At the same time, RB Leipzig conceded a frustrating draw at promoted Bochum. Marco Rose’s players led 0-3 at the break with goals from Willi Orban (10th), Antonio Nusa (ex-Club Bruges, 13th) and Christoph Baumgartner (22nd). In the second half, a hat-trick from Dutchman Myron Boadu tied the two teams (48th, 57th, 61st).
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If Loïs Openda was suspended and Maarten Vandevoordt did not leave the bench, Arthur Vermeeren played 90 minutes in midfield. The Red Devil, until now on loan from Atlético, definitively joined Leipzig this week, signing a contract until 2029 with the German club.
Finally, Stuttgart, with Ameen Al Dakhil for 81 minutes in defense, crushed Friborg 4-0 thanks to goals from Anthony Rouault (2nd), Emerdin Demirovic (17th), Nick Woltemade (45th + 5) and Deniz Undav (ex -Union, 80th).
This success allows Stuttgart, 32 points, to overtake Leipizg (31) in fourth place in the standings.
THE NETHERLANDS
PSV loses despite a goal from Bakayoko
Despite a goal from Johan Bakayoko, PSV Eindhoven conceded their third defeat of the season in the league, 3-1 away to Zwolle during the 19th day of the Eredivisie. PSV remain at the top of the table with 46 points, four more than second-placed Ajax.
The Boeren quickly conceded the opener, signed Filip Krastev (2nd). Found behind by Ivan Perisic (ex-Club Bruges), Bakayoko scored the equalizing goal with a left shot into the opposite corner (25th). Luuk de Jong missed the break point for PSV by not converting a penalty (31st) and Zwolle regained the advantage straight away, with a new goal from Krastev (38th). In added time, Krastev became a passer for Dylan Vente, who scored his team’s third goal (90th + 4).
Author of his sixth league goal this season, Bakayoko played 66 minutes.
SPAIN
Atlético braked at Leganés
In Spain, Atlético Madrid’s good run (15 wins in a row in all competitions) was stopped by promoted Leganés, who beat the Colchoneros 1-0 at home on the 20th day of La Liga. Defender Matija Nastasic scored the only goal of the match (50th). Axel Witsel remained on the substitutes’ bench.
In the standings, Atlético remains in the lead with 44 points, but could be overtaken by Real (43 points), which hosts Las Palmas on Sunday.
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ENGLAND
Trossard and Tielemans decisive
Led in particular by Leandro Trossard, author of decisive passes, Arsenal thought they had done the hardest part by leading 2-0 when they hosted Aston Villa on Saturday in a match on the 22nd day of the Premier League. Launched by a goal from Youri Tielemans, Villa however came back into the match and snatched the point from the draw (2-2). The video of their exploits can be seen here!
Fulham inflict seventh consecutive league defeat on Leicester
Leicester and Wout Faes recorded a seventh defeat in a row in the league by losing 0-2 when they hosted Fulham for the 22nd day of the Premier League on Saturday. Fulham, with Timothy Castagne, won thanks to goals from Emile Smith-Rowe (48th) and Adama Traoré (68th).
-Faes and Castagne both played the entire match and Faes received a booking in added time (90th + 4). In the standings, Leicester remains 19th (14 points) and Fulham rises to ninth place (33 points).
At the same time, championship leader Liverpool struggled to win (0-2) on the Brentford pitch. Hanging on for a long time, the Reds made the difference in added time with a double from Darwin Nunez (90th+1, 90th+3). They are seven points ahead of Arsenal, who host Aston Villa at 6:30 p.m.
Earlier in the afternoon, Bournemouth (6th, 37 points) came back to within one point of Newcastle (4th) by inflicting a 1-4 correction on the Magpies, coached by Eddie Howe who made the Cherries’ heyday until in 2020. The “Pies” however remained on nine successes in a row in all competitions. Justin Kluivert notably stood out with a hat-trick (6th, 44th, 90th+2).
ITALY
Mbangula scorer
With the opener signed by Samuel Mbangula, Juventus dominated AC Milan 2-0 for the 21st day of Serie A on Saturday evening in Turin. Juve, who ended a series of three draws in the league, moved up to fourth place in the standings with 37 points. The young Belgian’s goal can be seen on video here!
France
PSG too strong for Lens
In France, Will Still’s RC Lens held off Paris Saint-Germain for a long time but ultimately lost 1-2 at the Bollaert stadium. The Sang et Or led thanks to M’Bala Nzola (36th) but PSG equalized via Fabian Ruiz (59th). The championship leader (46 points) finally won thanks to a goal from Bradley Barcola at the end of the match (86th). Lens is 7th with 27 points.
Ligue 2: first victory for Arnaud Bodart with Metz, winner of Paris FC
FC Metz, the club where Arnaud Bordart has recently played, achieved a significant success on Saturday in the race to climb to Ligue 1. The Lorraines won 3-1 against Paris FC during the 19th day of French Ligue 2. They overtake the capital club in second place in the standings. The two clubs have 34 points, like leader Lorient.
Papa Amadou Diallo (16th, 71st) and Idrissa Gueye (55th) scored the Metz goals.
Transferred on January 9 from Standard, where he arrived in 2006 and made his professional debut in 2017, Bodart played his second match under his new colors. During his first tenure, Metz shared (0-0) with the Lorient leader on January 11.
PORTUGAL
Sporting, with Zeno Debast, wins at Rio Ave and consolidates its first place
Sporting Portugal, with Zeno Debast for 69 minutes, won 0-3 on the pitch at Rio Ave on Saturday during the 18th day of the Portuguese Liga. Sporting remains leader of the championship with 44 points, three more than Benfica and four more than Porto.
The Lisbon side quickly took control of the match with an own goal from Aderllan Santos (3rd) and made the break thanks to a penalty from Morten Hjulmand (23rd). At the end of the match, Viktor Gyokeres came off the bench (81st) to score the last goal of the evening (88th), his 22nd goal of the season.
SCOTLAND
Celtic, with Arne Engels for 68 minutes, qualified for the round of 16 of the Scottish Cup by dominating Kilmarnock 2-1 in Glasgow. Callum McGregor (12th) quickly opened the scoring for defending champion Celtic, but the visitors equalized via Bobby Wales (45th+1). A goal from Daizen Maeda in the second period (71st) finally allowed Celtic to win.
