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.
Barca's Gavi to undergo knee surgery on meniscus injury
Barcelona midfielder Gavi will undergo knee surgery to address a lingering meniscus injury, the LaLiga champions said, Reuters reported.
The 21-year-old Spain international, who tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in November 2023, injured his right knee in training in August after featuring in Barca's opening two matches of the season.
While Barca did not provide a timeline for Gavi's recovery, Spanish media reported that he could be sidelined for five to six weeks, according to Reuters.
