Real Sociedad stun Barcelona 2-1 to end leaders' winning streak
Real Sociedad earned a pulsating 2-1 home victory over LaLiga leaders Barcelona on Sunday, ending the Catalans' 11-match winning streak in all competitions, Reuters reported.
The thrilling encounter in a rain-soaked San Sebastian saw Sociedad withstand relentless pressure as Barcelona struck the woodwork five times in the second half.
Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring with a volley in the 32nd minute, but Barca equalised with a Marcus Rashford header from close range in the 70th, according to Reuters.
Nigeria edge Egypt on penalties for third place at Cup of Nations
Nigeria secured third place at the Africa Cup of Nations, edging Egypt 4-2 on penalties after a goalless draw in Saturday’s bronze medal match, Reuters reported.
Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali made two saves from Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush to set up Nigeria's success in the shootout at Casablanca's Stade Mohamed V.
Nigeria had the ball in Egypt’s net twice but the efforts from Paul Onauchu in the first half and Ademola Lookman after the break were ruled out, according to Reuters.
Bayern demolish hosts Leipzig in stunning 5-1 comeback win
Leaders Bayern Munich powered back from a goal down, scoring three goals in six minutes, to crush hosts RB Leipzig 5-1 in the Bundesliga on Saturday and maintain their 11-point advantage at the top, Reuters reported.
The visitors, for whom Jamal Musiala made a brief substitute appearance coupled with an assist in their last goal after breaking his leg and ankle last July, scored all five goals in the second half to maintain their unbeaten run in the league this season and moved up to 50 points.
It was only the second time that Bayern scored five goals after trailing at halftime in a Bundesliga away game. The only previous occasion was in 1976 in a 6-5 win at VfL Bochum, according to Reuters.
Mbappe and Asencio strike as Real Madrid calm storm with 2-0 win over Levante
Real Madrid ended a turbulent week with a 2-0 LaLiga win over lowly Levante on Saturday courtesy of second-half goals from Kylian Mbappe and Raul Asencio, after being met with boos from a restless Bernabeu crowd before the breakthrough arrived, Reuters reported.
Real stayed second in LaLiga on 48 points from 20 matches, one behind leaders Barcelona, who have a game in hand and visit Real Sociedad on Sunday. Levante are 19th with 14 points.
The win also snapped Real's two-match losing run and offered brief respite after a bruising week, according to Reuters.
