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Getafe 1-1 Celta in LaLiga

Getafe 1-1 Celta in LaLiga

Satriano put Getafe ahead in the first half, Starfelt leveled things after the restart, and Zaid Romero's ejection wasn't enough for Celta to complete the comeback at the Coliseum.

By EnPelotas Staff
Como vs RB Leipzig: Three Argentines Make Champions League Debut

Como vs RB Leipzig: Three Argentines Make Champions League Debut

The Italian club looks to control possession against the German side's press in a match managed by Demichelis, with Paz and Perrone starring in midfield.

Osorio nears first Crystal Palace start

Osorio nears first Crystal Palace start

The Chilean winger came off the bench Saturday in the 3-2 win over Fulham, and now Pierre Sage is signaling rotation for the cup competition.

Mourinho returns to Bernabéu vs 2010's Inter

Mourinho returns to Bernabéu vs 2010's Inter

Sixteen years after that embrace with Materazzi beside the team bus, the Portuguese coach welcomes his former club in the opening matchday of the league phase.

Betis back in Champions League after six years, says Pellegrini

Betis back in Champions League after six years, says Pellegrini

The Chilean coach acknowledges the emotional weight of this competition and sets the first target: beating Lille in the league phase opener.

Fiorentina Rehires Vanoli After Sacking Grosso

Fiorentina Rehires Vanoli After Sacking Grosso

The coach who saved the club from relegation just months ago is back after three matchdays produced nine goals conceded and none scored.

Suárez confirms offers but stays at Sporting

Suárez confirms offers but stays at Sporting

The Colombian striker has four goals in five matches and is preparing for his Champions League debut against Galatasaray.

Suárez Aims to Repeat Champions League Form With Sporting

Suárez Aims to Repeat Champions League Form With Sporting

The forward scored five crucial goals last season in his European debut with the Portuguese club, including two against PSG in the round of 16 comeback.

Mbappé stakes Ballon d'Or claim, addresses Vinicius question

Mbappé stakes Ballon d'Or claim, addresses Vinicius question

The Real Madrid forward explained that communication with his teammate is hard to control from the outside, but that both share the same goal of winning titles.

Fermín López: four goals in four LaLiga matchdays

Fermín López: four goals in four LaLiga matchdays

The Barcelona midfielder is scoring every 110 minutes, outpacing the goal-scoring rate of Real Madrid's English star.

PSG in freefall: barely clear of the drop zone

PSG in freefall: barely clear of the drop zone

Luis Enrique's side has managed just two points from three Ligue 1 matchdays without a single win, while its attacking stars have gone quiet in front of goal.

Premier League dominates transfers but no Champions League title in four years

Premier League dominates transfers but no Champions League title in four years

English clubs paid nine of the ten priciest transfers of the summer, yet Real Madrid and PSG have combined for more European titles than all of England this decade.

Fiorentina Fires Grosso After Matchday Three

Fiorentina Fires Grosso After Matchday Three

The coach who won the 2006 World Cup with Italy could not survive a 2-1 loss to Torino and becomes the first manager sacked among Europe's top five leagues.

America and Cruz Azul Meet in Clasico Joven With Opposite Storylines

America and Cruz Azul Meet in Clasico Joven With Opposite Storylines

Las Aguilas remain unbeaten in Liga MX but just lost to Monterrey in the Leagues Cup, while the reigning champion won its last two games and got Erik Lira back.

Racing falls to Tucuman in stoppage time

Racing falls to Tucuman in stoppage time

The home side dominated possession and shots, but the visitors' efficiency in the final third earned them all three points with a goal in the 92nd minute.

Erik Lira back with Cruz Azul, no Monaco move

Erik Lira back with Cruz Azul, no Monaco move

The captain came off the bench in Matchday 7 against Santos, a week after vanishing from the squad list during negotiations with the French club.

Cruz Azul beats Santos Laguna 1-0

Cruz Azul beats Santos Laguna 1-0

Jose Paradela scored in the 88th minute to hand Cruz Azul all three points at Estadio Banorte, capping an afternoon of heavy domination with 61.6% possession.

River beats Independiente Rivadavia 3-1

River beats Independiente Rivadavia 3-1

Montiel opened the scoring from the penalty spot and Galván sealed the win with two goals in the Argentine Primera División matchup.

Gatti rescues Juventus in the 91st minute

Gatti rescues Juventus in the 91st minute

Federico Gatti scored the equalizer in stoppage time to save Juventus from a stunning defeat, as the home side dominated the game but was caught out by Milan.

Lapadula scores in Universitario's draw with Comerciantes

Lapadula scores in Universitario's draw with Comerciantes

With six goals in eight matchdays, the Peruvian striker is already looking ahead to the derby against Alianza Lima at Matute.

Abreu Turned Down Nacional to Stay Loyal to Xolos

Abreu Turned Down Nacional to Stay Loyal to Xolos

The coach chose not to abandon his Mexican project midway through, putting loyalty ahead of the dream of managing the club of his life.

Boyé hat trick: Alavés rout Osasuna 5-2

Boyé hat trick: Alavés rout Osasuna 5-2

The Vitoria side moved up to second place in LaLiga with a win that far exceeded statistical expectations.

Milan vs Juventus: home turf power against European domination

Milan vs Juventus: home turf power against European domination

Two dynasties that have competed since the 1950s to define what it means to win in Italian soccer.

Arsenal rallies past Chelsea, stays unbeaten

Arsenal rallies past Chelsea, stays unbeaten

The home side recovered from Morgan Rogers' early opener to win 2-1 with goals from Havertz and Ødegaard, keeping their flawless record in the competition intact.

Barcelona romps to 0-5 win over Valencia

Barcelona romps to 0-5 win over Valencia

Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez lead the Blaugrana demolition in the opening minutes of a match that was one-way traffic from the start.

América Leans Hard on Its Academy Under Almada

América Leans Hard on Its Academy Under Almada

After beating San Luis and Puebla, the Azulcremas turned to players developed at Coapa, and the bet is starting to pay off in Liga MX.

Universitario: Romero under fire after 11 goals in 8 games

Universitario: Romero under fire after 11 goals in 8 games

The Cream goalkeeper has lost the confidence Cúper once gave him, and fans are already pointing to him as one of the team's main defensive problems.

Alan Mozo ends Cruz Azul's year of patchwork fixes

Alan Mozo ends Cruz Azul's year of patchwork fixes

After nearly twelve months of improvising starting fullbacks, La Máquina finally has a true specialist for the position.

Everton draws 2-2 with United in 95th minute

Everton draws 2-2 with United in 95th minute

The Merseyside club fell behind twice but found the equalizer in second-half stoppage time.

Teófilo Calls Out Teammates After Junior's 3-3 With Jaguares

Teófilo Calls Out Teammates After Junior's 3-3 With Jaguares

The forward hinted that not everyone on the roster is living up to what the Barranquilla club demands.

    
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