Game Recaps

Kylian Mbappé shines in Real Madrid's 4-1 victory over UD Las Palmas

Real Madrid cruised to a commanding 4-1 victory over UD Las Palmas at the Santiago Bernabéu, with Kylian Mbappé taking center stage as the man of the match after scoring a sensational brace. The game was anything but straightforward for Madrid, who were forced to mount a comeback after an explosive start from the visitors.

Watch: Kylian Mbappé brace against Las Palmas; sends Real Madrid to LaLiga first place

Liverpool needed late heroics to defeat Brentford, Darwin Núñez answered the call with a brace

LONDON — Substitute Darwin Nunez's stoppage-time double gave Liverpool a 2-0 win at Brentford on Saturday, as the Premier League leaders left it late to record their first league win of 2025.

Brentford held firm and seemed on course for a deserved point until Nunez tapped in Trent Alexander-Arnold's cross from close range in the 91st minute to end the Bees' dogged resistance.

Darwin Nunez brace vs Brentford

Amad Diallo scores hat trick in 12 minutes to rescue Man United from Southampton

MANCHESTER — Three late goals from Amad Diallo dragged a below-par Manchester United to an unlikely 3-1 comeback victory over bottom side Southampton in the Premier League on Thursday.

United will have fancied their chances of getting back to winning ways against struggling Saints but the hosts were second best from the off, deservedly falling behind to a Manuel Ugarte own goal just before halftime.

Nottingham Forest are officially title contenders after exceptional 1-1 draw vs. Liverpool

NOTTINGHAM — Liverpool substitute Diogo Jota's second-half header earned the visitors a battling 1-1 draw with surprise Premier League title rivals Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, keeping the leaders six points clear at the top of the standings.

High-flying Forest, who are enjoying a remarkable season after just avoiding relegation last term, raced into the lead in an electric City Ground atmosphere through striker Chris Wood with eight minutes on the clock.

Barcelona destroy Real Madrid with historic 5-2 in Spanish Supercup final

In a spectacular Super Cup final, Barcelona triumphed over Real Madrid with a dominant 5-2 scoreline, cementing their status as one of the best teams in the world and their recent dominance over Los Blancos.

Watch: Unreal Lamine Yamal turn and goal vs. Athletic Club helps Barcelona advance to Super Cup final

jEDDAH — Goals from Gavi and Lamine Yamal earned Barcelona a 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final in Jeddah on Wednesday to reach their third successive final.

Gavi opened the scoring in the 17th minute and Yamal doubled Barca's lead seven minutes after the break.

Gavi turned provider with a delightful pass played forward which Lamal controlled beautifully on the turn before taking the ball into the area and coolly driving his shot past Simon.

Lamine Yamal goal vs Athletic Bilbao

Shocking Kai Havertz miss could haunt Arsenal as Newcastle win 2-0 in EFL Cup semifinal

LONDON — Alexander Isak scored his 50th goal for Newcastle United as Eddie Howe's side took a huge step towards the League Cup final with a 2-0 victory at Arsenal on Tuesday.

Isak struck shortly before halftime in the first leg of the semi-final at a chilly Emirates Stadium and then had a big role in Newcastle's second scored by Anthony Gordon after the break.

Arsenal were left to rue their failure to convert several good chances with Gabriel Martinelli denied by the woodwork in the first half and Kai Havertz missing a golden opportunity.

Watch: Christian Pulisic amazing goal vs. Inter Milan in Supercoppa Final

Christian Pulisic is having an incredible return from injury for AC Milan, now showing up for the Italian giant in the Supercoppa Final.

After going down 2-0 against Inter Milan in Saudi Arabia, Pulisic helped seal the comeback against their rivals with a superb control and finish inside the box to beat Yan Sommer to the bottom corner. 

Watch: Christian Pulisic goal vs. Inter Milan | Supercoppa Italiana Final

A weak-footed strike to make it two goals in his last two games back from an injured hiatus.

Amad Diallo late goal stuns Liverpool as United draw 2-2 at Anfield

Not bad, United. Not bad…

Anfield was treated to a pulsating second half as Liverpool and Manchester United played out a 2-2 draw in an exciting Premier League clash. The match, which was largely a tale of one half, saw four goals in a dramatic final 45 minutes, as both teams fought tooth and nail for the three points.

Watch: Lisandro Martinez goal vs. Liverpool

Watch: Raúl Jiménez scores twice for Fulham and breaks Chicharito's Premier League scoring record

Raul Jimenez scored two equalisers from the spot in a dramatic second half as Fulham held Ipswich Town to a 2-2 draw at Craven Cottage in the Premier League on Sunday, extending the hosts' unbeaten streak to eight league matches.

Both teams converted penalties within two minutes as Jimenez cancelled out Sammie Szmodics' first-half strike in the 69th minute, before Liam Delap restored the visitors' lead after Timothy Castagne brought him down.

Raul Jimenez all-time top Mexican goalscorer in Premier League: breaks Chicharito's 53-goal record

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