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Strasbourg and Monaco join the Ligue 1 lead, but only temporarily
Strasbourg and Monaco climbed into the Ligue 1 top spots alongside PSG and Lyon after thrilling wins, with Strasbourg beating Paris FC 3-2 and Monaco overcoming Metz 5-2. Ligue 1 remains tightly balanced after five rounds, with four teams tied at the top.

Villarreal moves into the La Liga podium, Athletic Bilbao loses again
Villarreal came from behind to beat Osasuna 2-1 and move into La Liga’s top three, overtaking Athletic Bilbao, who suffered their third straight defeat with a 2-0 loss in Valencia. Barcelona and Espanyol remain level on points, while Real Madrid stay top with a perfect record.

Liverpool tipped as title favorite: 'Arteta plays too much with the handbrake on'
The English analysts believe that Liverpool are once again the favorites for the title this season. Arsenal have the squad to challenge Arne Slot’s team, but manager Mikel Arteta is, according to them, too defensive in his approach.

Barcelona beat Getafe and remain two points behind leaders Real Madrid
Barcelona beat Getafe 3-0 in La Liga’s fifth round, with Ferrán Torres scoring twice and Dani Olmo adding the third. Playing at the Johan Cruyff Stadium, the Catalans secured their second straight home win and remain just two points behind leaders Real Madrid.

French classic between Marseille and PSG temporarily postponed
Sunday evening, Olympique Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain were supposed to face each other, but the match has been postponed. Le Classique is temporarily called off due to the expected heavy rainfall in the French port city.

Spanish club mocks Chelsea after defeat at Old Trafford
Injuries, transfers, interviews, and match reports – you’ll find it all in VoetbalPrimeur’s news feed. In the section ‘Buitenspel’, we’ll now also keep you updated on matters that are a bit too private for the regular news list, but are definitely worth mentioning.

Mbappé, a silent leader who sets the tone in the dressing room
Xabi Alonso’s Madrid dances to the rhythm of the French star, who arrived at the white club in an unusual manner for someone of his status.

Ouedraogo’s statement with a 13-month delay
In July 2024, Assan Ouedraogo moved from Schalke 04 to RB Leipzig. Due to two serious injuries, he barely featured in his first year. Against Cologne, the midfielder made his starting debut for the Saxons and crowned it in style.

Pellegrini rises again and gives the derby to Roma
A serious mistake by Nuno Tavares paves the way for the Giallorossi, who catch up with Milan in second place. The Biancocelesti regret Dia’s wasted chance and Cataldi’s shot against the post in stoppage time.

PSG lose in Marseille and hand the lead to Monaco
PSG suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to Marseille in Le Classique, losing their place at the top of Ligue 1 to Monaco. Luis Enrique’s side, missing key players, now face mounting pressure in both the French league and the Champions League.