Inter Milan produced a clinical first-half display to sweep aside Parma 3-0 at the Giuseppe Meazza. Goals from Petar Sucic, Hakan Calhanoglu, and Marcus Thuram ensured the points were safe before the interval.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso was full of praise for his side's tactical evolution following a commanding 5-1 victory over Bournemouth, singling out the immediate impact of veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson. The former Liverpool captain marked his home debut with a clinical brace, including a spectacular set-piece that left his manager beaming on the touchline.
Suddenly everything is different after all: Portugal’s federation president Pedro Proenca has announced that Cristiano Ronaldo is welcome back in the national team. Just a few hours earlier, however, everything had looked very different.
Augsburg’s 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich produced stories without end: from Manuel Neuer’s historic blunder to four (!) disallowed goals for the visitors from Munich.
Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has hit out at Manuel Neuer’s decision-making after the veteran goalkeeper’s early blunder cost his side in a dramatic 2-2 draw against Augsburg. The mistake allowed the hosts to score the fastest goal in the history of the Bundesliga, leaving the German giants frustrated in their pursuit of the top spot.
Mikel Arteta faces a selection headache ahead of a crucial European night after Piero Hincapie suffered a concerning injury setback. The Ecuador international was forced to leave the pitch in distress shortly after the final whistle of Arsenal's hard-fought victory over Leeds United.
Captain Nicolai Remberg is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines. After the Hanseatic side's 3-2 win at TSG Hoffenheim, much suggests the midfielder has suffered a serious injury.
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