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Seven leagues, seven fixtures: Friday’s table gaps take centre stage
A seven-match guide spanning seven leagues, with Bayern München v Union Berlin leading a card shaped by contrasting table positions and form.
10 points separate Elche and Real Madrid before a four-match day
A four-match guide to Tuesday’s football, led by Elche’s meeting with second-placed Real Madrid and featuring contrasting table positions in Spain and Argentina.
41 matches, eight leagues: Saturday’s table-shaping football guide
A 41-match guide to Saturday’s football across eight leagues, led by MLS leaders Nashville SC visiting second-placed Inter Miami.
Seven matches, four leagues: Monday’s table tests
A seven-match guide across Brazil, Spain, Argentina and Italy, led by Lazio’s perfect start against Udinese.
Seven matches, six leagues: Friday’s table-shaping football guide
A seven-match Friday guide spanning six leagues, with Bayern München v VfB Stuttgart headlining a schedule packed with early table questions.
34 matches, seven leagues: Sunday’s table guide
A 34-match Sunday guide led by Palmeiras v Vasco da Gama, with major fixtures across Brazil, Europe, Argentina and MLS.
Seven Matches, Four Leagues: Relegation Battles, Argentine Pressure and Vancouver’s MLS Test
Monday’s fixtures combine early-season opportunity with significant table pressure, especially in Brazil, where Internacional and Remo are separated by one point, and Argentina, where Lanus and Independiente share 24 points. The match not to miss is Seattle Sounders v Vancouver Whitecaps: it places MLS’s five-match losing side against the league leaders.
EspanyolElcheElche win 3-1 with 10 men as Fernando Niño punishes Espanyol
Elche beat Espanyol 3-1 at RCDE Stadium despite receiving an early red card and conceding most of the possession and shots. Fernando Niño Rodríguez scored twice, while Germán Valera added a late goal after an Espanyol own goal.
ElcheReal MadridCarlos Espí’s 90th-Minute Goal Gives Real Madrid a 3-2 Win at Elche
Real Madrid beat Elche 3-2 after surrendering a two-goal lead, with Carlos Espí scoring the 90th-minute winner following goals from Kylian Mbappé and two Elche scorers.
Athletic ClubElche19 Shots and a Late Williams Equaliser Earn Athletic Club a 1-1 Draw
Athletic Club dominated possession and shots but had to come from behind to draw 1-1 with Elche, as Iñaki Williams cancelled out Facundo Buonanotte’s penalty.
ElcheReal SociedadElche 2-3 Real Sociedad: Sučić strikes late after Ochieng inspires visitors
Real Sociedad beat Elche 3-2 after surrendering a two-goal lead, with Luka Sučić scoring in the 90th minute. Job Ochieng was the decisive performer with one goal and two assists.
Racing SantanderElche3-2 win gives Racing Santander first victory as Zabiri completes hat-trick
Yassir Zabiri scored a first-half hat-trick as Racing Santander defeated Elche 3-2 at El Sardinero, surviving a late two-goal response from the visitors.