After finally achieving victory against crosstown rival Atletico Madrid last week, Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane followed up with another win against Sevilla. Despite a challenging start to the season with injuries and limited preparation, Zidane's squad remain unbeaten with three wins in their first three La Liga games. While many expected a rebuilding year for the Spanish giant, it seems Zidane is determined to continue his success as manager and prove naysayers wrong.
In an epic showdown at Lord's, the Oval Invincibles solidified their status as the undisputed kings of the Hundred by claiming their third consecutive men's title. Led by a blistering 72 runs in just 41 balls from Will Jacks, the Invincibles set a daunting target of 169 for the Trent Rockets to chase. But stellar performances from Marcus Stoinis (2-40 off 20 balls) and Dillon Pennington (1-23 off 20 balls) were not enough to stop Nathan Sowter and the Invincibles, who sealed a 26-run victory and etched their names in cricketing history books.
At the WWE Clash in Paris premium live event, Becky Lynch successfully defended her Intercontinental championship against Nikki Bella in a hard-fought match. Despite Nikki's aggression and near-win with Lynch's own finish, Becky managed to use her skills to score a bridging pin for the victory. While Bella may be disappointed, this leaves room for a potential rematch in the future. In the meantime, Becky continues her reign as Intercontinental champion.
In a highly anticipated Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal, defending champions Liverpool emerged victorious thanks to a breathtaking free kick by Dominik Szoboszlai. As the transfer window deadline approaches, Liverpool is also making headlines for potential deals with Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi and Newcastle United's Alexander Isak. The win solidifies Liverpool's position as the team to beat in the league and despite some criticism, their performance has been impressive with two wins in their first two games.
In an epic clash of generations, John Cena and Logan Paul put on a show for the ages at WWE Clash in Paris. The two superstars engaged in an intense battle that had fans on the edge of their seats, with Paul showcasing his athleticism and Cena proving his resilience. Despite Paul's best efforts, Cena ultimately emerged victorious in what could be his final match in France.
In a thrilling La Liga match between Rayo Vallecano and FC Barcelona, a referee mistake cost the underdog team a chance at a shock win against the defending champions. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Barcelona dropping their first points of the season. Despite Rayo Vallecano scoring a late goal that was disallowed for offside, they put up an impressive performance against the powerhouse team.
Despite scoring a goal for his team, 18-year-old Lamine Yamal was not satisfied with his and Barcelona's overall performance against Rayo Vallecano. The young star was involved in a controversial penalty call due to VAR not working, which led to the equalizing goal for Barcelona. Yamal expects the team to improve after the international break and is determined to replicate the team's successful form from last season. With the Champions League coming up, Yamal shows his ambition and believes the team is ready for the challenge ahead.
La Liga giants Barcelona were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano, ending their perfect start to the new season. Despite taking the lead through a penalty from Lamine Yamal, Barca were unable to see out the win as Fran Perez's late volley earned a point for the home side. The result also sees Barca's new signing Joan Garcia facing criticism for his unconvincing performance in goal, in the absence of their regular keeper.
Liverpool suffered a few injuries in their narrow victory against Arsenal, with stars Florian Wirtz and Ibrahima Konate being forced off the field. However, they still managed to secure a win thanks to a late free kick from Dominik Szoboszlai. Despite being top of the Premier League with a perfect winning record, manager Arne Slot has a few concerns about their fitness going forward, with Jeremie Frimpong expected to be out for two or three weeks and Wirtz and Konate requesting to be substituted during the game.
Arsenal have been plagued by injuries in recent years, ultimately halting their chances at winning the Premier League title. And this season seems to be no different as key players such as Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and William Saliba have been out due to injuries. During their recent game against Liverpool, Saliba was forced to come off after only a few minutes due to an ankle injury sustained during the warm-up. Arteta expressed his disappointment with the result and praised his players for their effort, but acknowledged that injuries could be a major factor in their title race.
Liverpool's manager Arne Slot has hinted at the possibility of making more signings on deadline day, with the club currently linked to Newcastle's Alexander Isak and Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace. Despite already spending over £300m on new talent this window, Slot is not ruling out any further business. Meanwhile, rival managers like Eddie Howe have also given intriguing responses when asked about the futures of their players.