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Real Betis have secured the best league start in their history after beating Osasuna 5-2. The Andalusian side now have 19 points from eight games, matching the record set in the 1934/35 season, the only campaign in which they won the Spanish title. A 15-game unbeaten run at home reinforces the feeling that something special could be brewing.
Natilla·4 min read
The UK prime minister has confirmed he will make public the encounters he held with senior Manchester City figures. The decision comes after opposition leader Kemi Badenoch demanded transparency over possible political interference in the case involving 115 financial rule breaches attributed to the club. Burnham says he only had one significant meeting, back in 2021.
varela·5 min read
Real Madrid edged past Villarreal, but the match was defined by Vinicius Jr.'s red card for pulling Saliba's hair after the referee reviewed the incident on VAR. During the commotion, Marc Cucurella approached the official with a direct warning. The Villarreal defender's words echoed what he himself went through with Pepe at the 2025 Club World Cup.
Javi
·4 min read
Manchester City produced a commanding 3-0 victory at Anfield in their first match since the club was found guilty of 114 Premier League financial charges. Erling Haaland, Jérémy Doku and Rayan Cherki scored as City maintained a perfect start to the season. Enzo Maresca equalled the best start by a manager in Premier League history.
Matt·5 min read
Real Madrid beat Villarreal but the night left far more than three points. Vinicius was sent off after a VAR review, the bench protested repeatedly and the team picked up six yellow cards. Mourinho skipped his press conference to avoid a ban and protect his presence in the Clásico.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
El Prat confirmed their place in the first round of the Copa del Rey with a commanding 5-0 win over Sant Rafel at the Municipal Sagnier. The Catalan side, who had already won 5-1 in Ibiza, will now host Athletic Club on Thursday 29 October.
Natilla·4 min read
Wales forward Elise Hughes admits reaching the World Cup would fulfil a lifelong ambition. However, she insists the whole squad is fully focused on Tuesday's playoff second leg against Albania, where Wales defend a 1-0 lead to keep their qualifying campaign alive.
varela·4 min read
Lazio beat Monza 3-1 to move level on 16 points with Inter at the top of Serie A. Roma, reduced to ten men, were held to a goalless draw at Como. Gennaro Gattuso's side remain unbeaten with five wins from six matches.
Javi·5 min read
Gennaro Gattuso's side defeated Monza at the Stadio Olimpico thanks to a stunning strike from Nuno Tavares, a Gustav Isaksen goal and a late Andrea Pinamonti finish. The result takes Lazio to 16 points from 18 and level with Inter at the summit of Serie A. Roma, who led before the international break, dropped points with a goalless draw at Cesc Fàbregas' Como.
Matt·6 min read
Cristian Romero struck in the 87th minute to give Atletico Madrid a dramatic 2-1 win over Deportivo Alaves at Mendizorroza. The Argentine centre-back scored his first goal for the club to seal three vital points and extend Atletico's winning run to four straight LaLiga games. His leadership, quick adaptation and defensive numbers have made him one of the standout signings of the season.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read