Bayer Leverkusen managed to secure a 2-1 victory against Heidenheim on Saturday, scoring a goal in each half. This win also extends their unbeaten streak to 32 matches in all competitions, tying a German record. The first goal came just before halftime, with Jeremie Frimpong’s shot finding the back of the net after a slight deflection.
In the 77th minute, Florian Wirtz hit the crossbar, but three minutes later, he made a fantastic assist to Amine Adli, who scored and brought the score to 2-0. Tim Kleindienst of Heidenheim scored in the 87th minute, reducing the deficit. Xabi Alonso’s team has not lost a single match this season, both in domestic and European competitions. They have also matched Bayern Munich’s record of 32 unbeaten matches from 2020. Leverkusen is currently at the top of the table with 58 points, eight points ahead of Bayern. Bayern will face VfL Bochum on Sunday.
Barcelona was able to secure a lucky 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo in La Liga thanks to Robert Lewandowski’s penalty goal in the seventh minute of added time.
Before the first half ended, the striker from Poland scored a goal for Barça from outside the box. However, in the 47th minute, Iago Aspas evened the score with a shot that deflected off keeper Marc-André ter Stegen.
Celta gained control and were striving for a win until defender Fran Beltrán committed a foul on Lamine Yamal in the 93rd minute. Lewandowski scored on his second attempt after Vicente Guaita saved his first, but a VAR review revealed that the keeper was positioned in front of the goal line before the ball was kicked, allowing Lewandowski to score on his second try.
Marcos Llorente and Angel Correa each netted two goals to lead a short-handed Atlético Madrid to a dominant 5-0 victory over Las Palmas in La Liga on Saturday. Manager Diego Simeone chose to rest key players ahead of a crucial midweek match against Inter Milan in the Champions League.
Atlético’s tally of points has reached 51. They currently trail second-ranked Girona by five points and are 10 points behind leaders Real Madrid, who both have an extra match to play.
Although Antoine Griezmann, a French forward, was included in Simeone’s list of rested players, Atlético took control of the game and capitalized on their opportunities against a typically strong Las Palmas team. Las Palmas had the second-best defensive record in La Liga, having only conceded 20 goals in 24 games, behind Real Madrid’s record of 15 goals.
Correa stated to DAZN that our recent rehearsals were a success. We were aware of Las Palmas’ typical playing style, which allowed us to capitalize on some stolen balls and convert them into goals. This greatly aided us in the overall flow of the game.
Mbappé, who had informed Paris Saint-Germain of his intent to depart in the upcoming summer, was initially benched and later substituted in to secure a win over Nantes.
In the 60th minute, Lucas Hernandez scored the first goal for PSG with a long-range shot that was deflected by Moussa Sissoko into the top corner. Mbappé then added to the lead with a penalty kick, securing his position as the top scorer in Ligue 1 this season with 21 goals. This victory extends PSG’s unbeaten streak in the league to 17 matches and puts them 14 points ahead of second-place Nice, who lost 1-0 to Olympique Lyonnais on Friday.
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The manager praised the players for their exceptional attitude despite a challenging first half. In the second half, they improved with a stronger presence in the attacking area. Although it was tough, they were lucky to score the first goal.
Juventus’s chances of winning the Serie A title are diminishing, as they were forced to make two comebacks in order to salvage a 2-2 draw against Verona, a team in danger of being relegated. This adds to their recent struggles, with two consecutive 1-0 losses against Udinese and Inter, and a total of only two points earned in their past four games.
“We have to improve in choosing the last pass and put aside the post-Empoli dross,” Massimiliano Allegri told DAZN. “That draw had an impact on the psychological level, it’s no coincidence that two defeats and another draw followed. Until mathematics gives us certainty, it would be a mistake to think that we have already qualified for the next Champions League.”
Napoli was able to secure one point thanks to a last-minute goal by substitute Cyril Ngonge, as they faced difficulty in a 1-1 draw at home against Genoa, a mid-table team. Napoli, who suffered a 1-0 defeat against Milan last week and have not been performing at their best compared to last season when they won the title, have not won in four out of their six league games since the beginning of the year.
Walter Mazzarri’s team has temporarily climbed to ninth place in the rankings with 36 points and one game left to play. They are currently six points behind fourth-place Atalanta, who will face Sassuolo later today.
Source: theguardian.com
