Barca beat Valencia, move nine points clear as Madrid stumble
Barcelona clung on with 10 men to beat Valencia 1-0 and move nine points clear of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga on Sunday, thanks to Raphinha’s early header.
Barcelona clung on with 10 men to beat Valencia 1-0 and move nine points clear of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga on Sunday, thanks to Raphinha’s early header.
On Sunday’s matchweek 26 action in the Premier League, Liverpool hammered Manchester United 7-0, where Mo Salah became Liverpool’s all time top goal scorer in the Premier League. Earlier on, Everton and Nottingham Forest played out to a 2-2 draw.
On Sunday in the DStv Premiership, Mamelodi Sundowns were held to a 1-1 draw with Stellenbosch FC. SuperSport United narrowly beat Golden Arrows 2-1.
Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah all scored twice as Liverpool shrugged off a season of frustration to thrash Manchester United 7-0 at Anfield on Sunday.
In the DStv Premiership, Orlando Pirates bounced back after losing in the Soweto Derby, with a 4-1 victory over Swallows. Chiefs edge Richards Bay 1-0. Royal AM and Cape Town City also secured important victories.
Atletico Madrid hammered Sevilla 6-1 in La Liga on Saturday. A sweet celebration for manager Diego Simeone who became Atletico’s longest serving manager.
Atletico Madrid crushed Sevilla 6-1 on Saturday to move third in La Liga as Diego Simeone celebrated setting a new milestone as coach.
Premier League leaders Arsenal came back from 2-0 down to beat Bournemouth 3-2, Chelsea secured a much needed victory in a 1-0 win over Leeds United. There were also wins for Man City, Aston Villa and Brighton.
Graham Potter praised Chelsea’s character as his struggling side eased the pressure on their beleaguered boss with a battling 1-0 win against Leeds on Saturday.
Pep Guardiola warned of the threat Newcastle will pose to Manchester City’s grip on the Premier League title in the coming years despite seeing off the Magpies 2-0 on Saturday.