"European Soccer Round-Up: Manchester United Faces Humiliation, Madrid Derby Disrupted by Fan Chaos"
This weekend’s European soccer action showcased Manchester United’s continuing struggles as they suffered a 3-0 defeat at home against Tottenham, marking their third league loss in six matches. Captain Bruno Fernandes received a red card, compounding United’s woes. Manager Erik ten Hag defended his position amid mounting pressure, emphasizing a united front within the club.
In other Premier League matches, Liverpool climbed to the top of the table with a 2-1 victory over Wolves, while Arsenal narrowly edged Leicester City 4-2 thanks to a late own goal and a VAR-reviewed strike by Kai Havertz. Chelsea also made headlines, with Cole Palmer becoming the first player in Premier League history to score four first-half goals in a single match during their 4-2 win over Brighton.
In La Liga, the Madrid derby between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid was marred by fan trouble, resulting in a 20-minute suspension as objects were thrown onto the pitch. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with both teams sharing the spoils amidst the chaos.
In Turkey’s Süper Lig, José Mourinho created a stir by using a laptop to protest a VAR decision during Fenerbahçe’s match against Antalyaspor, which ended in a 2-0 victory for his side.
Meanwhile, in Germany, Bayern Munich remains optimistic about Harry Kane’s fitness for their upcoming Champions League match after he sustained an ankle injury during a 1-1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen.