Alassane Plea

Bundesliga: League leaders Leipzig suffer first defeat since October, Bayern Munich demolish Schalke to cut gap at top

Bayern cut the gap to just a point with a 5-0 demolition of Schalke in the late game, while Gladbach is two points behind Leipzig after a 3-1 win at home over Mainz, thanks largely to goals in each half from French striker Alassane Plea.

French League Cup: Thomas Lemar helps Monaco cruise into semi-finals with win over Nice

Lemar, who has been heavily linked with a move to England, nodded Monaco into an early lead.

Ligue 1: Lucas Ocampos shines in Marseille's remarkable victory, Lyon's winless streak continues

Ocampos bagged his first soon before the half hour mark, prodding in from close range after Nice's defence failed to deal with a cross

Ligue 1: Mario Balotelli helps Nice thrash defending champions Monaco, Nantes defeat Montpellier

Despite having the majority of possession, Monaco continued to struggle in the second half and were punished on the hour mark by Nice.