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Atlético de Madrid took all three points from Mendizorroza with a 2-1 win over Alavés. Cuti Romero headed the late winner after a brilliant pass from Baena to keep Atlético's perfect recent run going. It is now four straight wins for Simeone's side in LaLiga.
Natilla·5 min read
Xabi Alonso's Chelsea demolished Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge with a five-goal display that was wrapped up before the fifth minute. Jordan Henderson and Joao Pedro scored two goals each, while Morgan Rogers ran the show in the final third during the Basque coach's first big win in charge.
varela·4 min read
Bayern Munich missed the chance to go top of the Bundesliga after a 2-2 draw at Augsburg in the Bavarian derby. Robin Fellhauer scored after just eight seconds, the fastest goal in Bundesliga history, following a major Manuel Neuer mistake. Bayern, who had four goals disallowed, remain second and two points behind leaders Borussia Dortmund.
Javi
·5 min read
Rayo Vallecano's home opener against Athletic Club was abandoned on Saturday after fans threw paper planes and rubber balls onto the pitch at Estadio de Vallecas. The protest targeted club president Raúl Martín Presa and marked the team's first league game at the venue after its temporary closure.
Matt·5 min read
The Portuguese Football Federation has opened disciplinary proceedings against Cristiano Ronaldo following his decision to leave the national team camp in September. The Al Nassr forward departed after a disagreement with head coach Jorge Jesus and has already missed Portugal's last two Nations League matches, both of which ended in wins for the group leaders.
InfoBlaugrana·4 min read
The Barcelona goalkeeper has recovered from right knee discomfort and is available for Hansi Flick ahead of this afternoon's LaLiga match at the Coliseum. García had missed recent matches, forcing the German coach to rotate his options in goal. Raphinha remains out after his long trip to Australia with Brazil.
Natilla·5 min read
Joan Laporta strongly criticized Real Madrid during a tribute event in Sitges. The Barcelona president defended the club's handling of the Negreira Case and claimed the Madrid side is suffering a serious loss of national and international reputation. He also backed Lamine Yamal as a strong candidate for the Ballon d'Or.
varela·5 min read
Unai Simón is emerging as one of the strongest candidates for the Yashin Trophy, which will be awarded on Monday, October 26 in London during the Ballon d'Or gala. His coach at Athletic Club, Terzic, has made his position clear: he considers the Spanish international the best goalkeeper in the world.
Javi·4 min read
UEFA has fined the Croatian Football Federation €20,000 for the racist and discriminatory behaviour of its fans during the Nations League match against Spain, played on 29 September at the Estadio Sánchez Pizjuán. Croatia will also be banned from selling tickets to its supporters for the next away fixture, although that sanction is suspended for a two-year probationary period.
Matt·4 min read
Raphinha will sit out Barcelona's next two matches after returning from international duty with a right thigh problem. The Brazilian forward, who has scored 14 goals this season, was replaced at half-time in the friendly against Australia. Hansi Flick says the injury is not serious, but the club will take no risks with their captain ahead of key fixtures.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read