European Football Weekend Roundup: Drama, Goals, and Surprises Across the Leagues - SportsLounge

The weekend’s action across Europe’s top leagues delivered an abundance of drama, goals, and late twists, with several giants reclaiming their form and others suffering setbacks.

German Bundesliga: Leverkusen Leave It Late

Bayer Leverkusen edged out Borussia Mönchengladbach in a thrilling 3-2 victory, leaving their fans relieved and exhilarated. The defending champions, Leverkusen, faced fierce resistance as Gladbach’s Kleindienst netted a brace to keep the pressure on. However, goals from Granit Xhaka and a crucial brace from Florian Wirtz sealed the win for Leverkusen. It was a hard-fought battle, and though Mönchengladbach made the champions sweat, Leverkusen’s resilience shone through to take all three points.

French Ligue 1: PSG’s Ruthless Attack Continues

In Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain showed no signs of missing star man Kylian Mbappé as they thrashed Montpellier 6-0. A barrage of goals from Kang-In Lee, Achraf Hakimi, Marco Asensio, Warren Zaïre-Emery, and a brace from Bradley Barcola showcased PSG’s attacking prowess. The Parisians have now netted 10 goals in just two league matches, sending a strong message to the rest of the league that they remain the team to beat, even without their talisman.

English Premier League: Brighton Stun Struggling Manchester United

Manchester United’s woes continued as they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford. Despite Amad Diallo’s second-half equalizing goal for United, Brighton had scored in the first half courtesy goal from Danny Welbeck and a late winner from João Pedro. Brighton’s dominance over United is becoming more than a trend, with the Seagulls now winning four of their last six meetings against the Red Devils. For Erik ten Hag, the pressure is mounting as United continues to struggle in the league.

Chelsea Thrash Wolves to Regain Confidence

After a disheartening loss to Manchester City, Chelsea roared back to life with an emphatic 6-2 victory over Wolves. The Blues were inspired by goals from Cole Palmer, and Nicolas Jackson, and a sensational hat-trick from Noni Madueke, capped off by debutant João Félix netting his first goal for the club. New manager Enzo Maresca will be pleased with the response as Chelsea look to build momentum under his guidance. The last time Chelsea hit six goals was back in April 2022 against Southampton, and this result may just be the confidence boost they needed.

La Liga: Real Madrid Respond with Dominant Win

Real Madrid got back to winning ways after a disappointing draw in their opening match, comfortably beating Real Valladolid 3-0. Federico Valverde, Brahim Diaz, and rising star Endrick all found the back of the net in a performance that reaffirmed Madrid’s title aspirations. While the head-to-head record strongly favored Los Blancos, this victory was crucial to send a statement that they remain a force to be reckoned with in La Liga.

Serie A: Napoli Bounce Back in Style

Napoli recovered from their shocking 3-0 loss to Hellas Verona in the season opener with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Bologna. After last week’s humiliation, the Partenopei gave their home fans much to cheer about as they put on a commanding display. The win will be a huge boost for manager Antonio Conte, as Napoli looks to reclaim the form that saw them crowned Serie A champions last season.

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich Start Title Quest with Late Victory

Bayern Munich began their Bundesliga campaign with a dramatic 3-2 win. After missing out on the title to Bayer Leverkusen last season, Bayern were eager to start strong. The Bavarians left it late, but their persistence paid off as they took all three points. The question now looms: Can Bayern reclaim the title from Leverkusen, or will they once again fall short?

Which Result Shocked You?

From Manchester United’s continued struggles to PSG’s ruthless scoring spree, this weekend provided plenty of storylines. But which match shocked you the most? Let us know in the comments below!