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Como came from behind to thrash Genoa 1-4 and climbed to the top of the Italian standings with seven points from their first three matches. Nico Paz produced a spectacular goal and Assane Diao added a brace to secure the team's second win of the campaign. Cesc Fàbregas' side now faces their Champions League debut with real momentum.
Matt
·6 min read
Roberto De Zerbi left Richarlison out of Tottenham's Premier League squad and said it was the Brazilian's own decision after he declined a contract extension. Tottenham brought in Omar Marmoush and Mykhailo Mudryk to strengthen the attack. Elsewhere, Xabi Alonso backed Reece James to shine in midfield for Chelsea and Enzo Maresca defended Enzo Fernández amid criticism over his record transfer fee.
InfoBlaugrana·8 min read
The controversy in Betis vs Real Madrid erupted in the 94th minute after Mbappé missed a penalty and Bartra was accused of encroaching into the box. VAR official Iglesias Villanueva and referee Hernández Hernández decided not to order a retake, and they got it right according to the CTA and IFAB.
Natilla·5 min read
Andoni Iraola earned his first victory as Liverpool manager with a 2-0 win away at Ipswich. Alexander Isak struck twice inside the opening ten minutes, with Cody Gakpo providing both assists. Bradley Barcola made his debut off the bench in the second half and added another level of attacking threat to an improving Liverpool side.
varela·6 min read
Real Betis defeated Real Madrid 1-0 in La Liga thanks to a goal from Troy Parrott. Kylian Mbappe had the chance to rescue a point from the penalty spot in stoppage time but failed to convert. The result damages Real Madrid's push for the league title.
Javi·4 min read
Álvaro Valles delivered a superb performance as Real Betis beat Real Madrid at La Cartuja. The goalkeeper saved a penalty from Kylian Mbappé in stoppage time and explained how he studied the Frenchman's recent spot-kicks and what he said to disrupt his focus. Betis kept a clean sheet and collected three valuable points at home.
Matt·5 min read
Real Madrid demanded a retake after Álvaro Valles saved Kylian Mbappé's late penalty against Betis. Marc Bartra entered the box early and cleared the rebound, but one key detail explains why the penalty was not repeated. The defender's position at the moment of the kick changes everything.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Paris Saint-Germain fell 1-2 to Monaco on Friday night at the Parc des Princes as the visitors moved clear at the top of Ligue 1 with a perfect record. Luis Enrique's side have now gone four matches without a win since lifting the European Super Cup and have collected just two points from a possible nine in the French top flight.
Natilla·6 min read
David Moyes has revealed he has not had a single conversation with Everton owner and chairman Dan Friedkin in the 20 months since his return as manager. The Scot struck a defiant tone on Friday after a chaotic end to the transfer window and insisted the club can still achieve something special this season. The admission raises fresh questions about the Friedkin Group's commitment to the project.
varela·5 min read
UEFA has handed the Fenerbahce midfielder a four-game suspension, two of them suspended, following the melee that marred the end of the Champions League play-off against Lyon. Mason Greenwood and Lyon goalkeeping coach Antonio Ferreira were also punished. Both clubs have been fined €50,000 each.
Javi·5 min read