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Atalanta edged out Fiorentina 3-2 in a thrilling Serie A encounter, securing a first-half lead that they maintained through a goalless second half. Despite Fiorentina's strong start, Atalanta's resilience paid off, pushing them to eighth place in the standings.
Lecce showcased resilience to earn a 0-0 draw against Torino, maintaining their position in 13th place in Serie A. Torino remains in fourth place as they prepare for upcoming matches against Hellas Verona, Milan, and Inter.
Heracles Almelo extended their winless streak to five matches following a goalless draw against Almere City, leaving them just above the Eredivisie's relegation zone. The upcoming fixtures for Heracles and Almere City could be crucial in determining their season's trajectory.
Newcastle United turned around a first-half deficit to secure a 2-1 victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers, thanks to a stunning 20-yard goal from Harvey Barnes. The result extended Wolves' winless streak to four matches and lifted Newcastle to third place in the Premier League.
Werder Bremen clinched a 2-1 victory over FSV Mainz 05 at Mewa Arena, with Derrick Köhn securing the decisive goal despite Bremen going down to ten men. This hard-fought win propels Bremen to 8th in the Bundesliga, while Mainz 05 linger in 15th place.
Napoli's commanding 4-0 victory over Cagliari at Sardegna Arena propels them to the top of the Serie A standings, with standout performances from Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Romelu Lukaku, and Alessandro Buongiorno. Despite the challenging playing conditions noted by Conte, Napoli's precision and persistence secured a dominant win.
Athletic Club battled to a 3-2 victory over Las Palmas, with Iñaki Williams assisting all three goals. Despite Mikel Jauregizar's red card, Athletic Club held on, securing their position in ninth place in the La Liga standings.
In a gripping Serie A encounter, Monza and Inter drew 1-1, with Dany Mota initially putting Monza ahead and Denzel Dumfries equalizing for Inter in the final minutes. Monza's winless streak extends to four games, as they prepare for matches against Bologna and Napoli, while Inter set their sights on derby rivals Milan.
Atlético Madrid's dominant 3-0 victory over Valencia extends their streak of clean sheets in La Liga, while Valencia's struggles continue with a fifth consecutive match without a win.
FC Barcelona made it five wins in a row with a dominant 4-1 victory over Girona, featuring a brace from Lamine Yamal and goals from Dani Olmo and Pedri. Despite a late goal from Cristhian Stuani for Girona, Barcelona’s lead in La Liga grows to four points.