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29 Matches, Eight Leagues: Sunday’s Early Table Tests

A 29-match Sunday spans eight leagues, led by the Manchester derby and featuring major tests for Barcelona, Bayern München, Flamengo and MLS leaders Vancouver Whitecaps.

34 Matches, Eight Leagues: Sunday’s Essential Football Guide

A 34-match Sunday spans eight leagues, with Arsenal v Chelsea, top-of-the-table meetings in Argentina and Brazil, and several early-season table tests.

Nine matches shape Monday’s early table

A nine-match guide across Brazil, Spain, Argentina, England and Italy, led by Barcelona v Rayo Vallecano and a meeting of Argentine table extremes.

Eight matches, five leagues: Monday’s table contrasts

An eight-match guide covering five leagues, with Racing Club v Boca Juniors the day’s clearest table contrast and key early-season fixtures across Europe.

Bologna after five rounds: two points, 18th place and a season split by venue

Form check

Bologna’s first five Serie A rounds have produced 2 points and 18th place. The story is a fall from 14th after round 1, two home draws, three narrow defeats, no clean sheets and a sharp home-away split: both points came at home, while the two away matches ended 0-1 without a Bologna goal.

1-1 draw: Kulenović rescues Torino after Bernardeschi opener

Federico Bernardeschi gave Bologna an early lead before Sandro Kulenović’s late equaliser earned Torino a 1-1 draw. Torino dominated possession, shots and corners, but Bologna held on for a point.

Bologna and Celtic Share Spoils in Thrilling Draw

The 2-2 draw between Bologna and Celtic was a captivating match that showcased a remarkable comeback from the home side after being down 2-0 at halftime. With tactical adjustments and a red card altering the course of the game, both teams now face critical challenges as they look to improve their positions in the UEFA Europa League standings.

15 shots and one Lobotka goal lift Napoli past Bologna

Stanislav Lobotka scored in the 66th minute as Napoli beat Bologna 1-0, controlling possession and chances to move to six points after four Serie A matches.

2-2 Draw Gives Bologna First Point After Sassuolo Lead Twice

Bologna twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Sassuolo, controlling possession and shots before Artem Dovbyk’s 90th-minute equaliser secured their first Serie A point.

Samardžić’s 90th-minute goal gives Atalanta a 1-0 win

Lazar Samardžić scored in the 90th minute as Atalanta defeated Bologna 1-0, despite the visitors having more possession, passes and shots. Marco Carnesecchi's three saves helped protect the result.

Lazio win 1-0 despite Bologna’s statistical dominance

Davide Frattesi scored after half-time as Lazio beat Bologna 1-0, with Christos Mandas earning the highest rating despite Bologna dominating possession, shots and expected goals.