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Adeyemi dazzles, Brandt with two assists: BVB defeat depleted Mainz
Despite the late withdrawal of top scorer Guirassy, a clinical BVB especially in the first half secured a 2–0 win in Mainz. FSV hit the post just before conceding the opening goal and, down to ten men in the second half, were unable to stage a comeback.
São Paulo miss out on the Libertadores semifinals and LDU Quito face Palmeiras
São Paulo crash out of the Copa Libertadores after a 1-0 home defeat to LDU Quito. Jeison Medina’s decisive strike sealed a 3-0 aggregate win, sending the Ecuadorians to their first semifinal in 17 years, where they will face Palmeiras.
Antony saves Betis in Europa League despite fitness
Antony and European competitions have been a good combination at Real Betis for two years now. The Brazilian played an important role last season in reaching the Conference League final, and at a higher level Antony is important as well. 'My brother said I was going to score.'
Manchester City brothers with famous surname make debut together
It was not a spectacular cup night in England on Tuesday, but for the Heskey family it became one to never forget. At Manchester City, Jaden and Reigan both made their official debut in the same match against Huddersfield Town (0-2).
Simeone lifts Álvarez onto the pedestal: 'Best player we have'
Julián Álvarez helped Atlético Madrid to victory over Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday with a hat-trick. His coach Diego Simeone was full of praise for the Argentine forward afterwards. "We need him for many more years."
Nuno Espírito Santo is the new manager of West Ham
West Ham appoint Nuno Espírito Santo as their new manager on a three-year deal after sacking Graham Potter. The Portuguese coach faces the challenge of lifting the Hammers from a poor start, aiming to bring stability, discipline, and renewed competitiveness to the London club.
Harry has made a decision
At the start of the next English week, Bayern Munich will host Werder Bremen on Friday evening. Harry Kane is once again in the spotlight, but the striker also dominated the headlines on Thursday.
The Metropolitano arrives and Xabi makes an Ancelotti-style ‘remake’
Atlético Madrid crushed Real Madrid 5–1 at the Metropolitano in La Liga, with Julián Álvarez scoring twice and Sorloth adding another in a dominant derby display.
That Emre is not there annoys us all
BVB want to extend their unbeaten run on Saturday against Niko Kovac’s favorite opponent. Fabio Silva could be in the squad for the first time while for captain Emre Can it was the next disappointment.
Much-discussed Lamine Yamal makes Barça fans happy: I'm back!
Lamine Yamal looks set to make his return for Barcelona next Sunday. The eighteen-year-old forward missed the last four matches due to a groin injury but has now recovered.