The European football weekend highlights included Mbappe’s challenging debut in El Clasico, Kane’s impressive goal for Bayern, and Napoli’s continued dominance in Serie A.
Mbappe’s Challenging Debut in El Clasico
The European football weekend highlights included Mbappe’s challenging debut in El Clasico, where he struggled against Barcelona’s high line. Despite twice thinking he’d scored, his goals were ruled offside, leading to criticism from Spanish media. Real Madrid’s defeat left them six points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona, who triumphed with a 4-0 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu, thanks to Robert Lewandowski and others.
Key Performances Across Europe’s Top Leagues
In Serie A, Napoli maintained their lead with a narrow 1-0 win over Lecce, courtesy of Giovanni di Lorenzo’s late goal. Antonio Conte’s side remains four points clear of Inter Milan, who drew 4-4 with Juventus in a thrilling Derby d’Italia. Meanwhile, AC Milan’s match was postponed due to severe weather conditions.
In Germany, Harry Kane scored for Bayern Munich in their dominant 5-0 win over Bochum, helping them reclaim the top spot in the Bundesliga. Elsewhere, Bayer Leverkusen were held to a 2-2 draw by Werder Bremen, and RB Leipzig secured a comeback victory against Freiburg.
France saw PSG extend their lead with a 3-0 win over Marseille, while Nice and Lille also claimed derby victories. In Portugal, Sporting continued their perfect start with a 3-0 win over Famalicao, and Benfica secured a 5-0 triumph with a standout performance from Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu.
The Netherlands witnessed PSV widen their lead with a 6-0 victory over PEC Zwolle, while Ajax moved up to third after defeating Willem II.
These European football weekend highlights showcase the intense competition and standout performances across the continent’s top leagues. For more updates on football and other sports stories, visit the BBC. Explore additional sports insights on Eurasia Sports.
