European Football Review – Episode 4 (till January 14): As expected, the weekend wasn’t only action-packed, but shocking as well. Three AFCON giants had winless games in seemingly mid-fixtures, while the Spanish Super Cup was a reverse of the previous year, as Madrid emerged as winners.
The main Premier League games of the weekend whetted our appetites with 4 and 5-goal thrillers respectively. It was indeed a weekend to remember, as all top 5 European leagues returned to duty for the first time in weeks. You probably missed a few of those, Worry less, we’ve got you covered.
English Premier League Reviews
Newcastle 2-3 Manchester City
City had the early lead through a backheel finish from Bernardo Silva in the 26th minute. However, two quick goals from Isak and Gordon in the 35th and 37th minute saw Newcastle head into halftime with the lead.
Kevin De Bruyne was the hero of the day, marking his return with an exquisite cameo at Saint James Park. The Belgian midfielder, who was playing for the first time since the first game of the season, came on in the 69th minute, with his said trailing 2-1. It took him just four minutes to make an impact, sending a low shot beyond the reach of Dubravka with 16 minutes to go.
After minutes of pushing for a winner, De Bruyne then sent an angled pass which was perfectly controlled by Bobb. Bobb then poked past Dubravka to give City the win. City moves up to second, mounting more pressure on their way to their 4th consecutive league trophy.
Man United 2-2 Tottenham
On two occasions, Tottenham came from behind to snatch a point at Old Trafford. United secured the early lead when striker, Rasmus Hojlund, netted his second goal in as many games after a discouraging start to life in the Premier League. A brilliant header from Richarlison gave Tottenham the right response to level the game.
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Again, United took the lead with Rashford netting his first Old Trafford goal since May. Both teams seemed to take turns in front of the goal, as Bentacur reacted shortly after Rashford’s goal. A pass from debutant, Timo Werner, found a running Bentacur, who put the North London side in front again. The result moved United up to 7th position, while Tottenham lost the chance to move into the top 4. Spurs sit 5th, level on points with 4th placed Arsenal who have more goal difference.
EPL Results Football Review
Burnley 1:1 Luton Town
Chelsea 1:0 Fulham
Newcastle 2:3 Manchester City
Everton 0:0 Aston Villa
Manchester United 2:2 Tottenham Hotspur
Spanish Super Cup Final Review
Real Madrid 4-1 Barcelona
It was a day specially made for the Brazilian Madridstas, Vinicius and Rodrygo, who split all 4 goals between them. Barcelona were completely humiliated after Vinicius netted a hat trick in the first 39 minutes. Madrid scored the first two goals before Lewandowski scored a volley to put Barca back in the game.
But they weren’t going to last so long, as Araujo brought Vinicius down four minutes after Barca’s goal. Rodrygo sealed the game in the 63rd minute and gave Real Madrid their first of a possible four trophies this season.
Spanish LaLiga Results Football Review
Sevilla 2:3 Deportivo Alaves
Las Palmas 3:0 Villarreal
Mallorca 1:1 Celta Vigo
Athletico Bilbao 2:1 Real Sociedad
Real Betis 1:0 Granada
Almeria 0:0 Girona
Cadiz CF 1:4 Valencia
Real Madrid 4:1 Barcelona (Super Cup Final)
Italian Serie A Results Football Review
Genoa 0:0 Torino
Napoli 2:1 Salernitana
Verona 2:1 Empoli
Monza 1:5 Inter Milan
Lazio 1:0 US Leece
Cagliari 2:1 Bologna
Fiorentina 2:2 Udinese
AC Milan 3:1 AS Roma
Bundesliga Results Football Review
Bayern Munich 3:0 Hoffenheim
RB Leipzig 0:1 Frankfurt
Freiburg 0:0 Union Berlin
Mainz 1:1 Wolfsburg
Cologne 1:1 Heidenheim
Augsburg 0:1 Bayer Leverkusen
Darmstadt 0:3 Dortmund
Bochum 1:1 Werder Bremen
Borrusia Mönchengladbach 3:1 Stuttgart
French Ligue 1 Results Football Review
Marseille 1:1 Strasbourg
Monaco 1:3 Reims
Rennes 2:0 Nice
Lille 3:0 Lorient
Brest 2:0 Montpellier
Metz 0:1 Toulouse
Nantes 1:2 Clermont
Le Havre 3:1 Olympique Lyon
RC Lens 0:2 PSG
