank admitted Tottenham were "well below the level demanded" as Arsenal swept them aside 4-1 in a ruthless north London derby at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
Barcelona have joined Real Madrid on 31 points in the LaLiga standings with a thumping 4-0 win over a 10-man Athletic Club at Camp Nou on Saturday.
Serge Gnabry was at the heart of Germany's emphatic 6-0 victory over Slovakia, leading the team's resurgence in attacking brilliance and helping restore optimism among fans.
Scotland leapfrogged Denmark to secure their first World Cup qualification since 1998, thanks to a 4-2 win on Tuesday, while Austria were confirmed as Group H winners.
A dramatic night across Europe saw Germany and the Netherlands seal their 2026 World Cup places with emphatic wins, while Croatia produced a stirring comeback and Poland rescued themselves late on in Malta.