Soccer's wild weekend: Big scores, handball drama, Bayern's stunning loss and more
The weekend in European soccer had a glut of talking points, from Man City and Bayern's respective collapses to VAR drama and much, much more.
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1-1-0, 6th in Spanish Primera División
Ancelotti: Coleman like Maldini, Terry, Ramos
Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti has captain Seamus Coleman is comparable to some of the game's greatest players the Italian has managed.
'Too much' to beat Real and VAR - Pellegrini
The combination of Real Madrid and VAR was too much for Real Betis to contend with in Saturday's 3-2 home defeat, coach Manuel Pellegrini said.
Moreno: A little VAR,Ramos & Benzema again for Real Madrid (2:05)
Has Zidane created a defensive headache for himself? (1:19)
Match-winning Ramos earns 8/10 as Real beat Betis
Sergio Ramos scored the winner, then earned top marks in Real Madrid's victory over Real Betis on Saturday.
Real Madrid beat Betis on Sergio Ramos' late VAR penalty
Real Madrid's offensive output continued to sputter as the La Liga champions mustered a 3-2 win against Real Betis on Saturday.
Moreno's advice to Hazard: Buddy...you gotta play! (1:33)
Zidane not interested in new Real Madrid transfers
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says he does not want to sign any more players before the transfer window shuts, even after his side looked short
Madrid should kiss floor Bale walks on - agent
Gareth Bale's agent has lashed out at Real Madrid for not appreciating the Wales international's accomplishments at the club.
LIVE Transfer Talk: Real Madrid, Liverpool target Mbappe in 2021
The battle is on to sign PSG's Kylian Mbappe, with powerhouses Liverpool and Real Madrid leading the way. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
Lowe: I would be amazed if Cavani signs with Real Madrid (1:40)
Sources: Real Madrid weighing up Cavani bid
Edinson Cavani has been available on a free transfer since his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expired in June.
Real Madrid's attackers don't have 'a lot of final product' (1:44)
Kroos 8/10, Odegaard 6/10 as Madrid drop points in their La Liga opener
Zidane Zinedine handed Martin Odegaard his first La Liga start for Madrid but the champions were unable to solve Real Sociedad in a goalless draw.
Real Madrid show rust in draw with Sociedad
Real Madrid played to a scoreless draw with Real Sociedad in their opening match of the La Liga season.
Tottenham seal sensational Gareth Bale return
Gareth Bale has completed a sensational return to Tottenham on a season-long loan, the club have confirmed.
Tottenham sign Utd target Reguilon from Madrid
Tottenham have signed left-back Sergio Reguilon from Real Madrid on a five-year contract.
Zidane denies Bale rift ahead of Spurs move
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane said he has no problems with Gareth Bale as the forward edges closer to returning to Tottenham.
Gareth Bale 'has a point to prove' in Spurs return (1:48)
Coaching Real Madrid 'my dream' - Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino has been out of a job since leaving Spurs in November 2019 after five years at the helm.
Will Real Madrid regret selling Hakimi to Inter? (1:18)
Can Pirlo repeat Zidane's Real Madrid success at Juventus? (1:41)
Gareth Bale back to Tottenham would be 'very nostalgic' (1:53)
Ogden: Bale returning to Tottenham is positive for all involved (1:39)
2020-21 La Liga Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Betis | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| Granada | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 6 |
| Real Sociedad | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +3 | 5 |
| Celta Vigo | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Valencia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| Real Madrid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Getafe | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Villarreal | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 4 |
| Atletico Madrid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 3 |
| Barcelona | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 3 |
| Sevilla FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| Levante | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Osasuna | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| Athletic Bilbao | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| Cádiz | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| Huesca | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
| Real Valladolid | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
| Eibar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| Alavés | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| Elche | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
2020-21 Team LeadersSpanish Primera División
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsSpanish Primera División
Goal Difference1Tied-6th
Goals Scored3Tied-8th
Assists1Tied-16th
Goals Conceded2Tied-6th