New Delhi: As teams returned from the international break this weekend’s European football action left fans with plenty to talk about. The top leagues delivered a mix of drama and surprises that could shape the season ahead from dramatic comebacks in La Liga to historic milestones in the Bundesliga, tight title races in Serie A, and fan unrest in Ligue 1. With standout goals, unexpected results, and intense battles across the continent the weekend once again showcased why European football remains an unmissable spectacle. Here is a detailed roundup of the major action that took place this weekend.
La Liga
📊 STANDINGS | Here’s how the #LALIGAEASPORTS table looks after Matchday 14… pic.twitter.com/5DVy7OrM1v
— LALIGA English (@LaLigaEN) November 24, 2024
Barcelona endured another frustrating outing at Estadio de Balaídos, surrendering a two-goal lead in the dying moments to settle for a 2-2 draw with Celta Vigo. Despite controlling large parts of the game, the match turned after Marc Casado’s red card which gave Celta a golden opportunity to stage a late comeback. This draw highlights Barcelona’s struggles in Spain’s northwest where they have managed only two wins in their last ten visits alongside four defeats and four draws.
Real Madrid capitalized on Barcelona’s slip as they cruised to a 3-0 victory over Leganés. Kylian Mbappe broke his four-game goal drought with a clinical finish just before halftime, assisted by Vinicius Jr. Federico Valverde doubled the lead with a low free-kick in the 66th minute and Jude Bellingham added the finishing touch with a header after a rebound. The win brings Real Madrid within four points of the league leaders with a game in hand setting up an exciting title race.
In other matches, Valencia celebrated only their second win of the season, defeating Celta Vigo 4-2 in a high-scoring encounter that lifted them off the bottom of the table. Meanwhile, Alexander Sorloth’s late strike handed Atlético Madrid a crucial 1-0 victory against Alavés, keeping them firmly in the hunt for the title. Girona also edged past Getafe with a narrow 1-0 win, as Yangel Herrera scored the decisive goal and Paulo Gazzaniga delivered key saves to secure the points.
With Barcelona dropping points and Real Madrid narrowing the gap, the La Liga title race is heating up, while teams like Atlético and Girona continue their push for top positions.
Bundesliga
Bundesliga table after MD11 pic.twitter.com/imHSjiZRwP
— Bayern News world (@BayernNewsw) November 25, 2024
In Bundesliga, Harry Kane scripted history as he became the fastest player to reach 50 goals in the league during Bayern Munich’s commanding 3-0 victory over Augsburg. Kane scored a second-half penalty in the 63rd minute before adding two more in injury time, achieving the milestone in just 43 Bundesliga appearances and surpassing Erling Haaland’s record of 50 goals in 50 games for Borussia Dortmund.
The win extended Bayern’s lead at the top of the table to eight points, a gap that held after Leipzig suffered a dramatic 4-3 loss to Hoffenheim. Frankfurt moved up to second, trailing Bayern by six points, following their hard-fought 1-0 victory over Werder Bremen. Bayer Leverkusen remain in the top four after an impressive 5-2 win over Heidenheim, led by Xabi Alonso.
In the relegation battle, Bochum, Kiel, and St. Pauli all endured defeats, keeping them rooted in the bottom three.
Serie A
A look at the table after matchweek 13 🍿 pic.twitter.com/iWhx57xFJP
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) November 25, 2024
In Italy, league leaders Napoli edged out Roma 1-0 at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, ending their two-game winless streak. Romelu Lukaku scored the decisive goal against his former club, sliding in to convert Giovanni Di Lorenzo’s low cross in the 54th minute. Despite late pressure from Roma, including Artem Dovbyk’s header that hit the woodwork, Napoli held on for all three points. The win puts them at the top of the table with 29 points, one ahead of Atalanta, Inter, Fiorentina, and Lazio, who all sit on 28 points.
Fiorentina extended their remarkable winning streak to seven games, beating Como 2-0. Yacine Adli opened the scoring before Moise Kean sealed the victory. Goalkeeper David De Gea was instrumental, making an outstanding triple save in the second half to deny Como a way back into the match.
Lazio cruised to a 3-0 home win over Bologna after Tommaso Pobega was sent off for the visitors just before halftime. Second-half goals from Samuel Gigot, Mattia Zaccagni, and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru ensured a comfortable victory for Lazio, who are now unbeaten in their last seven matches across all competitions.
Atalanta kept up the pressure at the top with a 3-1 victory over Parma. Goals from Gianluca Scamacca and Ademola Lookman, along with a late strike from Teun Koopmeiners, secured the win, keeping Atalanta just a point behind Napoli.
Meanwhile, AC Milan and Juventus produced another disappointing encounter, playing out a goalless draw at the San Siro. It was their seventh consecutive league meeting with fewer than two goals, leaving both sides trailing in the title race.
At the bottom of the table, Monza ended a run of four straight defeats by earning a point in a 1-1 draw with Torino. The Serie A title race is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in years with four teams separated by just a point at the top of the standings.
Ligue 1
PSG, undefeated and at the top of Ligue 1 📊 pic.twitter.com/E6QVlM5K7C
— Ligue 1 English (@Ligue1_ENG) November 24, 2024
In Ligue 1, Nantes fans caused chaos in the final moments of their 2-0 home defeat to Le Havre, interrupting the match. Disgruntled supporters attempted to invade the pitch and hurled projectiles, forcing riot police to intervene. After over half an hour of delays and the stands being cleared, the remaining minutes were played.
Josue Casimir scored early in the third minute for Le Havre while Steve Ngoura added a second in the 74th minute to seal the victory. The loss leaves Nantes on a four-game losing streak, sitting 16th in the table and the relegation playoff spot.
Elsewhere, Nice shared the points with LOSC in a 2-2 draw while Reims secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Le Havre, and Montpellier triumphed 3-1 against Brest.
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