Glasgow romped to a five-try 29-19 victory over Racing 92 on Friday to reach the Champions Cup last 16, condemning the French strugglers to a fifth successive match without a victory.

Racing 92 will return to France knowing a 29-19 Investec Champions Cup loss to Glasgow Warriors flattered them.

Glasgow Warriors are "genuine contenders" to win European rugby's top prize this season, according to assistant coach Nigel Carolan.

Following a 29-19 victory for Glasgow Warriors against Racing 92 in the Investec Champions Cup, here’s our five takeaways from the fixture at Scotstoun on Friday. The top line Emphatic. Glasgow were ruthless early on in this five-try bonus-point victory that sent a message to their tournament rivals that they mean business once again this season.

Do Glasgow have what it takes to go the distance in this competition? And will Gregor Townsend have a particular interest in anyone in that Glasgow squad.