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Real Madrid ground out a 1-0 win over Villarreal at the Bernabéu through Yan Diomandé's first goal for the club, but Vinícius Júnior's red card for pulling Nathan Saliba's hair dominated the fallout. The Brazilian had a goal ruled out after a VAR review and now faces a potential ban that could rule him out of El Clásico on 25 October.
Natilla·5 min read
Spain defeated the United States 0-2 in the first of two consecutive women's international friendlies. Patri Guijarro and Eva Navarro scored two fine goals inside the opening 15 minutes, and goalkeeper Elene Lete preserved the lead with several key saves in the second half. The win reinforces the world champions against the FIFA number two-ranked side.
varela·6 min read
Spain scored twice in the opening 14 minutes through Patri Guijarro and Eva Navarro to beat the United States 2-0 in Washington D.C. The world champions punished defensive mistakes from Emma Hayes' side, who improved after the break but missed a penalty through Lily Yohannes and could not find a way back.
Javi
·5 min read
Manchester United failed to beat 10-man opposition at Old Trafford for the second home game in a row as Dominic Solanke struck in stoppage time to rescue a 1-1 draw for Tottenham. United have just six points from six Premier League games, their worst start to a league campaign since 1986-87, and the pressure on Michael Carrick is growing.
Matt·6 min read
The Como head coach took aim at the Italian national team ahead of his side's Serie A clash with Roma. Cesc Fàbregas claimed Moise Kean played through injury for Italy and will now be sidelined for around ten days. The Italian FA responded quickly through team doctor Angelo De Carli, who defended the communication protocols with clubs.
InfoBlaugrana·4 min read
Paris Saint-Germain recorded its first home win of the Ligue 1 season with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Le Mans on Sunday. Luis Enrique made sweeping changes with Wednesday's Champions League trip to Manchester City in mind, but had to turn to his regulars after the promoted side pulled level in the second half. Beraldo, Kvaratskhelia and Akliouche scored the goals.
Natilla·5 min read
Napoli delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Frosinone with Kevin De Bruyne as the standout figure. The Belgian midfielder struck twice, once from the penalty spot in the first half and again in stoppage time. Noa Lang added the other goal before the break to leave the result beyond doubt.
varela·3 min read
Rayo Vallecano issued a strongly worded statement after their home game against Athletic Club was stopped in the 13th minute. The club says the protest, which involved paper planes and plastic balls thrown from the stand behind the goal, was planned and coordinated in advance.
Javi·6 min read
The Santiago Bernabeu went through one of the most surreal sequences of the season against Villarreal. Vinicius made it 2-1, Mourinho ran down the touchline to hug him and, seconds later, the VAR disallowed the goal and sent the Brazilian off with a straight red card for grabbing Saliba's hair. Joy turned into fury in the blink of an eye.
Matt·4 min read
Gian Piero Gasperini confirmed that Mile Svilar suffered a stress fracture to the fifth metatarsal of his right foot and will be out for at least a month. The Serbian goalkeeper will miss the Champions League clash with Real Madrid and the trip to Manchester United, with Pierluigi Gollini taking his place.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read