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In a thrilling La Liga encounter, Villarreal edged out Celta de Vigo 4-3 thanks to a decisive extra-time goal by Dani Parejo. The victory propels Villarreal to seven points, just two short of FC Barcelona, while Celta de Vigo remain on six points after three rounds.
AZ and FC Groningen played out a goalless draw at Euroborg, with the result placing FC Groningen second in the Eredivisie and AZ fourth. AZ also extended their streak to three games without conceding a goal.
A football drama unfolded at Heracles Almelo with a 1-1 draw against Willem II, as Juho Talvitie and Jesse Bosch each scored in a closely contested match. Both teams now prepare for a busy September with crucial fixtures ahead.
Sparta Rotterdam and Feyenoord shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw, with Camiel Neghli and Quinten Timber scoring for their respective sides. Despite Feyenoord being reduced to ten men after Ramiz Zerrouki's red card, both teams held firm to secure a point each.
A determined Newcastle United comeback saw Anthony Gordon equalize Marcus Tavernier's first-half goal, resulting in a 1-1 draw at AFC Bournemouth, who were later aggrieved by a controversial VAR decision denying a stoppage-time winner.
Chelsea romped to a 6-2 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, thanks to a stunning hat-trick from Noni Madueke and contributions from several other players, marking their first win of the season. Wolves, despite valiant efforts and two goals, faced their second consecutive defeat.
FC Bayern München secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over VfL Wolfsburg in an exhilarating Bundesliga matchup, with Serge Gnabry's late goal sealing the win. Notably, Thomas Müller equalled a club record by making his 709th competitive appearance for Bayern.
Go Ahead Eagles secured a commanding 2-0 win over RKC Waalwijk, with goals from Bobby Adekanye and Finn Stokkers, propelling them to 12th place in the Eredivisie table. RKC Waalwijk struggled after a red card and now sit 17th in the standings.
Real Madrid secured their first win of the season with a commanding 3-0 victory over Real Valladolid at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, thanks to goals from Federico Valverde, Brahim Díaz, and Endrick. Coach Carlo Ancelotti praised Endrick’s potential after his maiden goal for Madrid on his home debut.
Liverpool secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Brentford at Anfield, with goals from Luis Díaz and Mohamed Salah. Both teams now look ahead to their upcoming Premier League fixtures, with Liverpool visiting Manchester United and Brentford hosting Southampton.