Euro Debrief: Kane lifts trophy and Gordon gets two assists

A trophy for Harry Kane with Bayern Munich and two assists for Anthony Gordon on his Barcelona debut; Adam Bate picks out the big stories from the continent in the Euro Debrief , a Sky Sports column focusing on the major European leagues and more

Welcome to The Euro Debrief , a new Sky Sports column in which Adam Bate rounds up some of the key stories from the latest matches across the continent. This week:

Being in Dortmund for the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup, the expectation was that Harry Kane would add to the 73 goals that he scored last season for Bayern Munich. Instead, the opener in their 2-1 win at Borussia Dortmund was scored by Nathaniel Brown.

Kane's Ballon d'Or push explained Adam Bate goes behind the scenes at Bayern Munich to find out why Harry Kane winning the Ballon d'Or has become a priority for the club.

The summer signing from Eintracht Frankfurt is better known as a left-back but was preferred in the No 10 role to fellow new arrival Ismael Saibari and responded by whipping the ball low into the corner inside the first half. He could have had more too.

Brown, 23, fired just wide of the far post after getting away down the left channel in the 43rd minute and drew roars from the away end when he charged forward just after the hour. He then sprang another attack with a smart turn that led to Kane firing just over.

Speaking to Kane afterwards, he praised his new partner. "It was a great performance. Not his natural position but he has had spells there in pre-season. He is obviously a smart player, really good on the ball, good in tight areas, and you saw that with his finish."

Kane described Brown as "a very versatile player" and pointed out that he had already scored in pre-season. But some adjustments will be required. Brown barely touched the ball prior to his 28th-minute goal, often being missed out of their passing sequences.

Vincent Kompany will have to be patient with Jamal Musiala following his unfortunate health scare, twice collapsing on the pitch. Saibari will be able to help with that. But the creative use of Brown could prove useful when the Bundesliga kicks off next weekend.

The big two in Spain both won away as their LaLiga campaigns began, but the victories could hardly have been more different. While Barcelona battered Elche 5-0 - Anthony Gordon getting two assists on debut - Real Madrid needed a 90th-minute winner at Espanyol.

The identity of the scorer delighted Jose Mourinho, beginning his second spell in charge at Madrid. Carlos Espi latched onto a loose ball inside the Espanyol area to win the game 2-1 and was rewarded with a big hug from Mourinho - his 'neighbour' in Madrid.

Dolan's new role at Espanyol Adam Bate speaks to Tyrhys Dolan about the English winger's new role at Espanyol

Player and coach are both living at the club's training ground, having breakfast together every day. Those morning meetings just got a little easier for the 6'4" striker signed from Levante.