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Manchester City clinched a 2-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge thanks to goals from Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovačić, leaving the home side unable to score. Despite strong performances, Chelsea's Enzo Maresca emphasized the need to capitalize on chances moving forward.
Hellas Verona triumphed with a 3-0 victory over Napoli at Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi, thanks to standout performances from Dailon Rocha Livramento and debutant Daniel Mosquera. Napoli's coach Antonio Conte, making his Serie A debut, apologised to supporters for the lackluster second half performance.
Rayo Vallecano emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Real Sociedad, thanks to a strong second-half performance. Goals from Jorge de Frutos and Sergio Camello secured the win, despite a late effort from Martín Zubimendi.
Cagliari and Roma's opening game at Sardegna Arena ended in a 0-0 draw, with both teams unable to capitalize on their chances. Keep an eye on their upcoming fixtures as they look to bounce back.
Lazio emerged victorious in their home clash against Venezia with a 3-1 win, securing their lead through a penalty and an unfortunate own-goal from the visitors. Venezia initially shocked Lazio with an early goal, but the hosts quickly turned the tide in their favour.
Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Mallorca despite Rodrygo's early goal, as Vedat Muriqi's second-half equalizer and a late red card for Ferland Mendy shifted the match's dynamic. Carlo Ancelotti expressed his disappointment, emphasizing the need for a better attitude and performance.
In a pulsating Serie A encounter, Bologna and Udinese battled to a 1-1 draw, with goals from Riccardo Orsolini and Lautaro Giannetti lighting up the second half.
In a thrilling Eredivisie clash, FC Twente and Sparta Rotterdam battled to a dramatic 1-1 draw, with late goals bringing the game to life. Upcoming fixtures promise more excitement for both teams.
Liverpool secured a dominant 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town at Portman Road, with goals from Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah ensuring a winning start for the new manager. Ipswich struggled to break down Liverpool's defense, making the loss a tough pill to swallow ahead of their upcoming fixtures.
Arsenal secured a solid 2-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium, with goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka ensuring a strong start to their Premier League campaign. Mikel Arteta praised his team’s performance, highlighting the importance of their defensive stability and clinical finishing.