By Desmond Nleya
The past weekend in football dished out pure chaos and shocking results across Europe’s top leagues, with giants stumbling, underdogs rising, and drama stretching into stoppage time.
Premier League Madness
In England’s early kickoff, Manchester United’s misery deepened after a 3–1 beating from Brentford. Pressure is piling on manager Amorim, who astonishingly hasn’t managed back-to-back wins since taking charge. Even more damning, United have scraped just 8 points since April, while newly promoted Sunderland have clocked 11 points since August.
When asked about his stubborn tactics, Amorim fired back in a press conference: “Not even the Pope will force me to change my system.” It’s either raw defiance or a man waiting to be sacked.
Elsewhere, Liverpool got a bitter taste of its own medicine. The Reds, kings of stoppage-time winners this season, fell 2–1 in injury time—experiencing firsthand the agony they’ve often dished out to others.
Chelsea’s woes dragged on, slumping to a 3–1 defeat to Brighton, while Tottenham could only muster a 1–1 draw against winless Brighton and Hove Albion.
Manchester City, however, sent a booming reminder that they’re still the league’s powerhouse. A 5–1 demolition of Burnley stamped their authority, while title rivals showed grit by overturning a 1–0 deficit to snatch a 2–1 victory in an epic clash with Newcastle.
La Liga: A Derby to Remember
In Spain, Real Madrid’s unbeaten honeymoon came to a brutal end. Atletico Madrid tore them apart 5–2 in a derby demolition that was less a defeat and more a massacre. Madrid fans will be nursing those wounds for a while.
Barcelona, smelling blood, took advantage by edging Real Sociedad 2–1, narrowing the gap at the top.
Bundesliga: The Kane Train Rolls On
In Germany, Bayern Munich did what Bayern does—terrorize the league. A ruthless 4–0 dismantling of Werder Bremen featured yet another Harry Kane brace, proving the Englishman is in red-hot form.
What’s Next?
The dust barely settles before the fireworks begin again—Champions League action kicks off tomorrow. With Europe’s giants wobbling at home, midweek promises another round of shocks, heartbreaks, and statement victories.
