Between a new Supporters’ Shield leader, superstars acclimating to their new clubs and Lionel Messi ’s return from injury, this past weekend’s slate had it all.

Let's explore some of the most interesting things we learned during Matchday 29. And if you want to read up on other key moments in detail, check out Matt Doyle’s latest column .

Onwards. 1 Müller impresses in Whitecaps debut

I had two main questions about how Thomas Müller would fit in Vancouver . First, where would head coach Jesper Sørensen use him? Second, would his legs allow him to do the requisite defensive work for the Whitecaps? It’s early days, but Müller's debut in the final half-hour of Vancouver's 1-1 draw with Houston began answering those questions.

Positionally, Sørensen used the 35-year-old as a

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