Manchester City and Chelsea comfortably advanced in the English League Cup, showcasing depth despite fielding heavily rotated squads. City beat Watford 2-1, Chelsea thrashed Barrow 5-0 with a hat-trick by Christopher Nkunku, while Aston Villa and Leicester also secured wins. The competition continues with the focus on providing opportunities for fringe players.
Kylian Mbappe continued his impressive form, scoring for the fourth consecutive game as Real Madrid narrowly defeated Deportivo Alaves 3-2 in a thrilling La Liga match. Despite a late comeback from Alaves, Real Madrid held on to maintain their unbeaten run and close the gap on league leaders Barcelona.
Real Madrid, the defending La Liga champions, will look to extend their impressive unbeaten streak when they host Deportivo Alaves at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday. The Galacticos are coming off a thrilling comeback victory against Espanyol, while Alaves secured a win against Sevilla in their last outing. With the match set to kick off at 12:30 AM IST, fans can watch the live stream on the GXR World app and website.
UEFA has announced a significant increase in solidarity payments for clubs not participating in men’s continental competitions, boosting funds by almost 80% for the 2024-27 cycle. Additionally, the governing body has implemented a cap on the amount distributed to the top five footballing federations, aiming for a more balanced distribution across all member associations.
Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella will miss the next two games due to a thigh injury. The Italian international sustained a strain in his right thigh and his condition will be re-evaluated next week.
Defending champions Real Madrid are set to face Deportivo Alaves at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday, aiming to continue their strong start to the La Liga season. Manager Carlo Ancelotti, celebrating his 300th game with the club, expresses his desire to remain at the helm for years to come. The match holds significance as Real seeks to maintain their unbeaten streak and close the gap on league leaders Barcelona.
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen suffered a serious knee injury, requiring surgery and sidelining him for at least eight months. The news came as a major shock to Germany’s head coach, Julian Nagelsmann, who will now face a significant challenge replacing his key goalkeeper.
Newcastle United’s League Cup third-round tie against AFC Wimbledon has been moved to St. James’ Park and rescheduled for October 1st due to extensive flooding at Wimbledon’s Plough Lane stadium.
Mallorca secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Real Betis in La Liga, ending an 11-year winless streak against the Andalusian side. The match was marked by fan protests against inconvenient kickoff times and a thrilling back-and-forth battle that saw inspired goalkeeping and a late winning goal.
Leeds United has announced plans to expand the capacity of their iconic Elland Road stadium to 53,000 seats, making it the seventh largest club ground in England. The ambitious project aims to modernize the stadium and accommodate the club’s growing fanbase, with over 26,000 supporters currently on the waiting list for season tickets.
