Barcelona Capitalise to Reclaim La Liga Summit
Barcelona returned to the top of La Liga after punishing defensive errors to secure a 3–0 victory over bottom club Real Oviedo in a rain-soaked encounter at Camp Nou. Goals from Dani Olmo, Raphinha and teenage sensation Lamine Yamal lifted the Catalan side to 52 points, one clear of Real Madrid, with Atlético Madrid a further eight points adrift.
After struggling to break down a resilient Oviedo side, Barcelona finally found the breakthrough in the 52nd minute when Olmo capitalised on hesitation in the Oviedo defence. Further mistakes followed as Raphinha intercepted a weak back-pass before calmly lifting the ball over goalkeeper Aarón Escandell. Yamal sealed the win with a stunning acrobatic volley in the 73rd minute.
Atlético Madrid also kept pace in the title race with a comfortable 3–0 win over Mallorca, courtesy of an opening goal from Alexander Sørloth, an own goal by David López and a late strike from substitute Thiago Almada, moving Diego Simeone’s side into third place.
Serie A: Juventus Impress as Milan Drop Points in Rome
In Italy, the European football round-up highlights a statement performance from Juventus, who claimed a convincing 3–0 home win over an injury-hit Napoli to strengthen their top-four ambitions. Goals from Jonathan David, Kenan Yildiz and a late strike by Filip Kostic secured all three points in Turin.
Yildiz doubled Juventus’s lead in the 77th minute with a composed finish following a well-timed run, before Kostic surprised Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret with a long-range effort late on.
AC Milan, meanwhile, saw their title hopes dented after being held to a 1–1 draw by Roma at the Stadio Olimpico. Koni De Winter gave Milan the lead early in the second half, but Lorenzo Pellegrini equalised from the penalty spot following a handball decision. The result leaves Inter Milan five points clear at the top of the standings.
Ligue 1: Endrick Hat-Trick Powers Lyon’s Run
In France, Lyon continued their impressive form with a 5–1 victory over Metz, extending their winning streak to eight matches across all competitions. On-loan Real Madrid forward Endrick starred with a hat-trick, opening his Lyon account before adding a second from open play and completing his treble from the penalty spot.
Goals from Ruben Kluivert and former Liverpool midfielder Tyler Morton further underlined Lyon’s attacking dominance, despite brief resistance from Metz, who remain rooted to the bottom of the table.
Bundesliga: Stuttgart Respond, Džeko Makes History
Germany also featured prominently in this European football round-up. Stuttgart bounced back from their Europa League setback with a convincing 3–0 win away at Borussia Mönchengladbach. Goals from Jamie Leweling, Chris Führich and substitute Deniz Undav secured the points after goalkeeper Alexander Nübel saved an early penalty.
In the second division, former Manchester City striker Edin Džeko made history on his Schalke debut, scoring at the age of 39 years and 314 days to become the oldest goalscorer in the 2. Bundesliga. His late strike sparked a dramatic comeback as Schalke recovered from two goals down to draw 2–2 with Kaiserslautern.
Continental Picture Takes Shape
Across Europe, this European football round-up underscores a familiar pattern: defensive errors are being ruthlessly punished, title races remain finely balanced and individual moments continue to shape the direction of seasons. With pressure mounting at both ends of the table, the coming weeks promise further decisive shifts across the continent’s major leagues.
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