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FC Utrecht clinched a thrilling 3-2 win against Willem II at Stadion Galgenwaard, with two own-goals playing a crucial role in the Eredivisie clash. The victory elevates FC Utrecht to third in the standings, setting up intriguing upcoming fixtures.
Juventus' impenetrable defence held strong in a tense 0-0 draw against Napoli in Serie A. Both teams look to tough upcoming fixtures to solidify their positions in the league table.
Crystal Palace and Manchester United played to a goalless stalemate at Selhurst Park, continuing Crystal Palace's winless streak and leaving them in 16th place. Manchester United, now 11th, are set for upcoming fixtures against Tottenham, Aston Villa, and Brentford.
In a thrilling Bundesliga encounter, FSV Mainz 05 clinched a 3-2 victory over FC Augsburg, despite playing much of the match with ten men at the WWK Arena. Key contributions from Jonathan Burkardt and Armindo Sieb helped secure the win, moving Mainz up to 10th in the league standings.
Empoli moved up to fifth in Serie A after a comprehensive 2-0 win at Sardegna Arena, leaving Cagliari stranded at the bottom of the table. Goals from Lorenzo Colombo and Sebastiano Esposito sealed Cagliari's fifth consecutive match without a victory.
AZ climbed to the top of the Eredivisie with a 2-1 victory over PEC Zwolle, maintaining their unbeaten streak after six games. Ibrahim Sadiq's brace propelled AZ to victory, while PEC Zwolle's effort led to a late goal from Dylan Vente.
In a thrilling encounter, Torino secured a 3-2 victory over Hellas Verona at Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi, moving to the top of the Serie A standings. Despite being down to ten men early, Hellas Verona fought back but ultimately couldn't overcome Torino's offensive prowess.
Deportivo Alavés secured a 2-1 victory over Sevilla at Estadio de Mendizorroza, with goals from Carlos Vicente and Carlos Martín propelling them to sixth in La Liga. With upcoming challenging fixtures, Alavés will look to maintain their strong form against top-tier opponents.
Monaco triumphed in a thrilling 2-1 Champions League victory over FC Barcelona at Stade Louis II, showcasing resilience and strategic brilliance. Eric García's early red card for Barcelona set the stage for Monaco's Maghnes Akliouche and George Ilenikhena to carve out the win.
In a UEFA Champions League encounter, Sturm Graz succumbed to a 2-1 defeat to Brest, with a crucial red card and an own-goal marking the key moments of the match. Brest's Hugo Magnetti and Abdallah Sima were on target, ensuring their side's victory.