European seasons resume: What you need to know, day-by-day

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The coronavirus pandemic caused sports around the world to be put on hold, with Europe's top soccer leagues among them. Ligue 1 (France) and the Eredivisie (Netherlands) were among the competitions to abandon their seasons, but those to resume include the Premier League (England), La Liga (Spain), Serie A (Italy) and Bundesliga (Germany).

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With games on a daily basis between now and August -- when the Champions League and Europa League will restart -- ESPN FC presents a one-stop shop for everything you need to know from across Europe.

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What to read and watch: Reaction June 16

Just 31 days -- and seven straight wins -- after resuming their season, Bayern Munich sealed yet another German league title. In Spain, Ansu Fati and Lionel Messi ensured Barcelona stayed in control of La Liga. And get set for Wednesday, with Premier League resumption and Coppa Italia final.

Ogden: Premier League players set for tiring year
Messi makes sure Barcelona do enough vs. Leganes
Richardson: Can Napoli deny Ronaldo and Juventus?
Report: Bayern win eighth straight Bundesliga title
FC Daily: Bayern's glory, looking ahead to the Coppa Italia final

play1:45 Marcotti: Bayern Munich win title again 'despite adversity'

Gab Marcotti and Steve Nicol have varying opinions on how difficult Bayern's Bundesliga dominance has been.

June 15

The Premier League returns this week with support for Black Lives Matter, while Marcus Rashford is going above and beyond to help underprivileged children. The Champions League and Europa Leagues will not restart until August, but when it does, we can look forward to World Cup-style tournaments!

Marcotti: Zidane unhappy, Premier League and Black Lives Matter
Report: Lisbon to host eight-team Champions League tournament
Arteta feels positive about Aubameyang's Arsenal future
Rashford fights on for kids' meals despite Prime Minister's snub
FC Daily: Bayern's UCL prospects, Griezmann's Barca impact

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play1:12 Can Solskjaer make the Pogba-Fernandes tandem work?

Craig Burley says Man United fans care about winning ahead of if Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes play together.

June 14

Eden Hazard returned to action as Real Madrid responded to Barcelona's emphatic victory with their own one-sided win against Eibar, but there was disappointment for cross-city rivals Atletico. And ahead of the Premier League's resumption, Christian Pulisic was in friendly action for Chelsea.

Ramos, Hazard star as Madrid close on Barcelona
Report: Atletico Madrid held in Bilbao
Marcelo takes a knee, raises fist after scoring

Pulisic features in Chelsea friendly win
FC Daily: Assessing the title race in La Liga

play1:42 Is Hazard ready to break out at Real Madrid?

Frank Leboeuf says Eden Hazard's performance vs. Eibar is a positive sign for Real Madrid in the title race.

June 13

La Liga champions Barcelona opened the scoring after two minutes and, with Lionel Messi in fine form, eased to victory at Mallorca. In Germany, champions-elect Bayern Munich moved within three points of the title, while Erling Haaland struck an injury-time winner for Borussia Dortmund.

9/10 Messi stars as Barcelona resume with comfortable win
Highlights (U.S.): Napoli reach Coppa final | Full match replay
Reports: Bayern leave it late | Haaland saves Dortmund

PSG boss Tuchel confirms Silva and Cavani will leave
FC Daily: Barcelona's impressive return; Bayern edge closer

play1:17 Marcotti: Napoli 'stuck to their game plan' to defeat Inter

Gab Marcotti lauds Christian Eriksen's performance for Inter, but says Napoli's defense was the difference.

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Marcotti: Juventus, Lazio fight for Serie A glory in Italy
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Connelly: Can anyone stop Bayern in the Bundesliga?
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Source: espn.co.uk