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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.
Rayo Vallecano fell short in a thrilling encounter at RCDE Stadium, losing 2-1 to Espanyol in a dramatic stoppage-time finish. Espanyol clinched the victory with a late goal from Alejo Véliz, sealing their comeback after an early scare.
SC Heerenveen secured a commanding 4-0 victory over NAC Breda, with standout performances from Simon Olsson and Ion Nicolaescu. This win lifts SC Heerenveen to 10th in the Eredivisie, while NAC Breda slips to 14th.
Lazio and Milan battled to a thrilling 2-2 draw in an action-packed Serie A showdown, featuring goals from Pavlović, Castellanos, Dia, and Leão. Both teams showcased their attacking prowess, setting the stage for an exciting run of upcoming fixtures.
Napoli secured a dramatic comeback victory against Parma with a stoppage-time goal from André Zambo Anguissa, placing them in sixth position on the table. Romelu Lukaku made his mark with a debut goal, highlighting a new chapter with Victor Osimhen absent from the squad.
Sparta Rotterdam clinched a dramatic 2-1 victory over Willem II at Koning Willem II Stadion, with a late goal from Camiel Neghli securing the win. Willem II equalised late through Cisse Sandra but couldn’t hold on, leaving them in ninth place, while Sparta Rotterdam moved up to seventh in the Eredivisie table.
Valencia and Villarreal battled to a 1-1 draw in an enthralling La Liga encounter, with goals from Hugo Duro and Ayoze Pérez, and a red card for Pape Gueye marking the highlights of the match. Despite a spirited performance, Valencia remain at the bottom of the table, while Villarreal hold onto fourth place.