Timothy Castagne (Fulham) vs Southampton
Applied, the right back was precise with the ball, completing more than 80% of his passes. He also showed himself to be solid by winning several duels, including four aerial ones. But above all, it is the second time this season that Castagne plays the 90 minutes of the match. All this, after a complicated start to the exercise since he did not get any playing time before the seventh day.
Daan Dierckx (Standard) vs La Gantoise
A great first at Standard! Coming on at the hour mark in place of Doumbia, the young Dierckx gleaned his very first minutes in the Pro League. Focused, the 21-year-old won two important duels in the box and could claim more playing time in the future. Especially in view of the numerous injuries suffered by the Liège club in its defensive sector…
Axel Witsel (Atlético de Madrid) vs Barcelona
Substitute for the Colchoneros for a few matches, the Belgian seized his chance perfectly during the duel at the top against Barça. Coming up in place of Gimenez in the 52nd, he received a yellow… two minutes later. But nothing to destabilize the former Dortmund man, who managed the debates well afterwards. Thanks to this victory, Diego Simeone's troops are alone at the top of La Liga.
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Jelle Bataille (Antwerp) vs Dender
Despite his yellow, the full-back delivered a more than interesting encounter against Dender by bringing a lot of danger to his left flank. Notably by sending in a perfect cross that Goncalves ended up putting in the back of his own net.
Thibaud Verlinden (Beerschot) vs Courtrai
If the Rats did not lose this weekend in the match of fear against Kortrijk, they owe it largely to their captain. The number ten first sent a perfect cross to Colassin in the 55th minute of play. Less than ten minutes later, he put Beerschot in control with an unstoppable strike into the area. But Kortrijk finally came back to level the score, the two teams therefore parting in a split which ultimately did not suit anyone.
Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa) vs Manchester City
If the Birmingham residents defeated Manchester City this Saturday, they owe it in part to Youri Tielemans, named man of the match. Aligned higher than usual, the former Anderlecht player shone against the reigning English champions. Particularly with a magnificent deep pass, which led to the opening goal. He also contributed defensively with four duels won.
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Charles De Ketelaere (Atalanta) vs Empoli
This is undoubtedly the Devil of the moment! The former Bruges player distinguished himself again this weekend. How ? By offering himself a double for Atalanta to secure an eleventh victory in a row and be alone at the top of Serie A. The Belgian first equalized with a header before slaloming into the Empoli area and placing a shot at the unstoppable ground in the final minutes of the match.
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Dodi Lukebakio (Sevilla) vs Real Madrid
A prestigious goal which unfortunately does not do much for the Devil since Sevilla was no match for Real Madrid. He was at the base of the first Andalusian goal after a good action on his right flank. Launched in depth at the end of the match, he then deceived his compatriot Thibaut Courtois on his short side to save the honor, while the score was four goals to one. Lukebakio now has eight goals in 18 league matches.
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Alexis Saelemaekers (Rome) vs Parme
Returning from injury after ankle surgery, the former Milan player continues to be decisive with Roma. Scorer against Lecce on December 7, he found the net again this Sunday against Parma. After a cross from Angelino from the left, the Belgian took the lead in one go and deceived the goalkeeper with an unstoppable volley. A few minutes later, he tried his luck at goal, but the ball was deflected off the back of his own teammate Dovbyk, before falling at the feet of Paulo Dybala, who just had to push it deep to score. 'offer a double. A quarter of an hour from time, the same Saelemaekers caused a penalty, finally converted by Leandro Paredes. Final score? 5-0 for Ranieri's men.
Loïs Openda (Leipzig) vs Bayern Münich
If Vincent Kompany's Bayern crushed Leipzig five goals to one, a Devil stood out in this meeting. While Musiala opened the scoring in the first minute of the match, Openda overtook the Bavarian defense a few seconds later before sending a perfect cross to Sesko, who put the two teams back on level terms. It was the quickest 1-1 in the history of the Bundesliga. The Belgian delivered his sixth assist of the season in the Bundesliga and was decisive for the third time in a row.
