Before Sorloth's goal, the two teams had remained neck and neck for a long time at the Barcelona Olympic stadium: Pedri had opened the scoring in the first half (30th) and Rodrigo de Paul had equalized for the Colchoneros on the hour mark. .
Witsel started the match on the bench but replaced the injured Jose Maria Gimenez after 52 minutes. The player trained at Standard received a warning two minutes after coming into play (54th).
GERMANY
Frankfurt beaten by Mainz
Despite more than an hour in numerical superiority, Eintracht Frankfurt, with Arthur Theate for 90 minutes, lost (1-3) on Saturday during the reception of Mainz, counting for the 15th day of the Bundesliga. Frankfurt records a fifth match in a row without success (including four defeats) in all competitions.
An own goal from Kaua Santos (15th) and a double from Paul Nebel (27th, 58th) allowed Mainz to widen a large gap, Rasmus Kristensen saved the honor for Frankfurt (75th).
At the same time, Werder Bremen, with Senne Lynen, dominated Yorbe Vertessen's Union Berlin at home (4-1). The two Belgians started the match and Olivier Deman also entered the game in the last minutes (88th) for Bremen. Lynen was replaced in added time (90th + 2) and Vertessen played 79 minutes.
Werder took cover with a quick double from Austrian striker Marco Grull (13th, 17th). Andras Schafer (23rd) reduced the gap but Mitchell Weiser (45th) and Jens Stage (87th) hit the nail on the head for Bremen.
Before the winter break, Eintracht remains on third step of the podium with 27 points, 9 less than leader Bayern. Werder climbs back to sixth place with 25 points and Union remains in the soft spot (12th, 17 points)
ENGLAND
Nottingham wins at Brentford and gets on the podium, Rangers continue
Nottingham, with Matz Sels in goal, won 0-2 on the Brentford pitch during the 17th day of the Premier League on Saturday. This success allows Forest to total 31 points and move to third place on the podium, while awaiting Arsenal's trip to Crystal Palace (6:30 p.m.).
Ola Aina (38th) and Anthony Elanga (51st) scored for Forest, who have a third consecutive success in the league and already have almost the same number of points as last season as a whole (32).
After two draws, Arsenal relaunch on the Crystal Palace pitch
After two consecutive draws in the league, Arsenal returned to victory on Saturday by winning 1-5 on the pitch at Crystal Palace, for the 17th day of the Premier League.
With 33 points, the Gunners regain third place in Nottingham and are one length behind Chelsea (who have played one game less) and three behind Liverpool (two games less).
A double from Gabriel Jesus (6th, 14th) and goals from Kaï Havertz (38th), Gabriel Martinelli (60th) and Declan Rice (84th) allowed Arsenal to win in south London. Ismaila Sarr equalized for the Eagles at the start of the match (11th), in vain. Leandro Trossard started on the bench but came on after 24 minutes to replace the injured Bukayo Saka.
SCOTLAND
Philippe Clement's Rangers are victorious
In Scotland, Philippe Clement's Rangers won by the narrowest of margins at Ibrox against FC Dundee during the 18th day of the Premiership. The Czech Vacalv Cerny scored the only goal of the match after returning from the locker room (46th). Nicolas Raskin played 90 minutes in midfield.
This success, the fourth in a row, allows Rangers (35 points) to overtake Aberdeen (34) in second place. Celtic have eight points more and a game less.
THE NETHERLANDS
Carl Hoefkens and NAC Breda end the year with a defeat at the Go Ahead Eagles
Carl Hoefkens and NAC Breda lost their last match of the calendar year 2-1 at the Go Ahead Eagles on Saturday during the 17th day of the Eredivisie. Breda occupies 9th place in the ranking with 22 points.
Sana Fernandes opened the scoring for NAC (10th) but the Eagles turned the match around in the second half with goals from Victor Edvardsen (56th) and Oliver Edvardsen (60th). Jan Van den Bergh played the entire match for Breda and received a booking (86th). Mathis Suray played injury time for the locals.
ITALY
Naples wins at Genoa
Naples won 1-2 on the Genoa pitch on Saturday during the 17th day of Serie A in Genoa. Romelu Lukaku, who played 73 minutes without being decisive, and his teammates totaled 38 points and regained first place at Atalanta. The Bergamasques, 37 points, must however still face Empoli on Sunday at home.
Frank Anguissa (15th) and Amir Rrahmani (23rd) quickly gave Napoli a two-goal lead. Andrea Pinamonti scored the Genoese goal after returning from the locker room (51st).
France
Lyon qualifies for the 16th of the Cup
In France, Olympique Lyonnais qualified for the round of 16 of the Cup. The Rhone residents dominated Entente Feignies-Aulnoye, residents of the fourth division, 1-2 in the 32nd final in Valenciennes. Said Benrahma (44th) and former Seraing Georges Mikautadze (88th) scored the Lyon goals. Malick Fofana started on the left of the attack and was replaced in stoppage time.
Related News :