Soccer

Kylian Mbappé’s long-awaited home debut at the Santiago Bernabeu did not go as expected. Madrid’s much-hyped summer signing had a lackluster performance, failing to find the back of the net. He had the fewest touches of any outfield players and attempted the fewest passes. With four shots on goal, he was unable to score, with
The Bundesliga made a strong return this weekend with defending champions Bayer Leverkusen showcasing their dominance in a Rhineland derby against Borussia Monchengladbach. Leverkusen, under the management of Xabi Alonso, displayed their prowess by controlling the ball and their opponents from the start. Granit Xhaka’s goal from outside the box set the tone for the
Robert Lewandowski’s impressive performance in Barcelona’s 2-1 win against Athletic Club did not go unnoticed by coach Hansi Flick. The coach, who has previously worked with Lewandowski at Bayern Munich, commended the striker for his fitness and work rate off the ball. Flick emphasized that Lewandowski’s professionalism and dedication to his fitness have been key