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Adama Traoré's 32nd-minute goal secured a 1-1 draw for Fulham against Ipswich Town, leaving both teams to share the points in an engaging encounter. Fulham now sit in 11th place, while Ipswich Town remains in 16th.
Aston Villa edged out Leicester City with a 2-1 win at the King Power Stadium, moving themselves up to sixth place in the Premier League standings. Goals from Amadou Onana and Jhon Durán secured the victory, despite a late effort from Leicester's Facundo Buonanotte.
In a thrilling Eredivisie showdown, Almere City and FC Groningen settled for a 1-1 draw, with goals from Baptiste Guillaume and Leandro Bacuna ensuring a share of the spoils. The draw extends Almere City's winless streak to four games, while FC Groningen maintains their strong position in third place.
FC Barcelona surged to a commanding 7-0 win over Real Valladolid, extending their lead in La Liga and showcasing their offensive prowess. The victory featured standout performances from Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski, with the team celebrating a fourth consecutive triumph.
Manchester City extended their lead in the Premier League with a commanding 3-1 victory over West Ham United, highlighted by Erling Haaland's hat-trick. The win reinforces their top spot, now two points clear of Brighton & Hove Albion.
In a captivating encounter, RB Leipzig triumphed 3-2 over Bayer 04 Leverkusen, ending Leverkusen's 35-game Bundesliga unbeaten streak and catapulting Leipzig to the top of the table. Loïs Openda's decisive goal completed the comeback and underscored an unforgettable match at BayArena.
In a thrilling start, Bologna and Empoli exchanged early goals to settle for a 1-1 draw, with both sides now focusing on their upcoming fixtures to climb the Serie A table.
Lecce triumphed 1-0 over Cagliari thanks to an early goal from Nikola Krstović, despite being down to ten men for the second half. This victory positions Lecce 13th in Serie A, while Cagliari sits at 17th.
In a dominant performance, NEC triumphed 3-0 over Fortuna Sittard, moving them to sixth place in the Eredivisie standings. Key goals from Koki Ogawa, Rober González, and Sami Ouaissa sealed the victory.
Atlético Madrid clinched a late 1-0 victory over Athletic Club, extending their defensive streak to three games without conceding, thanks to Angel Correa's decisive 90th-minute goal. This win maintains Atlético's strong position in third place, while Athletic Club remains in 12th.