Another weekend of league action has wrapped up in Spain, Germany, and France. The biggest shock came from Barcelona, where Espanyol stunned Real Madrid with a 1-0 victory, dealing a significant blow to Los Blancos in the title race. Meanwhile, Atlético Madrid and Barcelona capitalized on the slip, securing wins against Mallorca and Alavés, respectively. The standings now read: Real Madrid 49, Atlético 48, and Barcelona 45. Next Saturday, all eyes will be on the Madrid derby. Elsewhere, Athletic Club stumbled with a 2-2 draw at Real Betis, while Valencia, still in deep trouble near the bottom, secured a crucial win, moving within four points of safety.
In France, PSG remains untouchable under Luis Enrique. The Parisians demolished Brest 5-2, powered by a Dembele hat-trick and a Gonçalo Ramos brace. They now hold a commanding 10-point lead over De Zerbi’s Marseille, who edged Lyon 3-2 in a thrilling clash, with former Juventus midfielder Rabiot among the scorers. Monaco also impressed, beating Auxerre 4-2 thanks to a Biereth hat-trick, solidifying their third-place position—now just three points behind OM and two ahead of Lille.
In Germany, the gap between league leaders Bayern Munich and Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen remains unchanged. The Bavarians edged past Kiel 4-3 after nearly squandering a 4-0 lead, with goals from Musiala, a Kane brace, and Gnabry. Leverkusen kept pace with a 3-1 victory over Hoffenheim, with Boniface, Frimpong, and Schick on the scoresheet. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund, now under debuting manager Kovac, returned to winning ways with a solid 2-0 triumph at Heidenheim, thanks to goals from Guirassy and Beier. However, it was a disappointing weekend for Eintracht Frankfurt and RB Leipzig, the Bundesliga’s third and fourth-placed sides, as both were held to draws by Wolfsburg and Union Berlin.
Bundesliga showdown: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich takes center stage
15 Feb - 11:49 •
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