Eintracht Braunschweig and Dynamo Dresden played out their first draw of the season on 2. Bundesliga matchday 5, with Thomas Keller scoring a late equaliser for Dresden.
Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli faces four to six months out after meniscus surgery. Ahead of Sunday’s match against Sassuolo, manager Luciano Spalletti has urged his squad to overcome a growing injury list and avoid an ‘alibi mentality’.
Stade Rennais are set to face Olympique de Marseille in Ligue 1, with Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal predicted to be benched following recent criticism. Fitness concerns also affect Alidu Seidu and Djaoui Cissé.
Barcelona sporting director Deco has shed light on why Bernardo Silva’s desired transfer to the Catalan club did not materialise, leading to his move to Real Madrid.
AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara has addressed the breakdown of his deadline day transfer to Chelsea, stating he has ‘turned the page’ on the aborted move.
As Ligue 1 enters its fourth round, AS Monaco, boasting the league’s best defence, prepares to face Strasbourg, who currently have the most prolific attack.
French forward Kylian Mbappé believes he was the standout player of the past season, citing his prolific goalscoring for Real Madrid and record-breaking World Cup performances as he eyes the Ballon d’Or.
Rennes secured their third consecutive victory, defeating Marseille 1-0 thanks to Adrien Thomasson’s goal, a result that sends them to the top of Ligue 1. Meanwhile, Marseille’s struggles continued with a third straight loss.
RC Lens defender Ismaelo Ganiou has been included in Zinédine Zidane’s provisional France squad, marking a potential first senior call-up for the 21-year-old.
Real Madrid coach José Mourinho has hit back at critics following his side’s 2-1 Champions League victory over Inter, insisting they could have scored ‘eight goals’. He defended the team’s display despite media and fan dissatisfaction.