Egypt’s Pyramids beat Al-Ahli to secure African-Asian-Pacific Cup title
Pyramids forward Fiston Mayele scored a hat-trick to lead his side to the African-Asian-Pacific Cup title, following a 3-1 win over AFC Champions League winners Al-Ahli of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, Reuters reported.
The African champions will play in the Challenger Cup against the winner of the match between Mexico's Cruz Azul and the CONMEBOL champions on December 13, for a place in the Intercontinental Cup final against European champions Paris St Germain four days later.
Mayele opened the scoring for the Egyptian side in the 21st minute, and the goal stood after a VAR review, according to Reuters.
De Zerbi savours win over PSG but says Marseille must focus on next game
Olympique de Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi described his side's 1-0 win over Paris St Germain on Monday as one of the best days since his arrival at the club, but said they must keep building momentum if they are to become a great team, Reuters reported.
Nayef Aguerd's early header proved decisive at the Stade Velodrome as Marseille secured their first home league win over their bitter rivals since 2011.
PSG claimed their fourth straight title last season and a record-extending 13th overall, while Marseille finished as runners-up, according to Reuters.
Isak opens Liverpool account, Ekitike scores winner and sees red
Alexander Isak scored his first goal for Liverpool while Hugo Ekitike was sent off after bagging a late winner as the hosts beat second tier Southampton 2-1 at Anfield to reach the fourth round of the League Cup on Tuesday, Reuters reported.
The Swede, a record 125 million pounds ($169.04 million) signing from Newcastle United, found the net in the 43rd minute of a scrappy match -- 38 seconds after Southampton's Adam Armstrong had hit the crossbar.
Federico Chiesa provided the assist, as he did for Ekitike, cutting the ball back for Isak to slot coolly home, according to Reuters.
Mbappe and Vinicius shine as Real Madrid dispatch Levante 4-1
Real Madrid maintained their flawless start to the season with a swashbuckling 4-1 victory over Levante on Tuesday, as Vinicius Jr orchestrated the first-half demolition before Kylian Mbappe's second-half brace sealed a comprehensive win, Reuters reported.
The result keeps Real Madrid comfortably atop the standings on 18 points after six matches, stretching their lead to five points over reigning champions Barcelona, who have a game in hand ahead of Thursday's clash at Real Oviedo. Levante languish in 16th place on four points.
It was a particularly satisfying night for Vinicius Jr, who was under scrutiny after a mixed start under new manager Xabi Alonso, according to Reuters.
