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Cagliari ended their five-game losing streak with a 2-0 win over Sassuolo, thanks to a late goal and assist combination from Matteo Prati and Alberto Dossena. Sassuolo now faces an uphill battle against Lazio, while Cagliari looks to build on this victory against Fiorentina.
Sparta Rotterdam staged a thrilling comeback to defeat SC Heerenveen 2-1, thanks to goals from C. Neghli and Tobias Lauritsen. Despite trailing at halftime, Sparta capitalized on their strong form, solidifying their place in the Eredivisie top ranks.
Lazio and Inter shared the spoils in a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with late drama ensuring both sides extended their recent positive runs. Denzel Dumfries' late equaliser cancelled out Daichi Kamada's first-half goal, setting up intriguing fixtures ahead for both teams.
NEC triumphed over Almere City with a commanding 4-1 victory in an exciting Eredivisie encounter. Despite an early lead by Almere City, NEC's late goals sealed their impressive win.
In an impressive display at San Mamés Barria, Athletic Club secured a 2-0 victory over Sevilla with early goals from Raúl García and Iker Muniain. This win shapes up the teams' upcoming fixtures, with Athletic Club visiting Rayo Vallecano, while Sevilla face FC Barcelona.
Excelsior initially held Feyenoord to a 0-0 stalemate, but Feyenoord surged to a 4-0 victory, marking their fifth consecutive win. Elsewhere in the Eredivisie, NEC, PSV, Sparta Rotterdam, and FC Twente secured triumphs, while AZ and FC Utrecht played to a thrilling 3-3 draw.
Walid Cheddira's early goal secured a 1-0 win for Frosinone over Monza, extending Monza's winless streak to eight games. Elsewhere, Serie A saw a flurry of action with draws and surprising victories across various fixtures.
Manchester United secured a 2-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at The American Express Community Stadium, with goals from Diogo Dalot and Rasmus Højlund. Elsewhere, it was a thrilling weekend in the Premier League with notable wins for Arsenal, Newcastle United, and Liverpool.
Cádiz and Las Palmas played out a tense goalless draw at Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla, with Cádiz showing resilience despite a red card for Víctor Chust. The result extends Las Palmas' winless streak to 13 games while maintaining Cádiz's unbeaten defensive record for the last three matches.
In a hard-fought Premier League clash, Nottingham Forest secured a 2-1 victory over Burnley, thanks to an early brace from Chris Wood, while Burnley’s late effort from Josh Cullen wasn't enough to alter the outcome.