Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca criticized his team's performance after a 2-1 loss to Sunderland on Saturday in the Premier League. The Italian tactician acknowledged his squad failed to meet required standards and paid a steep price for defensive lapses that led to both goals.
Maresca pointed to specific mistakes that proved costly against the hosts. Sunderland capitalized on a throw-in for their opener by flooding the penalty area with attackers, while the Blues scored from a long ball after Chelsea defenders mishandled a two-on-one situation near the goal.
The manager expressed frustration with his team's eight dropped points from winning positions this season. He noted the squad lacked offensive creativity and failed to win crucial...
Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich credited patience and teamwork after his side defeated Borussia Monchengladbach 3-0 on Saturday in Bundesliga action. The German international noted that Castro's early dismissal forced the visitors into defensive mode, requiring Bayern to stay composed while breaking down their opponents. Kimmich emphasized the squad's 13-match winning streak stems from collective effort rather than luck.
The 29-year-old praised the substitutes who contributed off the bench, highlighting how Leni, Serge, and Rafa made a decisive impact. Kimmich described a unified dressing room where players celebrate each other's success regardless of who scores or provides assists. He acknowledged healthy competition for...
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Brest 3-0 on matchday nine of the 2025-26 French league season at Francis Le Blé stadium. Achraf Hakimi opened the scoring in the 29th minute after receiving a pass from Vitinha, then added a second goal 10 minutes later following a setup from Kvaratskhelia. Désiré Doué sealed the result with a stoppage-time strike in the sixth minute of added time.
The victory lifted PSG to 20 points atop the league table. Brest remained on nine points in 12th position after the loss.
Kevin De Bruyne suffered a severe thigh injury while converting a penalty for Napoli against Inter Milan in Serie A action, transforming his scoring celebration into immediate concern. Manager Antonio Conte had directed the Belgian midfielder to take the spot kick instead of designated taker David Neres, and De Bruyne beat goalkeeper Sommer to put his side ahead. The 33-year-old collapsed moments after his successful conversion, grabbing his right thigh muscle before medical staff carried him off the field on a stretcher as supporters at Diego Armando Maradona Stadium applauded.
Napoli's injury crisis deepened with De Bruyne joining Rasmus Hojlund, Lobotka, Alex Meret, Amir Rahmani, and Lukaku on the sidelines. Matias Oliveira replaced...
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany tempered celebrations following his squad's 3-0 triumph against Borussia Mönchengladbach in Bundesliga action. The Belgian tactician acknowledged the team's impressive run of 13 straight victories but warned against complacency as the campaign progresses.
Kompany emphasized the squad must maintain focus ahead of their midweek cup fixture. He praised the defensive unit for preserving another shutout while recognizing that the team's strong form continues.
The manager stressed that overconfidence poses a threat to their success. He urged his players to remain grounded and committed to their preparation as they pursue another positive outcome in their upcoming match.
Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah acknowledged his team's shortcomings after falling 2-1 to Sunderland in the Premier League's ninth round. The Blues struggled to maintain their rhythm as the opposition effectively disrupted their style of play. Chalobah admitted the squad failed to perform at their usual standard and emphasized the need to learn from the setback.
The defender rejected fatigue from Champions League commitments as justification for the loss. He stressed these are the competitions players desire and cannot serve as alibis for poor results. The defeat proved particularly frustrating given Chelsea's strong home form at Stamford Bridge, making the dropped points at Sunderland harder to accept.
Barcelona announced its roster for the clash with Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday in La Liga's 10th round. The team will be without seven key players: Marc-André ter Stegen, Juan García, Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, Gavi, Dani Olmo, and Andreas Christensen. Ferran Torres returns to the lineup after missing the previous matches.
The squad features goalkeepers Szczęsny, Košćak, and Eder Alir. Defenders include Balde, Araújo, Kobashi, Gerard Martin, Jules Koundé, Eric Garcia, Jouffray, and Xavi Esbart. Midfielders are Pedri, Firmin, Marc Casado, Frenkie de Jong, Marc Bernal, and Drew. The forward line consists of Ferran Torres, Lamine Yamal, Rashford, Roni Bardghji, and Antonio Fernandez.
Bayern Munich secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach in the German league's eighth round, strengthening their hold on first place with 24 points. Mönchengladbach remained at the bottom of the standings in 18th place with just three points after the defeat.
The match shifted in Bayern's favor early when Castro received a red card in the 19th minute, forcing Mönchengladbach to play a man down. Joshua Kimmich opened the scoring five minutes later in the 24th minute, giving Bayern the lead they would never relinquish.
Raphael Guerreiro extended Bayern's advantage with a goal in the 69th minute. Linhart Karl completed the scoring for the Bavarian side in the 81st minute, sealing the three-goal triumph.
Sunderland defeated Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge in the ninth round of the Premier League on Saturday. Shemendin Talabi scored the decisive goal in stoppage time after receiving a pass from Proby and placing a low shot past the goalkeeper.
Chelsea opened the scoring through Alejandro Garnacho in the fourth minute before Wilson Isidor equalized for the visitors in the 22nd minute. The late winner lifted Sunderland to 17 points and provisional second place in the standings, while Chelsea remained on 14 points in seventh position.
