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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.
Rape accusation? There are many people who take advantage of us
Achraf Hakimi, PSG and Morocco defender, faces an ongoing rape accusation dating back to 2023 but insists on his innocence. Calling it the hardest moment of his life, he says the allegations have deeply affected his family while he remains confident that justice will clear his name.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Liverpool without injured defender Leoni for the rest of the season
Liverpool coach Arne Slot will be unable to call on defender Giovanni Leoni for the rest of the season. Slot confirmed this during a press conference. The eighteen-year-old Italian has suffered a torn cruciate ligament.
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).
Liverpool suffer bizarre first defeat, Chelsea also beaten with Hato in the team
Arne Slot’s Liverpool suffered their first defeat of the season on Saturday. Opponents Crystal Palace scored the winning goal deep into stoppage time.
Missed chances and Bakayoko frustrate Simonis, BVB keep winning
Paul Simonis has suffered his second consecutive Bundesliga defeat with VfL Wolfsburg. There were plenty of chances against RB Leipzig, but it was Johan Bakayoko who stole the show in their victory.