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Lanús beats Vélez 2-0, closes gap

Lanús beats Vélez 2-0, closes gap

Sasha Marcich opened the scoring in the 58th minute as Lanús sealed a 2-0 win that leaves it just one point behind Vélez Sarsfield in the standings.

By EnPelotas Staff
Coventry thrashes Newcastle 4-1

Coventry thrashes Newcastle 4-1

With just 33% possession, Coventry made the most of its chances to beat a Newcastle side that controlled the ball and the shot count but not the scoreboard, 4-1.

Torino rallies past Udinese 2-1

Torino rallies past Udinese 2-1

A goal from substitute Kulenovic, scored just three minutes after coming on, gave Torino a win that outperformed the pre-match odds despite having far less possession than Udinese.

Hayes wants quick USWNT reaction after Spain loss

Hayes wants quick USWNT reaction after Spain loss

The American coach wants her team to fix its slow starts before Tuesday's rematch with Spain, with both sides missing key players.

Champions League

Boca's winning record vs. Brazilian clubs in the Libertadores

Of Boca's 6 Libertadores titles, 4 came specifically against Brazilian opponents, with Riquelme and Palermo as the central figures in those series.

Atalanta rout Venezia 3-1, finish with ten men

Atalanta rout Venezia 3-1, finish with ten men

A brace from Krstovic and a goal from Kessie in the opening minutes settled the match, which Venezia could not overturn despite dominating the second half and Elmas's late red card...

Carrascal fires Flamengo top in Fluminense clasico

Carrascal fires Flamengo top in Fluminense clasico

The Colombian scored a first-time finish at the Maracana to reach six goals in the Brasileirao, just days before the Libertadores semifinal against Estudiantes.

Copa Libertadores

Fluminense-Palmeiras: Libertadores semi kicks off

With Hulk and Soteldo on one side and Gustavo Gomez and Giay on the other, both teams take their first step toward the final.

Villarreal, Napoli Look to Bounce Back in Champions League

Villarreal, Napoli Look to Bounce Back in Champions League

Both clubs lost their European openers and arrive pointless for a tightly matched clash at the Ceramica.

Viking vs. Bayern in Champions League

Viking vs. Bayern in Champions League

Viking look to bounce back from their opening defeat against a Bayern Munich side that arrives as favorite after a 5-0 rout in their league phase debut.

Champions League

Man City vs PSG: Champions League times and lineups

City arrives unbeaten and in scoring form in the Premier League, while PSG looks to Europe for the consistency it has yet to find in Ligue 1.

Leipzig hosts PSV aiming to regroup in Champions League

Leipzig hosts PSV aiming to regroup in Champions League

The model projects a tight match with a slight edge for the home side (43% to 35%) and goals expected at both ends, as each team tries to shake off a disappointing European opener.

Inter hosts a Brugge side in need of points

Inter hosts a Brugge side in need of points

Both sides come in off a loss in the opening matchday, and the model gives Inter a 54% chance of winning, though a draw at the Meazza can't be ruled out.

Galatasaray hosts a red-hot Barcelona

Galatasaray hosts a red-hot Barcelona

After losing their opener, the Turkish side hosts Barcelona at RAMS Park, with the Catalans riding five straight wins and installed as clear favorites by the models.

Atletico Seeks Response Against Surging United

Atletico Seeks Response Against Surging United

The Madrid side, coming off a loss in its European opener, hosts a United team riding a big win at the Metropolitano, in a matchup the model sees as close with a slight edge for th...

Arsenal, clear favorite against Lille

Arsenal, clear favorite against Lille

With a 67% win probability according to the model, Arsenal will look to keep its perfect start going at the Emirates against a Lille side still searching for its first win in the l...

Copa Libertadores

Estudiantes vs Flamengo, Libertadores semifinal

The Pincha hosts a Flamengo side riding high after beating rival Fluminense, on Thursday at Estadio UNO.

Liga Premier

Gerrard: "City Should Lose Their Titles"

The former Liverpool player rejects an administrative relegation and instead proposes punishing the club with prolonged sporting sanctions in the Premier League.

Deportes

Boca-Vasco da Gama: first leg at La Bombonera without Paredes

Without its captain, Boca looks to build a home advantage against a Vasco side that has won seven of its last eleven matches.

Champions League

Roma vs. Real Madrid: Mourinho's Olimpico Homecoming

Real Madrid rolls into Rome off a win over Inter while Roma looks to spring an upset in Champions League matchday two.

Sabah, Slavia seek first win

Sabah, Slavia seek first win

After losing their league phase openers, Sabah and Slavia Prague meet in Baku in an evenly matched clash where both sides need to open their points tally.

Lens hosts Sporting CP, both with perfect records

Lens hosts Sporting CP, both with perfect records

Both sides won their European openers and will look to confirm their strong start at Stade Félix Bollaert-Delélis in a matchup the model sees as very even.

LaLiga EA Sports

Atletico-Barcelona: Julian Alvarez under fire at the Metropolitano

First place meets second place this Sunday, with the Argentine forward still goalless and under fire from Atletico fans after his flirtation with Barca.

Pumas 3-3 Cruz Azul: the comeback

Pumas 3-3 Cruz Azul: the comeback

Down to ten men for nearly an hour, Pumas watched a two-goal lead slip away against a Cruz Azul side that dominated possession and leveled 3-3 in stoppage time in Liga MX.

VAR Denies Independiente Late Winner Against Talleres

VAR Denies Independiente Late Winner Against Talleres

Talleres de Cordoba and Independiente played out a scoreless draw in a match that produced far more chances than the scoreboard suggested, with VAR disallowing a late Banegas goal.

Rondon saves Pachuca in 3-3 thriller vs Necaxa

Rondon saves Pachuca in 3-3 thriller vs Necaxa

Necaxa led by as many as two goals at Estadio Hidalgo, but two headers from Salomon Rondon in three minutes denied Pachuca defeat.

St. Louis City rout LA Galaxy 6-2

St. Louis City rout LA Galaxy 6-2

A blistering start with two Holse goals in the first six minutes set up a rout that widens the gap between second and ninth place in the Western Conference.

Jiménez's Brace Lifts Santos Laguna to Win

Jiménez's Brace Lifts Santos Laguna to Win

Despite controlling possession and dictating the run of play, Atlético San Luis fell 1-2 to a sharper Santos Laguna side, led by Tahiel Jiménez's two goals.

Belgrano shocks Racing with help from VAR

Belgrano shocks Racing with help from VAR

Racing controlled possession and the xG numbers were nearly even, but a stunning strike from Zelarayán and a disallowed goal from Rigoni handed Belgrano all three points at the Cil...

Rosario Central routs rival 5-0 behind Di María brace

Rosario Central routs rival 5-0 behind Di María brace

With a brace from Di María and a red card for Arce on the other side, Rosario Central crushed Independiente Rivadavia 5-0 to tighten its grip on first place in Group B.

    
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