Weekend Review: Haaland’s Magic, Mbappé’s Rise, and Leverkusen’s Revival
The Premier League, LaLiga, and Bundesliga served up a thrilling weekend of action, with Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, and Bayer Leverkusen stealing the show. Here’s a recap of the top stories from the world of football.
Premier League
Erling Haaland is a cheat code. It’s hard to put into words just how dominant he is on the pitch. Manchester City’s star striker bagged a brace against Brentford, turning a 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 win. The numbers are staggering – nine league goals in four games, 99 for City in all competitions in just 103 appearances. He’s a game-changer, and City are a different team with him on the pitch.
Aston Villa’s 3-2 win over Everton was the highlight of the Premier League weekend. Jhon Durán’s winner was the cherry on top of a thrilling match. If you’re going to win at Anfield for the first time in over 50 years, you might as well do it in style, and Nottingham Forest did just that, courtesy of Callum Hudson-Odoi’s stunning winner.
André Onana was the hero for Manchester United, making a vital penalty save to help his team to a 3-0 win over Southampton.
LaLiga
Kylian Mbappé is finally the Mbappé we’ve been expecting. The French superstar scored a stunning winner against Real Sociedad, and it’s clear he’s finally found his rhythm in Spain. Real Madrid’s 2-0 win was a statement, and Mbappé’s display was a reminder of his world-class quality.
Lamine Yamal was the star of the show for Barcelona, scoring twice in a 4-1 win over Girona. The 25-year-old is quickly becoming a fan favorite at the Camp Nou.
Bundesliga
Bayer Leverkusen are back in form, dominating TSG Hoffenheim 4-1. The defending champions are looking strong, and their 99th-minute winner against Wolfsburg was a testament to their never-say-die attitude.
Karim Adeyemi was the standout performer for Borussia Dortmund, scoring twice and assisting for Donyell Malen in a 4-2 win over Heidenheim.
What Else You Missed This Weekend
Pulisic on the mark as Milan warm up in style for Liverpool’s visit. Christian Pulisic scored a penalty and assisted on Youssouf Fofana’s goal as AC Milan thrashed Venezia 4-0. The win will have lifted the pressure off manager Paulo Fonseca ahead of Liverpool’s visit to the San Siro.
Robin van Persie’s Heerenveen lost 9-1 to AZ Alkmaar, a crushing defeat that will put his managerial credentials under scrutiny.
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