La Liga and the Premier League delivered thrilling action over the weekend. The only absence was Liverpool, whose Merseyside derby against Everton was postponed. The Premier League’s standout match from Round 15 was the London derby between Tottenham and Chelsea, producing seven goals. The Blues staged a dramatic comeback to overturn a two-goal deficit.
Tottenham struck early, going 2-0 up with goals from Solanke and Kulusevski. But Maresca’s Chelsea fought back with strikes from Sancho, a Palmer penalty, and Enzo Fernandez. Palmer converted another spot-kick to make it 4-2, and Son's stoppage-time goal sealed the final 4-3 scoreline.
With the win, Chelsea gained two points on both Arsenal and Manchester City, who were held to away draws — 1-1 at Fulham and 2-2 at Crystal Palace, respectively. Liverpool now has another chance to widen the gap at the top. The updated standings: Liverpool 35 points, Chelsea 31, Arsenal 29, and Manchester City fourth with 27 points.
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The Spanish league is proving more unpredictable by the week. Barcelona was denied victory in stoppage time, drawing 1-1 away at Betis, while both Real and Atletico Madrid secured crucial wins.
Los Blancos defeated Girona 3-0 with goals from Bellingham, Arda Guler, and Mbappé. Meanwhile, Atletico edged Sevilla 4-3 in a thrilling comeback, with Griezmann scoring the decisive goal in the 94th minute.
The La Liga standings now read: Barcelona 38 points, Real Madrid 36, and Atletico Madrid 35, though both Madrid sides have a game in hand. It’s shaping up to be another unforgettable season in La Liga.
