Weekend Review: Review of all weekend matches

By Ojomu Oluwadamilola On Jan 13, 2025

Comprehensive Football Weekend Review

The past weekend delivered a packed schedule of football action across Europe, with league matches, cup competitions, and dramatic results unfolding. From the big leagues of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands to England’s FA Cup magic, here’s a detailed review of all the matches you highlighted.

FRANCE: Ligue 1

Le Havre 1-2 Lens: Lens edged out Le Havre in a close encounter, demonstrating resilience and their ability to grind out results as they aim to climb higher in the standings.
Montpellier 1-3 Angers: Angers stunned Montpellier with a comprehensive win, showcasing clinical finishing and defensive organization.
Toulouse 1-2 Strasbourg: Strasbourg secured an important away victory over Toulouse, further solidifying their mid-table position.
PSG 2-1 St Etienne: PSG narrowly defeated St Etienne in a tense match. Their star-studded lineup ensured the Parisians maintained pressure in the title race.
Brest 2-1 Lyon: Brest claimed a massive win against a struggling Lyon side. Lyon’s poor form continues to raise concerns.
Reims 2-4 Nice: Nice delivered a thrilling attacking display against Reims, solidifying their position as one of the league’s top teams.
Rennes 1-2 Marseille: Marseille picked up a crucial win away at Rennes, underlining their ability to grind out results when needed.

GERMANY: Bundesliga

RB Leipzig 4-2 Werder Bremen: Leipzig showcased attacking flair, but their defensive vulnerabilities allowed Bremen to stay in the game.
Augsburg 0-1 Stuttgart: Stuttgart continued their excellent form with a narrow win, showing they are one of the surprises of the season.
Freiburg 3-2 Holstein Kiel: Freiburg managed a thrilling victory in a game full of goals and drama.
Heidenheim 2-0 Union Berlin: Union Berlin’s struggles continued as Heidenheim delivered a composed performance for a solid victory.
Hoffenheim 0-1 Wolfsburg: A tight game saw Wolfsburg secure three points with a late winner.
Mainz 2-0 Bochum: Mainz comfortably defeated Bochum, ensuring a much-needed victory in their fight against relegation.
St. Pauli 0-1 Eintracht Frankfurt: Frankfurt edged past St. Pauli in a gritty encounter.
B. Monchengladbach 0-1 Bayern Munich: Bayern secured a hard-fought win with a single goal, maintaining their momentum in the title race.

ITALY: Serie A

Genoa 1-0 Parma: A solitary goal gave Genoa the win in a tight contest, with their defense proving critical.
Venezia 0-1 Inter: Inter secured a narrow victory as their efficient attack broke down a resilient Venezia side.
Bologna 2-2 AS Roma: A thrilling draw saw both teams showcase their attacking intent in a highly entertaining game.
Napoli 2-0 Verona: Napoli displayed title-winning credentials with a professional performance to secure all three points.
Empoli 1-3 Lecce: Lecce’s counterattacking game was too much for Empoli, leading to a decisive win.
Udinese 0-0 Atalanta: A defensive stalemate left both teams frustrated.
Torino 1-1 Juventus: A hard-fought Turin Derby ended in a draw, with both sides missing chances to claim victory.
AC Milan 1-1 Cagliari: Milan dropped points in a surprising draw as Cagliari’s disciplined play earned them a valuable result.

NETHERLANDS: Eredivisie

SPAIN: LaLiga

Las Palmas 1-2 Getafe: Getafe picked up three points with a disciplined away performance.
Atl. Madrid 1-0 Osasuna: Atlético’s trademark defensive solidity helped them edge past Osasuna.
Alaves 0-1 Girona: Girona continued their fine form with another victory, cementing their place as dark horses this season.
Valladolid 1-0 Betis: Valladolid upset Real Betis with a strong defensive display.
Espanyol 1-1 Leganes: Both teams settled for a draw in a match lacking attacking quality.
Sevilla 1-1 Valencia: Two struggling giants failed to find the cutting edge, sharing points in a frustrating encounter.
Real Madrid 2-5 Barcelona (Super Cup): Barcelona delivered a dominant performance to win the Super Cup in style. Their clinical attacking and superior tactics overwhelmed Real Madrid.

ENGLAND: FA Cup

Arsenal 1-2 Manchester United (penalties): A dramatic clash ended in heartbreak for Arsenal as United advanced after a tense shootout.
Liverpool 4-0 Accrington: Liverpool’s attacking quality was too much for their lower-league opponents.
Manchester City 8-0 Salford: City obliterated Salford with an incredible attacking display.
Leicester 6-2 QPR: Leicester’s offensive firepower left QPR reeling in a high-scoring affair.
Chelsea 5-0 Morecambe: Chelsea comfortably dispatched Morecambe with a dominant display.
Brentford 0-1 Plymouth: Plymouth pulled off a classic FA Cup upset, defeating Premier League Brentford.
Coventry 2-1 Sheffield Wed (penalties): Coventry advanced in a dramatic penalty shootout, keeping their cup hopes alive.

Key Moments

Barcelona’s Dominance: Their 5-2 thrashing of Real Madrid in the Super Cup stole the weekend’s headlines.
FA Cup Drama: 10 men Manchester United defeated Arsenal in the FA cup through Penalty shootout
Tight Title Races: Across Serie A, Ligue 1, and the Bundesliga, narrow wins and surprise draws are setting up thrilling title fights.

This weekend encapsulated the unpredictability and excitement that make football so captivating.

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