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NEC secured a thrilling 4-1 victory over Almere City, while Heracles Almelo and Fortuna Sittard played to a tension-filled 0-0 draw, highlighting a weekend of diverse results in the Eredivisie.
PSV secured a convincing 3-1 victory over RKC Waalwijk, extending their impressive form in the Eredivisie. Elsewhere, Feyenoord cruised to a 4-0 win against Excelsior, and Vitesse held Ajax to a thrilling 2-2 draw.
Romelu Lukaku's 79th-minute goal secured a 1-0 home victory for Roma against Genoa, despite Roma being reduced to ten men after Leandro Paredes was sent off. Roma will next face Empoli away, while Genoa will host Bologna.
Villarreal and Real Madrid engaged in a thrilling encounter at Estadio de la Cerámica, culminating in an exhilarating 4-4 draw that saw Alexander Sørloth's hat-trick rescue a point for the hosts. This dramatic conclusion halted Real Madrid's run of nine straight league victories.
FC Barcelona cruised to a 3-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano, maintaining their streak of clean sheets and reinforcing their dominance at home. Pedri's quickfire double sealed the win, as Barcelona continue their impressive form with six consecutive home victories.
Mallorca and Almería played out an exhilarating 2-2 draw in their La Liga clash, with late drama ensuring a share of the spoils. Mallorca now prepare to face Getafe, while Almería gear up to host Cádiz.
Osasuna returned to winning ways with a crucial 4-1 victory over Atlético Madrid, ending a six-game winless streak. Both teams now face key fixtures, with Atlético traveling to Real Sociedad and Osasuna hosting Villarreal.
Real Sociedad clinched a solid 2-0 victory over Real Betis at Estadio Benito Villamarín, demonstrating their attacking dominance. Meanwhile, Real Betis' formidable start, featuring goals from Brais Méndez and Mikel Merino, wasn't enough to alter their middle-range form of two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five games.
Girona secured a stunning 3-1 victory over Valencia, highlighting their superior form in a captivating La Liga clash. Valencia's struggles continue as they grapple with their sixth consecutive match without a win.
Chelsea edged past AFC Bournemouth with a 2-1 victory at Stamford Bridge, while highlights from the Premier League weekend included wins for Arsenal, Newcastle United, and Manchester United. Notably, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur continued their winning streaks, triumphing over West Ham United and Sheffield United respectively.