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Alcaraz sends Everton into League Cup last 16

Alcaraz sends Everton into League Cup last 16

The Argentine scored his first goal of the season just three minutes after coming on, in Everton's win over Wolverhampton.

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Sevilla beats Dépor 0-1, with ten men

Sevilla beats Dépor 0-1, with ten men

A goal from Miguel Sierra at the start of the second half and Angeliño's red card gave Sevilla the win at Riazor, climbing to fourth place in LaLiga.

Atlético thrashes Osasuna 4-0

Atlético thrashes Osasuna 4-0

Jonathan David, Lee Kang-In, Le Normand and Baena scored the goals on a night of total control at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.

Balkovec sinks Celta in the 87th

Balkovec sinks Celta in the 87th

Despite dominating possession and shots, Celta de Vigo fell 1-0 to Omonia Nicosia on a left-footed strike from Jure Balkovec seven minutes from time at GSP Stadium.

Sparta Prague Thrashes Ararat-Armenia 4-1

Sparta Prague Thrashes Ararat-Armenia 4-1

Two goals from Guddal in two minutes and total dominance with 13 corners earned Sparta Prague a rout in Yerevan in the Europa League.

Malaga-Villarreal, a duel with no winners yet

Malaga-Villarreal, a duel with no winners yet

Neither side has won in LaLiga this season, and the model gives Villarreal a slight edge over a Malaga side desperate for its first victory.

Plzeň vs Union SG: first win up for grabs

Plzeň vs Union SG: first win up for grabs

The model gives a slight edge to Union Saint-Gilloise against a Viktoria Plzeň side that's tough at home, in a matchup between two teams still without points in the Europa League l...

Real Sociedad-Bournemouth: Europa League kicks off

Real Sociedad-Bournemouth: Europa League kicks off

The models give a slight edge to the English side (52% win probability and 1.93 xG) against a Real Sociedad squad banking on its home form at Anoeta.

Colo Colo Honors Mirko Jozic After 20 Years Away From Chile

Colo Colo Honors Mirko Jozic After 20 Years Away From Chile

The club thanked the Croatian coach who delivered the 1991 Copa Libertadores, the most important star in its history.

Ferreira Nets First Goal, Moves Past Clasico

Ferreira Nets First Goal, Moves Past Clasico

The Peñarol defender celebrated his goal in the win over Albion and praised Germán Pezzella's impact as the club fights for the 2026 Clausura.

Lillestrøm favored over Torreense

Lillestrøm favored over Torreense

The Norwegian side, coming off a win in its last outing, enters as the clear favorite (67%) to beat the Portuguese club at home, even though Torreense arrives with the better recen...

Juventus favored against N.E.C. in Europa League

Juventus favored against N.E.C. in Europa League

Still pointless in the group, the model gives Juventus a 63% chance of victory but leaves room for goals on both sides.

Palace favored over Lech Poznan in European opener

Palace favored over Lech Poznan in European opener

Still pointless in the league phase, Crystal Palace hosts a Lech Poznan side arriving in better recent form, in a matchup the models see as close and high scoring.

Celtic favored against Ferencváros

Celtic favored against Ferencváros

The numbers point to an open contest at Celtic Park, with Celtic as slight favorites to pick up their first win of the league phase.

Beşiktaş - Marseille: no clear favorite

Beşiktaş - Marseille: no clear favorite

The Tüpras Stadyumu hosts both clubs' league-phase openers, with a Beşiktaş side riding a hot streak facing a Marseille team looking to turn things around, in a match the statistic...

Peñarol crush Canadian 11-0, nearing Clausura crown

Peñarol crush Canadian 11-0, nearing Clausura crown

Las Carboneras reached 24 points, and only Montevideo City Torque, with 21, can still catch them on the final matchday.

Deportes

De la Fuente extends with Spain through 2030

Rafael Louzán confirmed the contract extension and revealed that the Basque coach will earn a salary among the ten highest-paid national team managers in the world.

Remedi shines for Peñarol, praises Pezzella

Remedi shines for Peñarol, praises Pezzella

The Argentine midfielder reviewed the 3-1 win over Albion, the point deducted after the derby sanction, and his countryman's impact on defense.

Serie A

Fiorentina hosts Napoli with Mastantuono in form

The Viola arrive on the back of two straight wins and with Mastantuono as their standout man to face a Napoli side looking to settle into the standings.

Pipo González Returns to Alajuelense at 38

Pipo González Returns to Alajuelense at 38

The defender was registered in time and could play this Thursday against Marathón in the Central American Cup quarterfinals, while Bryan Ruiz takes over as interim coach following ...

Betis Clear Favorite Over Getafe at the Villamarín

Betis Clear Favorite Over Getafe at the Villamarín

Riding a strong run of form and sitting well in the standings, Pellegrini's side enters as the clear favorite according to our statistical model against a Getafe team mired near th...

OFI vs Hoffenheim: even matchup in Europa League

OFI vs Hoffenheim: even matchup in Europa League

The model gives a slight edge to Hoffenheim (43% to 31%) over a red-hot OFI side, in a Europa League matchup with no clear favorite and more than three expected goals combined.

Levski Sofia seeks revenge against Salzburg

Levski Sofia seeks revenge against Salzburg

The Bulgarian side, unbeaten at home in its recent run, hosts a Salzburg team that has never lost to them but struggles on the road in the competition, in a matchup the numbers pai...

Liga Profesional de Argentina

Rosario Central-Argentinos, annual table on the line

The "Canalla" arrives in better form after beating Tigre, while the "Bicho" looks to snap a run of poor results in a matchup that could shape a Copa Libertadores spot.

Liga Profesional de Argentina

Winless in 8, Racing hosts red-hot Sarmiento

La Academia is trying to halt its slide in the Clausura while Junin's Verde chases a spot in the Sudamericana.

Liga Profesional de Argentina

River vs. Huracán: kickoff time and TV info for Clausura 2026

Unbeaten in five, River looks to keep piling up points at home against a Huracán side riding high after beating Racing.

Liga Profesional de Argentina

San Lorenzo-Boca: kickoff times and how they arrive

The "Ciclon" is searching for consistency under Insua's new cycle while Arruabarrena's unbeaten "Xeneize" already has a Sudamericana semifinal spot locked up.

Europa League

Seven Colombians debut in the Europa League

Balanta, the two Duráns, Puerta, Cabal, Lucumí and Camilo Durán will play their first matches of the tournament between Wednesday and Thursday, while Lerma, Romero and Quintero wer...

Own goal gives Toluca win over Puebla

Own goal gives Toluca win over Puebla

A deflection off Jose Pachuca following a Federico Vinas shot that hit the post sealed the 0-1 with which Toluca beat Puebla at the Cuauhtemoc and reached 19 points as the leader o...

Arezo: self-critique after derby, goal vs Danubio

Arezo: self-critique after derby, goal vs Danubio

The Peñarol forward admitted the team "wasn't itself" in the loss to Nacional, celebrated the goal that ended his drought, and left the door open to a return to the national team u...

    
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