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Chelsea shows more direct play, unfortunate role for Van den Berg at Brentford
Chelsea dropped points right away in the opening round of the new Premier League season. The Club World Cup champions were held to a draw against FA Cup winners Crystal Palace. Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, cruised to an easy win over Brentford.
Provider Kudus shines on league debut for Spurs
Mohamed Kudus made his mark right away in his first official home match for Tottenham Hotspur with two assists. Tottenham proved too strong for Burnley, featuring debutant Quilindschy Hartman. Brighton & Hove Albion let a victory slip away against Fulham.
Boniface has already undergone three medical tests and Milan schedules a fourth
Victor Boniface’s move to AC Milan is in doubt after the Nigerian striker underwent three medical tests on Friday, with a fourth scheduled for Saturday. The 24-year-old, who was key in Bayer Leverkusen’s Bundesliga title win, has a history of cruciate ligament injuries, and Milan want full guarantees on his fitness before completing the loan deal with option to buy.
The Atlético, with its seven signings for Espanyol
Atlético Madrid travel to Barcelona to face Espanyol in their La Liga opener, with seven new signings included in Simeone’s squad, Giménez out injured, and a strong roster of 21 players ready to begin the season with ambition.
André Silva close to a return to Spanish football
Portuguese striker André Silva is close to joining newly promoted Elche in LaLiga. The 29-year-old, previously of Sevilla and Real Sociedad, looks set for another chance to shine in Spain after stints in Milan, Frankfurt, Leipzig, and Bremen.
Milestone for Real, Mbappé crucial against Real Oviedo with two goals
Real Madrid remain flawless in La Liga after two matchdays. Xabi Alonso’s team defeated Real Oviedo thanks to standout Kylian Mbappé and a goal from Vinícius Júnior. The Royal Club reached a ten-year-old milestone.
Badstübner defends yellow card for Kimmich: 'It’s about mutual respect'
Should Joshua Kimmich’s yellow card for his fundamentally correct protest over Leipzig’s wrongly taken free kick be overturned? Referee Florian Badstübner is against it and the rules are clear as well.
Monaco miss the chance to move level at the top of Ligue 1 after losing to Lille
Olivier Giroud’s stoppage-time strike gave Lille a 1–0 win over Monaco in Ligue 1. The result denied Monaco the chance to join the leaders and lifted Lille into fourth place. Giroud, back in France after 13 years, now has two goals this season but missed a late penalty. Ligue 1 leaders Lyon, Toulouse, PSG and Strasbourg remain perfect after two rounds.
Bayern immediately sets the tone at the Bundesliga start with humiliation of Leipzig
Defending champion Bayern Munich sent a strong message to the competition on Friday at the start of the Bundesliga. Vincent Kompany's team swept RB Leipzig aside at the Allianz Arena, handing them their heaviest defeat in the Bundesliga.
Bruno Fernandes got nervous due to a disrupted penalty routine
Bruno Fernandes played a negative leading role on Sunday for Manchester United, who gained little from the point they took against Fulham. After the match, the captain took responsibility for his missed penalty.