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FSV Mainz 05 claimed a commanding 3-0 victory over St. Pauli at Millerntor-Stadion, with Jonathan Burkardt's double strike and Nadiem Amiri's creative playmaking highlighting the visitors' attacking prowess. St. Pauli must now regroup as they face a challenging run of fixtures, while Mainz continue to build on their positive Bundesliga campaign.
NAC Breda secured a crucial 1-0 win over NEC in the Eredivisie, with Dominik Janošek scoring the decisive goal despite Saná Fernandes's red card. This victory ends NEC's winless streak and moves NAC Breda up to 12th in the standings.
PSV solidified their lead in the Eredivisie with a 2-1 victory over Sparta Rotterdam, marking their eighth consecutive win. Despite a red card, PSV overcame an early deficit, showcasing resilience ahead of challenging fixtures against AZ and Ajax.
Inter's Marcus Thuram delivered a standout performance with a hat-trick in their thrilling 3-2 victory over Torino, securing a crucial win that elevates them to second place in Serie A. Despite a red card setback, Torino put up a valiant fight, but were unable to prevent Inter from closing the gap on leaders Napoli.
West Ham United secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town at the London Stadium, with Michail Antonio, Mohammed Kudus, Jarrod Bowen, and Lucas Paquetá all finding the back of the net. Ipswich's struggles continue as they remain winless in the Premier League, while West Ham's form sees them moving into 12th place.
In a defensive showdown at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque, Leganés and Valencia played to a goalless draw, leaving both teams yearning for goals and crucial points in the upcoming fixtures.
Napoli continued their impressive form with a 3-1 victory over Como, highlighted by Romelu Lukaku's crucial contributions, extending their lead in Serie A as they remain unbeaten for six games. Despite Como's equalizer, Napoli's dominance proved decisive, setting the stage for their upcoming clashes against Empoli and Milan.
FC Augsburg secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach in a gripping Bundesliga encounter at the WWK Arena, climbing to 11th in the standings. Both teams now prepare for upcoming clashes as the competition intensifies.
Hellas Verona emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Venezia, thanks to an own-goal in the closing stages, a result that elevates them to 10th place in Serie A. Despite an early strike from Venezia, Verona swiftly leveled the scores, setting the stage for their triumphant home clash.
Atalanta secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk in their Champions League clash, with goals from Berat Djimsiti, Ademola Lookman, and Raoul Bellanova. This crucial win places Atalanta in seventh, while Shakhtar Donetsk must regroup from 25th place.