AC Milan made it three consecutive Serie A home victories for the first time in 2026 after surviving a late Atalanta surge to win 3-2 at San Siro.

Ruben Amorim’s side extended their unbeaten run across all competitions to four matches, having entered the game with two wins and a draw from their previous three fixtures. The result also gave Milan their first league victory over Atalanta in seven meetings.

The hosts controlled the early stages and appeared to take the lead in the 13th minute, but Christian Pulisic’s close-range finish was ruled out for a narrow offside.

Atalanta then came close to breaking the deadlock themselves. Nikola Krstovic went around Mike Maignan but could only shoot into the side-netting.

Milan were awarded a penalty in the 24th minute when Yunus Musah’s effort struck the hand of substitute Relja Obric. Goncalo Ramos took responsibility and sent Marco Carnesecchi the wrong way to score his second league goal of the season.

Atalanta, who had lost their previous two Serie A away games, tried to respond before half-time. Instead, Milan doubled their lead just before the interval.

Diego Moreira found Adrien Rabiot inside the penalty area, and the French midfielder moved past one defender before placing a composed finish into the bottom corner.

Milan continued to threaten after the restart, with Samuel Chukwueze curling narrowly wide. Krstovic was unable to find the target at the other end after being presented with a difficult opportunity.

The home side won another penalty in the 56th minute after a handball by Thomas Kristensen. This time, however, Carnesecchi kept Atalanta in the contest by saving Ramos’ effort from the spot.

That reprieve lasted only a minute. Rabiot produced a clever flick-on at the back post, where Mario Gila arrived to head Milan’s third goal into the net.

Atalanta reduced the deficit through Gianluca Gaetano, whose excellent touch created the opening for a calm finish inside the box. The goal set up a tense final 20 minutes at San Siro.

The pressure on Milan increased further with nine minutes remaining. Raoul Bellanova’s cutback reached Krstovic, who swept the ball clinically into the bottom corner to make it 3-2.

Atalanta almost completed the comeback two minutes later, but Maignan preserved Milan’s lead by denying substitute Davide Zappacosta.

The visitors continued to press through stoppage time, yet Milan held on to secure a third successive home league win and maintain Amorim’s unbeaten start.

Adrien Rabiot was named Flashscore’s Man of the Match.

Lorient secured consecutive Ligue 1 victories for the first time in 21 attempts by beating AS Monaco 1-0 at Stade du Moustoir - Yves Allainmat.

The result prevented Monaco from finishing the weekend at the top of the table, while Lorient climbed six places despite having won only four of their past 11 competitive home matches, drawing three and losing four.

It was a subdued opening, with neither side able to establish control in the final third. There was only one attempt in the first 15 minutes, when Ansu Fati headed over the crossbar.

Possession was evenly shared, but much of the game was played in a crowded midfield. Both teams repeatedly moved the ball sideways or back towards their defence, producing few openings.

Matthis Abline’s attempt from 25 yards, which flew into the crowd, reflected the lack of quality during a disappointing first half.

As Monaco pushed their full-backs forward, they left space for Lorient to attack behind them. Arsene Kouassi found room on several occasions but could not deliver a final ball for a team-mate.

Monaco created their best opportunity of the opening period after Ibrahima Balde used excellent skill to open up the Lorient defence on the half-hour mark. His shot was blocked, however, and three further efforts from the visitors before the break failed to seriously trouble the hosts.

Monaco started the second half with greater urgency and produced three chances within two minutes of the restart. Lorient remained competitive through their physical approach, with Montassar Talbi and Nathaniel Adjei providing a formidable defensive barrier.

The pair had won nine duels between them by the end of the match, helping Lorient withstand sustained pressure and prevent Monaco from finding a way through.

Lorient were awarded a penalty after Flavio Nazhinho clumsily challenged Dembo Sylla just after the hour. Noah Cadiou made no mistake from the spot, sending a confident right-footed effort beyond Lukas Hradecky.

Monaco were forced to take greater risks as they searched for an equaliser and spent much of the closing stages on the front foot. Their finishing remained a problem, though, with only three of their 13 attempts on target with 10 minutes remaining.

Lorient came closest to adding a second goal when Sylla struck the post with an effort from outside the penalty area.

The defeat leaves Monaco fourth in Ligue 1 on 14 points, the same total as each of the three teams above them. Lamine Camara of AS Monaco was named Flashscore’s Man of the Match.

Como ended a three-match winless run in all competitions with a 3-1 victory over Fiorentina at Stadio Artemio Franchi, a result that lifted Cesc Fabregas’ side into Serie A’s top four.

Fiorentina made the brighter start and should have taken the lead after 10 minutes. Nicolo Fagioli collected a flicked pass and moved into the penalty area, where he beat his marker before seeing his close-range effort deflected behind for a corner.

Como gradually established control and soon created three significant opportunities. David de Gea produced an excellent point-blank save to deny Anastasios Douvikas, Mattia Liberali sent the rebound wide and De Gea then kept out a close-range header from Nico Paz.

The visitors took the lead shortly after the half-hour mark. Liberali shifted onto his left foot inside the area and struck beyond De Gea into the far corner.

Fiorentina’s position worsened four minutes later when Paz headed Como’s second into the left corner. The hosts responded before half-time, with Marin Pongracic following up to drive the ball into the net from close range after the initial effort had been saved.

Pongracic appeared to have completed a remarkable comeback in added time, scoring his second goal in four minutes to bring Fiorentina level. However, the goal was disallowed for offside following a lengthy VAR review.

Fiorentina were unable to carry that momentum into the second half and fell two goals behind again 12 minutes after the restart.

Douvikas received possession 25 yards from goal and went past Radu Dragusin before creating room for a right-footed shot. His effort went between the legs of the advancing De Gea to restore Como’s two-goal advantage.

The goal continued Douvikas’ strong record away from home. Each of his last five league goals has been scored on the road.

Fiorentina pressed for a response in the closing stages, with Alieu Njie and Fagioli both forcing saves from Jean Butez. Unlike Como, though, the home side could not find the clinical finish required and slipped to consecutive Serie A defeats.

Como have now won six of their past eight away league matches. Fiorentina, meanwhile, have dropped to 19th and have fewer than five points after seven Serie A games for only the third time in the modern era.

Nico Paz was named Flashscore’s Man of the Match.

Marseille ended a difficult run of form by recovering from an early setback to beat Angers 5-2 at the Stade Raymond-Kopa.

The victory, which followed a record of one win and six defeats, gives L’OM consecutive league wins and lifts them to ninth in Ligue 1. Angers remain 14th after suffering back-to-back losses and could drop into the bottom three, depending on other results.

Marseille made the brighter start and created two promising opportunities in the opening stages. Igor Paixao cut in from the left and went close to scoring his first goal of the season, while Tochukwu Nnadi sent a shot narrowly wide.

However, the visitors fell behind in unfortunate circumstances after 14 minutes. Amine Sbai created the opening with an impressive run on the left, beating his marker before delivering a dangerous cross. Geoffrey Kondogbia attempted to head clear but instead directed the ball into Lilian Rao-Lisoa’s face from close range, with the ball then trickling over the line.

The unexpected goal disrupted Marseille’s momentum, but they recovered before half-time and turned the match around with two headers.

Timothy Weah, who had already made an impact with his defensive work, supplied the equaliser from the right. His cross found Himad Abdelli, who powered a header past his former club’s goalkeeper.

Marseille then completed the turnaround shortly before the interval. Emerson’s corner was met by Nouhoum Kamissoko, who rose highest to head the visitors into a 2-1 lead.

The away side extended that advantage shortly before the hour. Amine Gouiri won a penalty after driving into the Angers area, but Anthony Lopes saved his initial effort. Gouiri reacted quickest to the rebound, though, and put the ball into the net at the second attempt.

Angers were handed an opportunity to respond with 15 minutes remaining. Carlens Arcus was pulled to the ground during a corner, and Amine El Ouazzani converted the resulting penalty calmly beyond Jeffrey de Lange to reduce the deficit to one.

Their hopes of completing a comeback lasted only briefly. Amine Harit restored Marseille’s two-goal advantage with a well-executed curling finish before Paixao added a fifth in similar fashion.

The result helps Marseille recover from a poor beginning to their Ligue 1 campaign, in which they had previously recorded one win and four defeats. Their consecutive victories have moved them into ninth place.

Angers now face the prospect of slipping further down the table after their second successive defeat.

Flashscore Man of the Match: Timothy Weah (Marseille)

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho says he would have left the club this summer if he had been in Vinicius Jr.’s position, but believes the Brazilian forward remained because the club and Madrid are his home.

Vinicius Jr. had been strongly linked with a move away from the Bernabeu during the summer, with Premier League champions Arsenal reportedly interested. However, the 26-year-old eventually signed a new contract that will keep him at Real Madrid until 2032.

He will miss tonight’s LaLiga match at home to Sevilla, who are fifth in the table, one place and four points behind Mourinho’s side. Vinicius is serving the first game of a four-match suspension after receiving a straight red card during last week’s 1-0 victory over Villarreal.

The forward appeared to have doubled Real Madrid’s advantage 20 minutes after coming on, converting Jude Bellingham’s cutback. However, a VAR review ruled out the goal and Vinicius was dismissed for pulling the hair of Nathan Saliba.

It would have been only his second goal for the club this season. His first, and so far his only one, came on 26 August in the second game of the campaign against Real Sociedad. He has also scored for Brazil in a friendly against Australia.

The reduced return represents a noticeable dip in form for a player who has won 14 honours since joining Real Madrid from Flamengo as an 18-year-old in 2018.

Vinicius has subsequently faced jeers and taunts from Real Madrid supporters, known for their demanding standards. The pressure increased after his performance in midweek against Roma in the Champions League.

With Real Madrid trailing 3-1 shortly before the hour mark, Mourinho substituted Vinicius. His replacement, Endrick, helped inspire a remarkable comeback as the Spanish side won 4-3 in the Italian capital.

Despite the criticism, Mourinho offered public backing to Vinicius before the Sevilla match and said the player’s attachment to Real Madrid and the city had influenced his decision to stay.

“If I were him, I probably wouldn’t be here,” the Portuguese manager said.

“I would have forced my exit over the summer to a club, league and country that respects me. But this club is his home and that is why he has stayed. I doubt I would have the psychological strength to stay when I had so many options.”

Chelsea have joined Manchester City and several other leading European clubs in the race to sign Borussia Dortmund winger Mathis Albert, with the Premier League clubs reportedly prepared to consider a January offer of up to €20 million.

Albert, 17, is regarded as one of the most promising young players to emerge from the United States. He recently made his international debut under Mauricio Pochettino and has attracted increasing attention despite limited first-team opportunities in Germany.

The teenager has made one Bundesliga appearance for Borussia Dortmund so far this season. He came on as a substitute during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Union Berlin on October 17.

Football Transfers reports that Chelsea have now entered the competition for Albert, joining a group of major European clubs monitoring his situation.

Sky Germany has also reported that Borussia Dortmund are at risk of losing the winger because of his lack of playing time. Albert's limited involvement could encourage clubs to pursue a deal when the transfer window opens in January.

Albert was close to joining Paris St-Germain last summer, but that move did not happen. Chelsea and Manchester City are now understood to be willing to explore a deal worth as much as €20 million for the young American in January this year.

Chelsea are reportedly in “advanced talks” to sign Strasbourg winger Gessime Yassine, continuing the flow of young players between the two clubs.

The 20-year-old Morocco international has impressed for Strasbourg this season, scoring two goals and providing two assists in seven appearances across all competitions.

Journalist Ekrem Kunor reports that Chelsea have now opened advanced discussions to bring Yassine to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea and Strasbourg have been part of the BlueCo ownership group, with 14 players moving between the clubs since the Ligue 1 side came under its umbrella.

Valentin Barco and Emanuel Emegha were signed by Chelsea from Strasbourg over the summer, and the Premier League club are now reportedly targeting another of the French club’s young players.

Lille missed the chance to move to the top of Ligue 1 after Olivier Giroud’s penalty secured a 1-1 draw against Stade Brestois at Stade Pierre-Mauroy.

The result leaves Les Dogues with one defeat in their opening seven league matches, alongside four wins and two draws. Their unbeaten home run in Ligue 1 has now extended to four matches, while the point moved them above AS Monaco into second place.

Brest began with greater urgency after their 5-1 home victory over Angers last weekend and took the lead after only six minutes.

Joris Chotard’s floated corner caused confusion in the Lille penalty area. Gautier Lloris’ mis-hit effort was diverted by Mama Balde, sending the ball beyond the wrong-footed Orlando Gill and into the net.

The goal was Balde’s second in a week, but it proved to be the only shot on target in a subdued first half. Lille struggled to create a response, while Brest were comfortable protecting their early advantage.

Brest were forced to make a change at half-time, with Balde withdrawn because of an injury. Lille immediately looked more threatening after the interval and came close to an equaliser when Tanguy Nianzou headed wide from six yards after Egil Selvik had kept out Benjamin Andre’s header.

The visitors appeared satisfied to defend their narrow lead, but Lille were given an opportunity to level in the 64th minute.

Bradley Locko caught Ethan Mbappe with a clumsy challenge, leaving referee Clement Turpin with little choice but to award a penalty. Giroud converted from the spot for his first goal since the opening weekend of the season.

The equaliser gave Davide Ancelotti’s side renewed momentum as they pressed for a winner. Brest’s defence remained organised, however, and Selvik produced an acrobatic save to deny Nabil Bentaleb’s free-kick.

Lille could not find a second goal, ensuring the points were shared in northern France.

Brest’s progress under Julien Lachuer continued, with the club having lost only one of their four away matches in the top flight so far in 2026/27.

Brest goalkeeper Egil Selvik was named Flashscore Man of the Match.

Valencia remain unbeaten but without a win since Javier Aguirre took charge after being held to a goalless draw by Athletic Club at Mestalla.

The result was Athletic Club’s second successive 0-0 draw under Edin Terzic, while Valencia missed another opportunity to claim their first home victory of the season at the fifth attempt.

Aguirre’s side began with energy in their first home match since his appointment and immediately put Athletic under pressure. However, Valencia struggled to turn that early momentum into clear chances.

Athletic arrived with greater freshness after their match at Rayo Vallecano was abandoned inside the opening 15 minutes last weekend. They have not completed a full 90-minute match since mid-September, but created little after surviving Valencia’s initial spell.

Johaneko Louis-Jean produced the visitors’ first notable opening when he cut through the Valencia defence before his effort took a deflection and went well wide.

The lack of goalmouth action was hardly surprising given the two teams had scored only 13 goals between them in their first seven matches of the season. Neither goalkeeper had been seriously tested by the half-hour mark.

Inaki Williams failed to find the target from a promising position for the visitors, while Jose Gaya chose to try to find Hugo Duro rather than shoot when presented with an open goal at the other end.

Louis-Jean then curled another attempt narrowly wide, before Duro was unable to make proper contact with a header. Athletic finally forced a save in the 44th minute, when Stole Dimitrievski turned a Williams effort behind for a corner.

Williams had done well to beat his marker and get a shot away from a tight angle, but Dimitrievski reacted well to keep the score level.

Valencia came close to breaking the deadlock seven minutes after half-time. Arnaut Danjuma was released into the area, but the Netherlands forward side-footed his shot agonisingly past the post.

The home side continued to build confidence around Mestalla before the hour. David Otorbi saw an effort blocked by Louis-Jean, who had recovered position after Otorbi had rounded the goalkeeper.

Otorbi went close again soon afterwards, controlling a ball over the top before driving a low shot across goal. Unai Simon could only watch as it passed just wide.

Athletic, known as Lehoiak, were increasingly forced to defend. Gaya reached the byline and pulled the ball back for Javi Guerra, but his attempt was blocked by Simon’s legs.

Guerra was given time to set himself for another effort later in the area, although he placed the ball straight at the goalkeeper.

Neither side found a late winner. Valencia avoided suffering four consecutive home defeats for the first time in a decade, while Athletic Club matched their longest unbeaten run of last season with a five-match sequence.

However, Athletic’s current run contains two wins, compared with three during last season’s equivalent run.

Flashscore Man of the Match: Cesar Tarrega (Valencia).

Barcelona maintained their perfect start to the LaLiga season with a 5-2 victory over Real Betis in a match that featured seven goals, a red card and a disallowed contender for goal of the season.

Lamine Yamal opened the scoring with a superb individual finish. After using his footwork to create space, the Barcelona forward curled an outstanding shot into the top-right corner.

Real Betis responded with their first attempt of the match. Pablo Fornals delivered an accurate cross after a recycled corner, allowing Valentin Gomez to head the ball into the far corner and level the game.

Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia then made an important save to deny Hector Bellerin, who had arrived at the far post with a chance to put Betis ahead.

The save proved decisive moments later. At the other end, Rodri rose highest to meet Fermin Lopez’s corner and restored Barcelona’s advantage with a header.

Betis appeared to equalise again in spectacular fashion when Giovani Lo Celso volleyed a bouncing loose ball into the top corner. However, the goal was ruled out by VAR after Cucho Hernandez was judged to have handled the ball in the build-up.

Fermin Lopez nearly extended Barcelona’s lead within five minutes of the restart, but Alvaro Valles produced an impressive stop to keep out his left-footed effort.

Gabriel Jesus then appeared to score shortly afterwards, only for the offside flag to deny him. He did not have to wait long for another opportunity, though, as Yamal squared the ball for him less than 30 seconds later and Jesus tapped into an empty net.

Betis reduced the deficit again two minutes later through Abde Ezzalzouli, but their hopes of completing another comeback were damaged when Facundo Bernal was sent off for headbutting Yamal during the mass confrontation that followed.

The dismissal left Betis with 10 players for the final 35 minutes and Barcelona took advantage on 63 minutes. Eric Garcia reacted quickest inside the area to stab the ball home after Pau Cubarsi’s knockdown.

With Barcelona in control, manager Hansi Flick was able to substitute several key players as he managed his squad ahead of a midweek UEFA Champions League meeting with PSG and next weekend’s El Clasico.

Dani Olmo completed the scoring in the final 10 minutes, adding a fifth goal to seal a convincing victory.

The result extended Barcelona’s winning league run to nine matches and saw them equal a club record by scoring at least three goals in nine consecutive games.

Lamine Yamal was named Flashscore Man of the Match for Barcelona.

AS Roma moved into second place in Serie A and kept pace with Inter after beating Genoa 2-0 at the Stadio Olimpico.

The result extended Roma’s unbeaten home record in the Italian top flight to 16 matches, with Gian Piero Gasperini’s side recording 12 wins and four draws during that run. It also maintained their unbeaten league start at five wins and two draws.

The victory was a welcome response to Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League defeat by Real Madrid, which brought Roma’s unbeaten opening to the season to an end. They were expected to react against a Genoa side struggling near the bottom of the table, although the visitors created the first openings.

Johan Vasquez failed to make the most of a half-chance inside the penalty area before Roma produced their first serious threat. Matias Soule tested Justin Bijlow with a low shot, but the Genoa goalkeeper saved comfortably.

After a cautious opening 30 minutes, the match began to open up. Leonardo Balerdi came close to breaking the deadlock when his header from close range struck the crossbar, while Bijlow then denied Rodrigo Mora as Roma increased the pressure.

Genoa also came within inches of taking the lead. Former Roma player Stephan El Shaarawy struck the post from 20 yards, giving the hosts a significant escape before the interval.

Roma made the breakthrough shortly after the restart. Santiago Castro showed excellent composure in the penalty area, creating enough room to lift an audacious finish over to the far corner and beyond the stranded Bijlow.

The goal left Roma in control as they sought to extend their strong record against Genoa at home. They had lost only once in their previous 40 Serie A meetings on home soil, winning 33 and drawing six.

Gasperini’s team doubled their advantage in the 68th minute. Soule played a key role in the build-up before Emanuele Lulli arrived unmarked at the far post to tap the ball home.

That goal effectively settled the contest, with Roma able to manage the closing stages without serious difficulty. Genoa substitute Milutin Osmajic forced a save from Pierluigi Gollini late on, but the hosts comfortably protected their lead.

Roma’s success extended their unbeaten league record and moved them up to second, while Genoa left the Stadio Olimpico without reward.

Flashscore named Leonardo Balerdi, of Roma, as the Man of the Match.

Inter came from behind to beat Bologna 3-1 at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara and move outright top of Serie A, recording only their second victory in their past six away league meetings with Bologna.

Bologna, buoyed by their first win of the season in their previous match, made a fast start and took the lead after just 10 minutes.

Juan Miranda dispossessed Luis Henrique inside the Inter half, allowing Tommaso Pobega to drive into the penalty area. The midfielder then struck a left-footed finish beyond Josep Martinez at the near post.

Martinez had to make another important intervention soon afterwards, keeping out a fierce effort from Federico Bernardeschi following a short free-kick.

Inter struggled to find their rhythm as Bologna continued to threaten. Pobega sent a long-range attempt narrowly wide before going even closer with another effort that struck the crossbar.

The hosts were punished for failing to extend their advantage when Inter levelled in the 44th minute, against the run of play. Marcus Thuram rose highest to head in Nicolo Barella’s precise cross.

The equaliser was Thuram’s fourth goal in his past five Serie A appearances and gave Inter renewed momentum. Cristian Chivu’s team began the second half with greater intensity, although the Inter manager made a double substitution with just over 20 minutes remaining, bringing on Andy Diouf and Carlos Augusto.

The changes had an immediate effect. Within a minute, Diouf found Piotr Zielinski, who delivered a low ball across the face of goal for Augusto to convert from close range. It was the Brazilian’s second Serie A goal of the season.

Ange-Yoan Bonny then completed the comeback, meeting Augusto’s cut-back first time to put Inter 3-1 ahead.

Bonny had briefly thought he had scored earlier, but his near-post effort was ruled out for offside. He made no mistake with his second opportunity to secure the points for Inter.

The result leaves Inter three points clear at the top of Serie A, although their advantage will last only for a few hours. Bologna remain one point above the relegation zone.

Carlos Augusto was named Flashscore Man of the Match.

Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat RC Strasbourg 3-1 at Stade de la Meinau and move up to second in Ligue 1, with substitutes Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue making the difference after half-time.

Strasbourg had been on course to extend their unbeaten league run to four matches when Giovanni Reyna put them ahead in the 17th minute. Reyna beat Matvey Safonov at his near post with a low finish, despite PSG having created the greater early pressure.

The visitors had already gone close when Ferran Torres’ powerful header was kept out by Filip Jørgensen at point-blank range. At the other end, Maghnes Akliouche missed a remarkable chance for PSG, firing wide with the goal unguarded.

Both teams had recorded six attempts by the half-hour mark, although only three had been on target. Strasbourg also missed another promising opportunity when Fabio Balde pulled his effort across goal from a good position.

The match continued to move quickly from one end to the other, with PSG dominating possession as the interval approached. They had held 78.4% of the ball during the previous 15 minutes, but could not turn that control into an equaliser before half-time.

PSG started the second half on the attack, but Strasbourg’s defence, led in particular by Pape Diop, resisted the sustained pressure.

Safonov then produced an excellent one-handed save to his left to deny Conrad Harder’s header, which appeared destined for the net. The stop helped PSG regain momentum, although Jørgensen continued to keep them out and had still not been beaten after an hour.

Strasbourg threatened to increase their advantage when Gessime Yassine, Harder and Jeyland Mitchell tested Safonov in quick succession. However, with 20 minutes remaining, PSG were awarded a penalty after VAR identified a handball by Diop.

Dembele, introduced from the bench, missed the opportunity when he dragged his attempt wide of Jørgensen’s right-hand post. He quickly recovered from that error, delivering a precise cross for an unmarked Illia Zabarnyi to tap in and level the match.

The current Ballon d’Or winner then completed PSG’s turnaround by driving home a late second goal. Doue added a third in stoppage time with a straightforward finish to secure the points.

The defeat means Strasbourg have still failed to keep a clean sheet in 26 meetings with PSG, a sequence consisting of two wins, six draws and 18 defeats.

PSG now go into their Champions League fixture with Barcelona after making the task considerably harder for themselves at Strasbourg.

Flashscore named Illia Zabarnyi the Man of the Match.

Borussia Dortmund remain unbeaten in the Bundesliga but have now gone three matches without a win in all competitions after being held to a 0-0 draw by struggling Union Berlin.

Dortmund’s record in the league now stands at four wins and two draws, while their recent run across all competitions is two draws and one defeat. The result moved them to the top of the live Bundesliga standings, at least temporarily, but Edin Terzic’s side were unable to find a way through a Union defence that had conceded 17 goals in their first four league matches.

The opening half-hour offered little entertainment, although Union Berlin will have been encouraged by how comfortably they contained the visitors. Dortmund dominated possession but failed to register a shot on target, with clear chances proving difficult to create at either end.

That lack of attacking threat was particularly notable given that nine of Union’s previous 10 matches had produced more than 3.5 goals. Instead, the first half was defined by a succession of fouls, with five yellow cards shown during a scrappy opening 35 minutes.

The closest either side came before the interval arrived when Kastriot Imeri’s curling set-piece delivery almost found its way directly into the net. Gregor Kobel reacted quickly to prevent the ball from going in, providing the only significant moment in an otherwise uneventful first period.

Dortmund have scored only three goals before half-time this season, although they have found the net five times during the final 15 minutes of matches. That record offered their travelling supporters some encouragement for the second half.

They finally produced a notable opening 11 minutes after the restart. Maximilian Beier met Julian Ryerson’s deep cross first time, but his effort flew into the advertising hoardings.

Union then had an opportunity to punish Dortmund’s lack of attacking urgency when Tim Skarke broke through on goal. However, under pressure, he could not direct his attempt on target.

The game’s momentum was disrupted by a lengthy stoppage after Konstantinos Karetsas was forced to leave the field with an injury. Fabio Silva created a late opening for the hosts by sending a low cross across the face of goal, before teenager Mathis Albert headed wide at the far post.

Those chances ultimately failed to produce a breakthrough, leaving Union Berlin with a point from a match in which they secured a second successive clean sheet after recording one in their first league victory of the season.

All five of Union’s Bundesliga points this season have been earned at home. They remain in the relegation play-off place at this early stage, while Dortmund sit first in the table.

Flashscore’s Man of the Match was Borussia Dortmund defender Joane Gadou.

Borussia Dortmund were held to a goalless draw by struggling Union Berlin, leaving them without a win in their past three matches in all competitions.

Dortmund remain unbeaten in the Bundesliga this season, with four wins and two draws, and moved to the top of the live standings. However, their latest failure to score means they have taken just three of their goals before half-time, compared with five in the final 15 minutes of matches.

Union, who had conceded 17 goals in their opening four league games, produced a disciplined defensive display to claim a point. All five of their Bundesliga points this season have come at home, although they remain in the relegation play-off place at this early stage of the campaign.

The first half offered little entertainment, with Dortmund enjoying plenty of possession but failing to seriously test the hosts. Clear opportunities were limited at both ends, as Union looked comfortable during the opening half-hour.

That lack of attacking threat was in contrast to Union’s recent record, with more than 3.5 goals scored in nine of their previous 10 matches. Instead, the early action was dominated by bookings, with five yellow cards shown during a scrappy opening 35 minutes.

The closest either side came to breaking the deadlock before the interval was when Kastriot Imeri’s inswinging set-piece nearly caught out Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel. He reacted quickly to keep the delivery from going all the way into the net.

Dortmund began the second half with greater purpose and created their first notable chance 11 minutes after the restart. Maximilian Beier met a deep cross from Julian Ryerson first time, but his effort flew into the advertising hoardings.

Union then had a good opportunity to take the lead when Tim Skarke broke through on goal. Under pressure from the recovering defence, he could not direct his finish on target.

The match lost further momentum after a lengthy stoppage caused by an injury to Konstantinos Karetsas. Substitute Fabio Silva later sent a low ball across the face of goal, but no Union player was able to apply the finishing touch.

Dortmund also threatened late on, although teenage substitute Mathis Albert headed wide at the back post as the visitors were unable to find a way through.

The result extends Dortmund’s run without a victory to three games across all competitions, following two draws and one defeat. Union will be the more satisfied side after earning a point against the league leaders, despite remaining in the relegation play-off position.

Flashscore Man of the Match: Joane Gadou (Borussia Dortmund)

Venezia secured their first Serie A victory of the season by beating Napoli 1-0 at the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo, although the result leaves them at the bottom of the table. Napoli missed the chance to move into the top four as Akor Adams’ goal settled a hard-fought contest.

The match began at a cautious pace, with little to separate the sides during the opening stages. Adams forced Alex Meret into a save with a right-footed effort inside the first 15 minutes, while John Yeboah provided an early threat for Venezia and sent a shot from outside the area narrowly wide.

Napoli gradually took control, with Billy Gilmour and Scott McTominay influential in midfield. The visitors enjoyed 70% possession during the first half and recorded eight unanswered attempts, although each was either blocked or off target.

The game remained open, with play moving from one end to the other, but neither team managed to produce another shot on target before the interval.

Napoli almost broke the deadlock immediately after the restart. McTominay sent a dangerous low cross across the face of goal, but Lorenzo Lucca was unable to make contact despite having a clear opportunity.

Venezia punished that let-off moments later. A long pass over the Napoli defence allowed Adams to use his strength to get beyond Amir Rrahmani before shooting past Meret to give the hosts the lead.

Max Allegri responded with a triple substitution as Napoli stepped up their search for an equaliser. The changes also left the visitors vulnerable on the counter-attack, and Yeboah had a chance to double Venezia’s advantage when he found space, but his attempt flew well over the crossbar.

Napoli continued to dominate possession, holding 83% of the ball by the hour mark. However, apart from two efforts from substitute Rasmus Hojlund, they struggled to turn that control into clear chances.

The visitors were handed an opportunity to draw level when Hojlund was fouled inside the area. Kevin De Bruyne, another substitute, took responsibility for the penalty but sent his effort straight at Filip Stankovic.

Napoli goalkeeper Meret then prevented Venezia from extending their lead, making a crucial save after Albion Rrahmani had been played through on goal.

Venezia spent the closing stages defending deep and had Stankovic to thank for a series of important saves as Napoli applied sustained pressure.

The victory was Venezia’s first against Napoli in the league for 84 years. It was also the first time they had scored against them in the top flight since 1962.

Napoli’s revival ended after three matches unbeaten, a run that had included two wins and one draw.

Flashscore named Filip Stankovic the Man of the Match.

Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer says he “almost feels a bit sorry” for Florian Wirtz as the Liverpool playmaker struggles to reproduce his Bayer Leverkusen form.

Wirtz, 23, moved to Liverpool from his boyhood club in the summer of 2025 for a reported £116 million.

He has scored seven goals and supplied 10 assists in 58 appearances across all competitions since joining the Premier League club. The Germany international is yet to record 10 goal contributions in the Premier League.

Bayern Munich were interested in signing Wirtz before he chose Liverpool, but the German club were unwilling to match the English side’s offer.

With speculation linking Wirtz with a possible move to Bayern beginning to circulate again, Hainer played down the prospect of a transfer.

“First of all, I think Florian Wirtz is an exceptional player, there is absolutely no doubt about that,” Hainer said, as quoted by Sports Witness.

“I almost feel a bit sorry for him that he hasn't yet found the form in England that he had at Leverkusen, because we also need him in the German national team.”

Hainer said Bayern’s current squad meant recruiting Wirtz was not under consideration.

“We have a squad of such quality, we are incredibly satisfied at the moment and, as a result, it is not a topic for us,” he concluded.

Atletico Madrid made it six consecutive wins as Alex Baena’s late goal secured a 1-0 victory over Espanyol in Barcelona.

The result also ended a run of four away head-to-heads without a win for Atleti and keeps them in touch with leaders Barcelona. Espanyol, meanwhile, have now lost three of their past four games.

Fresh from a hard-fought UEFA Champions League victory over Manchester United in midweek, Atletico started strongly and immediately put the hosts under pressure.

Lee Kang-in fired over from only a few yards after Jonathan David had neatly played the ball into his path. David then went close himself, meeting Giuliano Simeone’s pass into the danger area before sending his effort narrowly over the crossbar.

Espanyol gradually settled into the match but struggled to create a clear opening in the final third. Their best chance of the first half came shortly after the half-hour mark when a cleverly worked corner caught Atletico’s defence unprepared, but Bryan Zaragoza’s cross was headed inches wide by Roberto Fernandez.

David was then denied by Angel Fortuno, who reacted well to palm the shot against the right post. At the other end, Leandro Cabrera collected a loose ball on the edge of the penalty area and struck the crossbar as the first half ended without a goal.

Atletico manager Diego Simeone responded to his side’s performance by making two changes at half-time, with Ademola Lookman among those withdrawn.

The opening 15 minutes of the second half were subdued, with both sides appearing short of energy and neither goalkeeper seriously tested. Marcos Llorente finally threatened in the 62nd minute with a long-range effort which beat Fortuno but struck the crossbar.

Fortuno was called into action again when Julian Alvarez unleashed a powerful shot from 25 yards. The Espanyol goalkeeper tipped it over, while Morten Hjulmand headed into the side netting from the resulting corner.

Atletico continued to push for the breakthrough, and with Espanyol seemingly on course to hold out for a point, the visitors finally found a way through in the 89th minute.

Alvarez moved infield from the left before picking out Baena outside the penalty area. The Spaniard took one touch and calmly placed the ball into the bottom-left corner to settle the contest.

The victory maintains Atletico’s pursuit of Barcelona at the top of the table, while Espanyol’s latest defeat extends their difficult run.

Flashscore Man of the Match: Cristian Romero (Atletico Madrid)

Real Madrid will welcome Eder Militao back into their matchday squad for the first time this season when they face Sevilla in LaLiga at the Estadio Bernabeu on October 18.

The defender is returning to contention as he works towards full match fitness following another serious knee injury. Jose Mourinho confirmed Militao’s inclusion ahead of the fixture.

Real Madrid have been given a boost by the Brazilian’s return, although Rodrygo Goes and Raul Asencio remain long-term absentees.

Jude Bellingham is expected to start after signing a contract extension earlier this week. The England midfielder is included in Mourinho’s confirmed line-up alongside Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni.

Real Madrid XI: Courtois; Dumfries, Konate, Rudiger, Cucurella; Valverde, Bellingham, Tchouameni; Guler, Mbappe, Vinicius Junior.

The match is scheduled to begin at 9pm local time in Madrid, with kick-off at 8pm in the UK.

Real Madrid return to domestic action after a dramatic UEFA Champions League victory against AS Roma in midweek. Mourinho’s side fell behind before recovering to secure a 4-3 win away against his former club.

There is pressure on Real Madrid to keep pace in the title race, with defending champions Barcelona having won all eight of their top-flight matches so far in the 2026/27 season.

Sevilla arrive at the Estadio Bernabeu having lost both home and away meetings with Real Madrid last season. The visitors are also seeking their first victory at the stadium since 2008.

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick says Alejandro Balde must demonstrate his readiness to play if he wants to secure a future with the LaLiga champions.

The Spain international was strongly linked with a move away from Barcelona during the summer after concerns emerged over his position in the team following his return from injury.

Balde’s opportunities have become more limited since Flick decided to bring Joao Cancelo to the club on a permanent deal. Gerard Martin’s reliability as cover at left-back has also reduced the 21-year-old’s role.

He has played only 12 minutes in LaLiga this season, but Flick says the responsibility remains with Balde to show he deserves greater involvement.

“In my view, Balde should always show he's ready to play and send a clear message,” said Flick.

“I should be that ‘I'm ready and, if you need me, I'm prepared’, that's what I want.”

Balde has been included in Flick’s matchday squad for Barcelona’s return to action away to Real Betis tonight.

The decision gives him the opportunity to make an impression, although Flick’s comments indicate that the player must first convince the manager that he is prepared to compete for a place.