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2 September 2025
Kylian Mbappé second-half penalty gave Real Madrid a 1-0 victory over Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday, extending their unbeaten La Liga run to 21 matches. Xabi Alonso’s side were without Antonio Rüdiger, Jude Bellingham, Endrick and Eduardo Camavinga, but dominated possession from the outset. Despite controlling 79% of the ball in the first half, Madrid struggled to create clear…
2 September 2025
Real Madrid are keen on finding a new club for big earner David Alaba. However, Xabi sees the veteran as only cover for his first-choice players, and Alaba has been told playing chances will be limited this season. Indeed, given David Alaba is among the club’s highest-paid players, management would be happier to see him move on, given Xabi views him only as a backup. The veteran defender’s…
2 September 2025
Dušan Vlahović’s second goal in as many Serie A games proved decisive as Juventus clinched a narrow 1-0 win over Genoa at Stadio Luigi Ferraris. The Bianconeri head into the international break with maximum points, while their unbeaten record in league matches when the Serbian scores (W25, D11) remains intact. A goalless first half reflected both sides’ defensive solidity. Juventus started…
2 September 2025
Udinese produced a remarkable comeback to beat Inter Milan 2-1 at the San Siro, ending a run of six straight defeats against the Nerazzurri and earning their first positive result in the fixture since 2017. Inter started brightly, with Marcus Thuram causing problems in the box before laying off for Denzel Dumfries, who slotted home in the 17th minute to give the hosts the lead. But the momentum…
2 September 2025
Middlesbrough moved to the summit of the Championship with a hard-fought 1-0 win over basement side Sheffield United on Saturday. Tommy Conway struck midway through the second half to secure a fourth successive league win for Rob Edwards’ side, underlining their strong start to the campaign. Elsewhere, Wrexham claimed a historic first Championship win of the season, defeating Millwall 2-0.…
2 September 2025
A new wave of Australian footballers is beginning to make headlines overseas, raising hopes for the Socceroos’ prospects at the 2026 World Cup. Among the standout names is 19-year-old Nestory Irankunda , who has quickly settled into life in England. The winger made an instant impact on his Championship debut, assisting Luca Kjerrumgaard in a 2-1 win over QPR, before showcasing his trademark…
2 September 2025
Barcelona missed the chance to go level at the top of LaLiga after being held to a 1-1 draw by Rayo Vallecano, with a first-half VAR controversy overshadowing the contest at Vallecas. The home side started brightly, unsettling the champions and forcing goalkeeper Joan García into early action. Barça, however, created the first clear opportunities through Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, though both…
2 September 2025
Sunderland boss Régis Le Bris hailed his side’s resilience after they battled back to claim a dramatic 2-1 victory over Brentford at the Stadium of Light. The visitors thought they had drawn first blood in the first half when Igor Thiago found the net, only for the effort to be ruled out for offside. Brentford were then handed a golden opportunity to break the deadlock from the penalty spot, but…
2 September 2025
Bayer Leverkusen have dismissed Erik ten Hag just two Bundesliga games into his reign. This makes him the Dutchman the earliest coach ever sacked in a league season. The 55-year-old, fired by Manchester United last October, was appointed in July as successor to Xabi Alonso, who left for Real Madrid after guiding Leverkusen to an unbeaten domestic double in 2023/24. “This decision was not easy for…
2 September 2025
Manchester City are set to complete the signing of Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain. The deal is reported to be worth £31m (€35m) deal on transfer deadline day. The 26-year-old Italy international has been seeking a move after being deemed surplus to requirements at PSG, despite playing a key role in last season’s Champions League triumph. Luis Enrique made his intentions clear in…
2 September 2025
Werder Bremen produced a dramatic late comeback to secure a 3-3 draw against Erik ten Hag’s Bayer Leverkusen, despite being reduced to 10 men at the Weserstadion. The result leaves both sides still searching for their first Bundesliga win of the season. Leverkusen made a dream start, capitalising on a mistake from 18-year-old debutant Karim Coulibaly. His misplaced pass allowed Nathan Tella to…
2 September 2025
Middlesbrough moved to the summit of the Championship with a hard-fought 1-0 win over basement side Sheffield United on Saturday. Tommy Conway struck midway through the second half to secure a fourth successive league win for Rob Edwards’ side, underlining their strong start to the campaign. Elsewhere, Wrexham claimed a historic first Championship win of the season, defeating Millwall 2-0.…