Barcelona launch LaLiga title defence with five-star Elche demolition

Aug 23 : Barcelona began their LaLiga title defence and bid for a third successive crown with a 5-0 victory at Elche on Sunday as Raphinha and Fermin Lopez scored twice each.Captain Raphinha set the champions on their way in the 14th minute, coolly tucking a penalty just inside the right post after he was brought down

Inter Milan kicked off the defence of their Serie A title in emphatic fashion on Saturday, cruising to a 4-1 home victory over promoted Monza.

The Italian champions needed just six minutes to break the deadlock when Hakan Calhanoglu blasted in from distance.

Inter Milan begin their Serie A title defence with a dominant 4-1 victory over promoted Monza. Read how the champions launched their campaign.