Manchester City Defeats Liverpool; Lewandowski Shines Upon Return
As we approach the last international break of 2025, numerous countries are set to secure their spots for the upcoming 2026 World Cup. Prior to this, Europe’s elite leagues have provided plenty of excitement. In a key matchup this weekend, Manchester City handed Liverpool a damaging defeat, winning 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium. This victory highlighted the exceptional performance of Jérémie Doku and celebrated Pep Guardiola‘s milestone of 1,000 games as a manager.
In Spain’s LaLiga, Robert Lewandowski made his return from injury, helping Barcelona secure a 4-2 victory over Celta Vigo. This win allowed Barcelona to close the gap on league leaders Real Madrid, who ended their weekend with a draw. Additionally, Bayern Munich saw their impressive 16-match winning streak come to an end, settling for a 2-2 draw against Union Berlin in the Bundesliga. Meanwhile, Arsenal dropped points in a match against newly promoted Sunderland, tightening their lead in the Premier League.
The weekend also raised various discussion points regarding Napoli and their struggles this season, Paris Saint-Germain who might have a competitive title race ahead in Ligue 1, and the disappointing performance of both Manchester United and Tottenham in their latest encounter. Additionally, Antoine Griezmann played a vital role in Atletico Madrid‘s fourth consecutive victory.
As we analyze these developments, it’s clear that the momentum in European football is intensifying.
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