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Most of all, Glasnow described himself as pitching “athletic and free and good” on the mound; having seemingly found the kind of comfortable delivery that has so often eluded him over an injury-plagued 10-year career.

But to win the European trophy that has so far eluded them, their immediate task is to beat three-time winners and current holders Barcelona over two legs in the semi-finals.

Those willing him to win wondered if he was fumbling another golden chance to finally land the prize which had long eluded him.

The virtues of soup have never eluded me.

McIlroy believes he has never "been in better form" coming into the Masters as he looks to finally land the only major title that has eluded him.