From Erling Haaland’s hat-tricks to Kylian Mbappé’s debut, the 2024-25 football season has begun with a bang. Explore the key highlights from major leagues around the world, including the Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, and Ligue 1. Discover the early season contenders, surprising results, and star performers.
Angel Correa scored a stoppage-time goal to give Atletico Madrid a 1-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in La Liga. The win sees Atletico climb to second place in the table, while Athletic Bilbao remains in 10th.
The summer transfer window has closed, and a new era begins in Europe’s top five leagues. We take a look at the biggest and most impactful signings, including Kylian Mbappe’s arrival at Real Madrid, Julian Alvarez’s move to Atletico Madrid, and Dani Olmo’s return to Barcelona.
The 2024-25 football season is in full swing, and teams around the globe are still finalizing their rosters. This article provides a comprehensive list of summer transfer window closing dates for major leagues worldwide, including the Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, and Ligue 1.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged the team’s sluggish start to the La Liga season after a draw against Las Palmas, placing the blame on his own tactics and vowing to work harder to improve the team’s performance. He addressed concerns about the team’s lack of mobility and the strikers receiving the ball under pressure, emphasizing the need to find the right game plan.
Girona secured their first La Liga victory of the season with a convincing 4-0 win over Osasuna. Goals from Bryan Gil, Viktor Tsygankov, Abel Ruiz, and Cristhian Stuani sealed the comfortable victory for the home side.
Real Madrid dropped points in their La Liga opener, salvaging a 1-1 draw against Las Palmas after a shaky performance. The reigning champions struggled throughout the match, falling behind early before Vinicius Jr. equalized from the penalty spot. Despite a lackluster performance, Real Madrid avoided a shock defeat and will look to improve in their upcoming match against Betis.
Atletico Madrid were held to a disappointing 0-0 draw at home by Espanyol in La Liga. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, Atletico were unable to find the back of the net. Espanyol, the only team yet to score in La Liga, defended resolutely and earned a valuable point at the Metropolitano.
Girona manager Michel is unfazed by his team’s slow start to the La Liga season, despite a disappointing draw against Real Betis and a heavy defeat to Atletico Madrid. He attributes the struggles to the loss of key players and a compressed pre-season, but expresses confidence in his team’s ability to turn things around. He urges fans to stay patient and support the team as they find their rhythm.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has dismissed any concerns regarding Kylian Mbappe’s goal drought in his first two La Liga appearances. He emphasizes Mbappe’s happiness at the club and believes his integration into the team, along with a new center-forward role, will take time. Ancelotti also points to the departure of Toni Kroos and the need for adaptation as factors contributing to the team’s slow start.
