{"id":360275,"date":"2025-12-21T19:24:32","date_gmt":"2025-12-21T19:24:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/360275\/"},"modified":"2025-12-21T19:24:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-21T19:24:32","slug":"football-tracker-hosts-morocco-begin-afcon-2025-fiorentina-win-first-game-of-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/360275\/","title":{"rendered":"Football Tracker: Hosts Morocco begin AFCON 2025, Fiorentina win first game of season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-testid=\"wcl-news-perex\" itemprop=\"description\">It&#8217;s a blockbuster weekend of football across Europe&#8217;s top leagues before Christmas, with plenty of intriguing matches to look forward to, while the Africa Cup of Nations gets underway in Morocco.<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, December 21st<\/p>\n<p>20:10 CET &#8211;\u00a0Last up in LaLiga this evening sees <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/betis-vJbTeCGP\/getafe-dboeiWOt\/?mid=63SyfKRp\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Real Betis take on Getafe<\/a> from 21:00 CET as the home side hopes to cement its place in the top six further.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2a7420fa-728a-41ce-87f5-cd2f31f9a7d8.jpg\" alt=\"Starting lineups\" title=\"Starting lineups\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Starting lineupsFlashscore<\/p>\n<p>20:05 CET &#8211;\u00a0AFCON 2025 is here and underway in Morocco!<\/p>\n<p>20:00 CET &#8211; Last up tonight in Serie A sees <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/atalanta-8C9JjMXu\/genoa-d0PJxeie\/?mid=C6QESmnJ\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Genoa host Atalanta from 21:00 CET<\/a> and the team news is in for that clash.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/e6c571cd-d341-49bd-8606-35477fb95df2.jpg\" alt=\"Starting lineups\" title=\"Starting lineups\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Starting lineupsFlashscore<\/p>\n<p>20:00 CET &#8211; Five-star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/fiorentina\/Q3A3IbXH\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fiorentina<\/a> have won their first game of the season and in style after scoring twice more in the second period to win 5-1 against Udinese!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/kean-moise\/QPclX9Uq\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Moise Kean<\/a> ended his barren goal drought in Serie A with a second-half brace to add gloss to a vital win and an early Christmas present to their supporters.<\/p>\n<p>19:30 CET &#8211; That <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/rogers-morgan\/lp4jm80n\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Morgan Rogers<\/a> strike in the second half would be the difference as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/aston-villa\/W00wmLO0\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aston Villa<\/a> keep themselves very much in the Premier League title race heading into Christmas after a crucial 2-1 win against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/manchester-united\/ppjDR086\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Manchester United<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>19:27 CET &#8211; Two more goals in the second period by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/diaz-luis\/SKjMUHVm\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Luis Diaz<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/kane-harry\/v5HSlEAa\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Harry Kane<\/a> made a dominant win look even more convincing for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/bayern-munich\/nVp0wiqd\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bayern Munich<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/heidenheim\/KWixEVWi\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Heidenheim<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>That sees Bayern Munich end the year unbeaten in the Bundesliga and well on course to retain their title.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3aee4dcb-5996-4c01-83b8-711e34197ee9.jpg\" alt=\"Match stats\" title=\"Match stats\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Match statsStatsPerform via Opta<\/p>\n<p>19:05 CET &#8211; Team news is in for the first game at AFCON 2025 as hosts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/morocco\/IDKYO3R8\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Morocco<\/a> take on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/comoros\/QLUC9wv3\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Comoros<\/a> from 20:00 CET.<\/p>\n<p>The big team news is that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/hakimi-achraf\/MqFBkBsp\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Achraf Hakimi<\/a> isn&#8217;t fit enough to start for the hosts after a lot of pre-tournament concerns over the injury that has seen him out since November.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7de598db-67af-4abd-b2b8-21f285996293.jpg\" alt=\"Starting lineups\" title=\"Starting lineups\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Starting lineupsFlashscore<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/comoros-QLUC9wv3\/morocco-IDKYO3R8\/?mid=YeHelIam\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Follow the clash LIVE with Flashscore<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>19:54 CET &#8211; The brilliant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/rogers-morgan\/lp4jm80n\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Morgan Rogers<\/a> has done it again for Aston Villa! It is poor defending from United again as they give the England international way too much space, but my word does he make the most of it with an unstoppable curling finish.<\/p>\n<p>18:53 CET &#8211;\u00a0Fiorentina are three goals ahead against Udinese at the break, thanks to first-half goals by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/mandragora-rolando\/v9oBM840\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rolando Mandragora,<\/a>\u00a0forward <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/gudmundsson-albert\/bHCOu1Tl\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Albert Gudmundsson<\/a>\u00a0and a third late in the half through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/ndour-cher\/8QRFNbb8\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cher Ndour<\/a>. They were helped early on when Udinese got a red card after a rash decision by their goalkeeper\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/okoye-maduks\/Gr6T6rIt\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Maduka Okoye<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3bd361b4-3f8f-4321-a164-9f6043310fb6.jpg\" alt=\"First-half stats\" title=\"First-half stats\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>First-half statsStatsPerform via Opta<\/p>\n<p>This could turn into a turning point for the club&#8217;s season as they search for their first win in Serie A.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/aston-villa-W00wmLO0\/manchester-utd-ppjDR086\/?mid=OtdbtdHr\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Follow the second period here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>18:32 CET &#8211; Over to the Bundesliga and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/bayern-munich\/nVp0wiqd\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bayern Munich<\/a> have been every bit of the unbeaten league leaders that they are in the first half.<\/p>\n<p>With almost 80% possession and a 2-0 lead, this is as dominant a performance as they come, and it feels like an impossible task for the hosts, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/heidenheim\/KWixEVWi\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Heidenheim<\/a>, to get themselves back into it.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/4a05e523-f3d7-4b63-8abc-2e113973697a.jpg\" alt=\"First-half stats\" title=\"First-half stats\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>First-half statsStatsPerform via Opta<\/p>\n<p>18:25 CET &#8211;\u00a0After a first half of many chances at Villa Park, two goals late in the half brought the game to life. Firstly, the hosts took the lead through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/rogers-morgan\/lp4jm80n\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Morgan Rogers<\/a> after the creative midfielder was allowed space to cut inside and brilliantly curl an effort into the top right-hand corner.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Sloppy passing out from the back from Villa however, handed United a golden chance to instantly level the game and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/matheus-cunha\/bq5QzRdb\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Matheus Cunha<\/a> did just that with an unstoppable strike inside the box.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0fd21cd0-ff4b-4ebf-b4c0-8d1fbef9cb26.jpg\" alt=\"Match stats\" title=\"Match stats\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Match statsStatsPerform via Opta<\/p>\n<p>18:15 CET &#8211; That is an impressive win by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/barcelona\/SKbpVP5K\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Barcelona<\/a> as they defeat title rivals <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/villarreal\/lUatW5jE\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Villarreal<\/a> 2-0 away from home after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/lamine-yamal\/lAt3vEub\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lamine Yamal<\/a> added a second goal in the second half to secure a big three points.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/barcelona-SKbpVP5K\/villarreal-lUatW5jE\/?mid=lnU5U03c\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check out the match stats here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1ed9c772-90c3-4532-976d-b4667fd75985.jpg\" alt=\"Match stats\" title=\"Match stats\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Match statsStatsPerform via Opta<\/p>\n<p>17:55 CET &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/bayern-munich\/nVp0wiqd\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bayern Munich<\/a> have taken the lead in the Bundesliga through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/stanisic-josip\/SfawK0Y3\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Josip Stanisic<\/a> as they look to end 2025 on a high.<\/p>\n<p>They have now doubled their early advantage through\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/olise-michael\/E5pvwqkK\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Michael Olise<\/a>. Bayern are flying now&#8230;\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>17:35 CET &#8211; Next in Serie A sees <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/fiorentina-Q3A3IbXH\/udinese-rXw8YKDE\/?mid=69N6U9H6\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fiorentina host Udinese<\/a> from 18:00 CET as they search for their first win of a miserable Serie A season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/74fa0e11-ab34-4070-ad79-35ffc7c50325.jpg\" alt=\"Starting lineups\" title=\"Starting lineups\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Starting lineupsFlashscore<\/p>\n<p>Three points this afternoon would be a welcome Christmas present; otherwise, it won&#8217;t be a very merry Christmas in Florence.<\/p>\n<p>17:27 CET &#8211; It is all over in the Bundesliga, and it finishes goalless between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/mainz-EuakNmc1\/st-pauli-ILyJuN3g\/?mid=SdcOE9Cd\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mainz and St. Pauli<\/a> as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/mainz\/EuakNmc1\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mainz<\/a> continue to fail to replicate their form from last season.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2dac5edc-34d8-42f0-a75f-be53c8e6d928.jpg\" alt=\"Match stats\" title=\"Match stats\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Match statsStatsPerform via Opta<\/p>\n<p>17:07 CET &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/raphinha\/xtBsDPam\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Raphinha&#8217;s<\/a> penalty in the 12th minute remains the difference between the sides at the break as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/barcelona\/SKbpVP5K\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Barcelona<\/a> lead away to Villarreal in a crucial clash at the top of LaLiga.<\/p>\n<p>An added blow for the hosts arrived just before the break when centre-back <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/veiga-renato\/r1cX4e0d\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Renato Veiga<\/a> was given his marching orders. 45 minutes with 10 men and a goal down is far from ideal for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/villarreal\/lUatW5jE\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Villarreal<\/a>, who have it all to do now to rescue a positive result.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/barcelona-SKbpVP5K\/villarreal-lUatW5jE\/?mid=lnU5U03c\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Follow the second period here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/adaac2ee-3537-4842-b3bb-49488a1a968f.jpg\" alt=\"Half-time stats\" title=\"Half-time stats\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Half-time statsStatsPerform via Opta<\/p>\n<p>16:55 CET &#8211; It&#8217;s back-to-back wins for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/torino\/MZFZnvX4\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Torino<\/a> in Serie A as they have defeated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/sassuolo\/QDdvI0zl\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sassuolo<\/a> 1-0 away from home to lift themselves up to 12th in the standings.<\/p>\n<p>Nikola Vlasic got the only goal of the game from the penalty spot.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/sassuolo-QDdvI0zl\/torino-MZFZnvX4\/report\/?mid=CS1kuRVO\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read the report now.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cb1d92c0-50fa-4ca8-9a3a-ce124f962a5b.jpg\" alt=\"Sassuolo - Torino match stats\" title=\"Sassuolo - Torino match stats\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Sassuolo &#8211; Torino match statsOpta by StatsPerform<\/p>\n<p>16:40 CET &#8211;\u00a0Germany&#8217;s best club is in action this evening from 17:30 CET, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/bayern-munich\/nVp0wiqd\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bayern Munich<\/a> travel to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/heidenheim\/KWixEVWi\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Heidenheim<\/a>. They may be the visitors but the league leaders are overwhelming favourites for the clash, with Opta giving them a 77% chance of securing all three points today.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/bayern-munich-nVp0wiqd\/heidenheim-KWixEVWi\/?mid=QRccRnd2\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">See if they can live up to the billing here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/4efd8c94-9143-4d37-a9f3-9034dfc184ae.jpg\" alt=\"Heidenheim - Bayern Munich lineups\" title=\"Heidenheim - Bayern Munich lineups\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Heidenheim &#8211; Bayern Munich lineupsFlashscore<\/p>\n<p>16:31 CET &#8211; First blood to the league leaders! In the crucial clash between Villarreal and Barcelona, it is the Catalan side who make the early inroads.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/raphinha\/xtBsDPam\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Raphinha<\/a>, ever-reliable, gives his side the lead from the spot to silence La Ceramica.<\/p>\n<p>16:30 CET &#8211; Back to Serie A, where Torino have the lead at Sassuolo.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/vlasic-nikola\/4ryWOtME\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nikola Vlasic<\/a> with the first goal of the contest, netting from the spot in the 66th minute.<\/p>\n<p>16:26 CET &#8211;\u00a0Over to Birmingham, where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/aston-villa\/W00wmLO0\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aston Villa<\/a> meet with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/manchester-united\/ppjDR086\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Manchester United<\/a> in the only Premier League fixture of the day.<\/p>\n<p>The Midlands club have been in fine form in recent weeks, winning their last five games in the league, whilst Manchester United provided one of the games of the season last time out &#8211; a 4-4 draw with Bournemouth.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/aston-villa-W00wmLO0\/manchester-utd-ppjDR086\/?mid=OtdbtdHr\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">What can they offer today?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/76e0c172-9323-416a-a0c7-abc2bfd3b8e6.jpg\" alt=\"Aston Villa - Manchester United lineups\" title=\"Aston Villa - Manchester United lineups\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Aston Villa &#8211; Manchester United lineupsFlashscore<\/p>\n<p>16:20 CET &#8211; We have reached the interval in the Bundesliga, where relegation-threatened <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/mainz\/EuakNmc1\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mainz<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/st-pauli\/ILyJuN3g\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">St Pauli<\/a> have played out a 0-0 draw in the opening 45 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Just one shot on target in the first half from either side, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/mainz-EuakNmc1\/st-pauli-ILyJuN3g\/?mid=SdcOE9Cd\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">let&#8217;s hope for more in the second.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5d2f1ffc-4c7f-41f3-83a4-346891d21824.jpg\" alt=\"Mainz - St Pauli match momentum\" title=\"Mainz - St Pauli match momentum\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Mainz &#8211; St Pauli match momentumOpta by StatsPerform<\/p>\n<p>15:55 CET &#8211;\u00a0It&#8217;s been a breezy Sunday stroll for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/atl-madrid\/jaarqpLQ\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Atletico Madrid<\/a> against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/girona\/nNNpcUSL\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Girona<\/a>, with the side from the capital coming away with a 3-0 victory with goals from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/koke\/v9hLv1xJ\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Koke<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/gallagher-conor\/dtbJO8B3\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Conor Gallagher<\/a> and a late strike from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/griezmann-antoine\/OxCa1jdT\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Antoine Griezmann<\/a> securing the three points.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/atl-madrid-jaarqpLQ\/girona-nNNpcUSL\/report\/?mid=dhsK6cBj\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check out the report now.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/6d639623-7856-4d11-bfcf-b6480cea5f19.jpg\" alt=\"Girona - Atletico Madrid match momentum\" title=\"Girona - Atletico Madrid match momentum\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Girona &#8211; Atletico Madrid match momentumOpta by StatsPerform<\/p>\n<p>15:50 CET &#8211; Back to Serie A, where Sassuolo and Torino head into the break goalless. The side from Turin did have a penalty claim, only to see VAR overturn the on-field decision.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/sassuolo-QDdvI0zl\/torino-MZFZnvX4\/?mid=CS1kuRVO\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Follow the second half with Flashscore.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ecf58f08-fc71-48f5-820b-f6a73a1ff167.jpg\" alt=\"Sassuolo - Torino match stats\" title=\"Sassuolo - Torino match stats\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Sassuolo &#8211; Torino match statsOpta by StatsPerform<\/p>\n<p>15:18 CET &#8211; Perhaps the biggest game of the weekend sees two title chasers face off at La Ceramica in LaLiga.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/villarreal\/lUatW5jE\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Villarreal<\/a> have been the surprise packages of the season, last dropping points in the league back in mid-October. They face <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/barcelona\/SKbpVP5K\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Barcelona<\/a> from 16:15 CET, with the Catalans sitting atop the table.<\/p>\n<p>It could be quite the contest today, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/barcelona-SKbpVP5K\/villarreal-lUatW5jE\/?mid=lnU5U03c\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">we will bring you all the latest right here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3288d5c3-3f95-4774-bf63-fbcfea051977.jpg\" alt=\"Villarreal - Barcelona lineups\" title=\"Villarreal - Barcelona lineups\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Villarreal &#8211; Barcelona lineupsFlashscore<\/p>\n<p>14:49 CET &#8211;\u00a0Back to Catalonia, where it&#8217;s turning into a miserable afternoon for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/girona\/nNNpcUSL\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Girona<\/a>. They are 2-0 down to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/atl-madrid\/jaarqpLQ\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Atletico Madrid<\/a> at home after goals from Koke and Conor Gallagher at half-time.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/25352b96-e48d-42ed-87d4-bc6117186ee6.jpg\" alt=\"Girona - Atletico Madrid match stats\" title=\"Girona - Atletico Madrid match stats\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Girona &#8211; Atletico Madrid match statsOpta by StatsPerform<\/p>\n<p>14:38 CET &#8211;\u00a0Atletico Madrid are in full control against Girona as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/gallagher-conor\/dtbJO8B3\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Conor Gallagher<\/a> doubles their lead 10 minutes after coming off the bench for an injured <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/gonzalez-nicolas-ivan\/filNjPIq\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nicolas Gonzalez<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>14:35 CET &#8211; Just two Bundesliga games today, with the first pitting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/mainz\/EuakNmc1\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mainz<\/a> against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/st-pauli\/ILyJuN3g\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">St Pauli<\/a> in what could be a relegation six-pointer.<\/p>\n<p>The hosts, Mainz, are at the bottom of the standings with just seven points from 14 games. It&#8217;s not much better for their opponents today. St Pauli have 11 points so far in the campaign, but they picked up a vital win last time out against Heidenheim.<\/p>\n<p>Can they pull off back-to-back wins from 15:30 CET? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/mainz-EuakNmc1\/st-pauli-ILyJuN3g\/?mid=SdcOE9Cd\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Find out right here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/d08da121-5e20-4afb-b7ca-5335b8942a25.jpg\" alt=\"Mainz - St Pauli lineups\" title=\"Mainz - St Pauli lineups\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Mainz &#8211; St Pauli lineupsFlashscore<\/p>\n<p>14:26 CET &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/pisa\/roasMsOT\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pisa<\/a> have claimed a hard-fought point at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/cagliari\/SCGVmKHb\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cagliari<\/a> after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/moreo-stefano\/zFFYexZK\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Stefano Moreo<\/a>&#8216;s 89th-minute strike cancelled out second-half goals from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/folorunsho-michael\/4GK1zMhd\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Michael Folorunsho<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/kilicsoy-semih\/8f1tE18e\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Semih Kilicsoy<\/a> for the hosts.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/cagliari-SCGVmKHb\/pisa-roasMsOT\/report\/?mid=xUVkYiIs\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read the full match report here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/6d5ff3b7-03fb-4cfb-b443-513eba03d158.jpg\" alt=\"Match stats\" title=\"Match stats\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Match statsOpta by StatsPerform<\/p>\n<p>14:17 CET &#8211;\u00a0An early breakthrough for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/atl-madrid\/jaarqpLQ\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Atletico Madrid<\/a> in Girona, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/koke\/v9hLv1xJ\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Koke<\/a> picking out the top corner from range for his second goal of the season.<\/p>\n<p>14:01 CET &#8211; Staying in the Italian top flight, eighth-placed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/sassuolo\/QDdvI0zl\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sassuolo<\/a> host <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/torino\/MZFZnvX4\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Torino<\/a> this afternoon, as the Neroverdi look to continue their impressive recent form of just one defeat in five matches.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/sassuolo-QDdvI0zl\/torino-MZFZnvX4\/?mid=CS1kuRVO\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Keep track of that clash from 15:00 CET here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/e49ebf12-130f-4af0-a417-883cf6600341.jpg\" alt=\"Recent head-to-head meetings\" title=\"Recent head-to-head meetings\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Recent head-to-head meetingsFlashscore<\/p>\n<p>13:18 CET &#8211; Half-time in Serie A between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/cagliari\/SCGVmKHb\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cagliari<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/pisa\/roasMsOT\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pisa<\/a>, and it&#8217;s the visitors who lead 1-0 thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/tramoni-matteo\/n3dSutCc\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Matteo Tramoni<\/a>&#8216;s penalty on the stroke of the interval.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/cagliari-SCGVmKHb\/pisa-roasMsOT\/?mid=xUVkYiIs\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Follow the second half with Flashscore here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/181a2061-32b9-43df-aa5b-24aa56249178.jpg\" alt=\"Match stats\" title=\"Match stats\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Match statsOpta by StatsPerform<\/p>\n<p>12:49 CET &#8211; Over in LaLiga, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/atl-madrid\/jaarqpLQ\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Atletico Madrid<\/a> travel to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/girona\/nNNpcUSL\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Girona<\/a> this afternoon, with Diego Simeone&#8217;s men looking to consolidate their spot in the top four.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/atl-madrid-jaarqpLQ\/girona-nNNpcUSL\/?mid=dhsK6cBj\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Keep track of the game from 14:00 CET here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/909f233e-8cf7-4f58-a83b-16a8e90f505c.jpg\" alt=\"Team lineups\" title=\"Team lineups\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Team lineupsFlashscore<\/p>\n<p>11:52 CET &#8211; Our first game of the day comes in Serie A, as 15th-placed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/cagliari\/SCGVmKHb\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cagliari<\/a> host lowly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/pisa\/roasMsOT\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pisa<\/a> in an important clash at the bottom of the table.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/cagliari-SCGVmKHb\/pisa-roasMsOT\/?mid=xUVkYiIs\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Follow the match from 12:30 CET here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cc5e8355-de28-49a9-a3ce-59f6db01b933.jpg\" alt=\"Starting lineups\" title=\"Starting lineups\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Starting lineupsFlashscore<\/p>\n<p>10:40 CET &#8211;\u00a0Good morning and welcome back to our Football Tracker as we look ahead to a thrilling Sunday of action!<\/p>\n<p>Today marks the start of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, as hosts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/morocco\/IDKYO3R8\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Morocco<\/a> take on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/comoros\/QLUC9wv3\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Comoros<\/a> in their Group A opener at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/comoros-QLUC9wv3\/morocco-IDKYO3R8\/?mid=YeHelIam\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">20:00 CET<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>There are also plenty of big matches around Europe&#8217;s top leagues, with LaLiga leaders <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/barcelona\/SKbpVP5K\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Barcelona<\/a> travelling to third-placed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/villarreal\/lUatW5jE\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Villarreal<\/a>, in-form <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/aston-villa\/W00wmLO0\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aston Villa<\/a> hosting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/manchester-united\/ppjDR086\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Manchester United<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/bayern-munich\/nVp0wiqd\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bayern Munich<\/a> taking on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/heidenheim\/KWixEVWi\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Heidenheim<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Aston Villa vs Manchester United (video preview)<\/p>\n<p>Flashscore<\/p>\n<p>Here are today&#8217;s standout games:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/atl-madrid-jaarqpLQ\/girona-nNNpcUSL\/?mid=dhsK6cBj\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Girona vs Atletico Madrid &#8211; 14:00 CET<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/barcelona-SKbpVP5K\/villarreal-lUatW5jE\/?mid=lnU5U03c\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Villarreal vs Barcelona &#8211; 16:15 CET<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/aston-villa-W00wmLO0\/manchester-utd-ppjDR086\/?mid=OtdbtdHr\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aston Villa vs Manchester United &#8211; 17:30 CET<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/bayern-munich-nVp0wiqd\/heidenheim-KWixEVWi\/?mid=QRccRnd2\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Heidenheim vs Bayern Munich &#8211; 17:30 CET<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/comoros-QLUC9wv3\/morocco-IDKYO3R8\/?mid=YeHelIam\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Morocco vs Comoros &#8211; 20:00 CET<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/atalanta-8C9JjMXu\/genoa-d0PJxeie\/?mid=C6QESmnJ\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Genoa vs Atalanta &#8211; 20:45 CET<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Saturday, December 20th<\/p>\n<p>22:59 CET &#8211; We are all done for tonight across Europe, and it has been a productive evening for Real Madrid, who have efficiently seen off the threat of Sevilla <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/real-madrid-W8mj7MDD\/sevilla-h8oAv4Ts\/?mid=ji2uEuJG\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">with a 2-0 victory<\/a> &#8211; Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe both getting on the scoresheet.<\/p>\n<p>In the Premier League, as a rate matchday with two 21:00 CET games taking place comes to a close, it&#8217;s a good night for Arsenal, who take back top spot in the standings from Manchester City <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/arsenal-hA1Zm19f\/everton-KluSTr9s\/?mid=hCp10H8E\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">with a 1-0 win over Everton<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere, Leeds United have helped their chances of survival with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/crystal-palace-AovF1Mia\/leeds-tUxUbLR2\/?mid=pAPugZ0l\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">an impressive 4-1 victory<\/a> over Crystal Palace &#8211; Dominic Calvert-Lewin netting a brace for the Lilywhites.<\/p>\n<p>22:49 CET &#8211; Give the ball to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/mbappe-kylian\/Wn6E2SED\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kylian Mbappe<\/a> from 12 yards, and you know the rest&#8230; Real Madrid now lead Sevilla 2-0 with time running out as the Frenchman nets from the spot.<\/p>\n<p>22:35 CET &#8211; Roma made it interesting through a late goal from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/baldanzi-tommaso\/QySTk0pB\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tommaso Baldanzi<\/a> but Juventus have held on to claim a big three points and move up to fifth, within a point of their opponents, who have now lost three of their last four.<\/p>\n<p>22:22 CET &#8211; As was to be expected, PSG are cruising against their fifth-tier opponents, now 4-0 up thanks to a penalty from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/dembele-ousmane\/zsMC2Ec0\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ousmane Dembele<\/a> and a brace from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/ramos-goncalo\/xfW2M1Tt\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Goncalo Ramos<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>22:16 CET &#8211; A huge win is in sight for Juventus, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/openda-lois\/IN2MK7Jo\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Luis Openda<\/a> tapping in from close range to double their lead.<\/p>\n<p>21:52 CET &#8211; Arsenal lead 1-0 at the break and are poised to return to the top of the Premier League, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/crystal-palace-AovF1Mia\/leeds-tUxUbLR2\/?mid=pAPugZ0l\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Leeds are somewhat surprisingly 2-0 up against Crystal Palace<\/a> thanks to a brace from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/calvert-lewin-dominic\/0WmBe6U2\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dominic Calvert-Lewin<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In Spain, Real Madrid are 45 minutes away from giving Xabi Alonso a much-needed win and moving to within a point of Barcelona at the top of LaLiga, albeit having played a game more.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/734e63a0-c12c-4bdc-97d1-3b73a843be77.jpg\" alt=\"Real Madrid vs Sevilla first-half stats\" title=\"Real Madrid vs Sevilla first-half stats\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Real Madrid vs Sevilla first-half statsOpta by StatsPerform<\/p>\n<p>21:41 CET &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/bellingham-jude\/QNvlPm7s\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jude Bellingham<\/a> has given Real Madrid the lead by heading in a cross from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/rodrygo\/zPUyR5Up\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rodrygo<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>21:36 CET &#8211; We&#8217;ve reached the halfway point in Turin, where the hosts lead despite the fact that Roma have seen more of the ball and had more efforts.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/957b31e5-e419-45c0-9ae2-f000f3fadb11.jpg\" alt=\"Juventus vs Roma first-half stats\" title=\"Juventus vs Roma first-half stats\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Juventus vs Roma first-half statsOpta by StatsPerform<\/p>\n<p>21:29 CET &#8211; After slow starts, the floodgates have opened across Europe, with Arsenal, PSG and Juventus taking leads through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/gyokeres-viktor\/zaBZ1xIk\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Viktor Gyokeres<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/doue-desire\/KIUWH2Jq\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Desire Doue<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/chico-conceicao\/n53v4sSd\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Francisco Conceicao<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>21:08 CET &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/real-madrid-W8mj7MDD\/sevilla-h8oAv4Ts\/?mid=ji2uEuJG\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Real Madrid are underway against Sevilla<\/a>, with Los Blancos knowing a win would see them gain ground on at least one of their title rivals this weekend, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/barcelona\/SKbpVP5K\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Barcelona<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/villarreal\/lUatW5jE\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Villarreal<\/a> facing one another.<\/p>\n<p>20:45 CET &#8211; We&#8217;re approaching the end of the day, but there are still plenty of entertainment to come, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/as-roma-zVqqL0ma\/juventus-C06aJvIB\/?mid=OpfXpV1m\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Juventus and Roma<\/a> underway and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/arsenal-hA1Zm19f\/everton-KluSTr9s\/?mid=hCp10H8E\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Everton vs Arsenal<\/a> kicking off in 15 minutes along with a cup clash between\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/fontenay-UyQmTLBs\/psg-CjhkPw0k\/?mid=Y5rmGQG6\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">PSG and Fontenay<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>20:38 CET &#8211; Over in Germany, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/bayer-leverkusen\/4jcj2zMd\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bayer Leverkusen<\/a> have headed into the winter break on a high, beating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/rb-leipzig\/KbS1suSm\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">RB Leipzig<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/bayer-leverkusen-4jcj2zMd\/rb-leipzig-KbS1suSm\/?mid=KjpAxD43\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">3-1<\/a> to move up to third in the league, level on points with tonight&#8217;s opponents but ahead on goal difference.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2fa00a1e-e9c1-42b1-a568-8f9bf1c5fc29.jpg\" alt=\"RB Leipzig vs Bayer Leverkusen match stats\" title=\"RB Leipzig vs Bayer Leverkusen match stats\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>RB Leipzig vs Bayer Leverkusen match statsOpta by StatsPerform<\/p>\n<p>20:32 CET &#8211; It&#8217;s full-time in the English capital and Liverpool have just about secured all three points after a dramatic ending to the game.<\/p>\n<p>Spurs went down to nine men when captain Cristian Romero kicked out at Ibrahim Konate, but they still dominated the game and pushed for an equaliser with the visitors completely incapable of holding onto the ball.<\/p>\n<p>In the end though, the reigning champions got a win that moves them up to fifth and level on points with fourth.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/b1cd4f89-91a2-41f2-bc04-ad6ff1e3a2ad.jpg\" alt=\"Match momentum\" title=\"Match momentum\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Match momentumOpta by StatsPerform<\/p>\n<p>20:14 CET &#8211; A lifeline for Tottenham! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/richarlison\/K82Dz773\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Richarlison<\/a> has made it 2-1 with seven minutes plus stoppage time remaining to give the hosts a glimmer of hope.<\/p>\n<p>20:05 CET &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/lazio\/URcSl02h\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lazio&#8217;s<\/a> mediocre season goes on, with the side from Rome failing to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/cremonese-KUzfp5N3\/lazio-URcSl02h\/?mid=KCmtq9Wa\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">break Cremonese down in a drab 0-0 draw<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>20:00 CET &#8211; 2-0! Hugo Ekitike has produced a lovely header to double Liverpool&#8217;s lead and get his fifth goal in three games.<\/p>\n<p>19:50 CET &#8211; Liverpool take the lead! After coming off the bench at half-time, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/isak-alexander\/p41IV42c\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alexander Isak<\/a> has fired his side ahead after The Reds&#8217; two big-money summer signings combined, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/wirtz-florian\/0Q5gjImi\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Florian Wirtz<\/a> playing the Swede in on goal.<\/p>\n<p>However, the stirker picked up a bad injury in the process and has had to come straight off.<\/p>\n<p>19:24 CET &#8211; Spurs responded well to going down to 10 men against the reigning champions, making it into the break without really looking like conceding.<\/p>\n<p>Will Arne Slot&#8217;s side ramp things up in the second half?<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/a003f080-2e51-46df-84f9-2f2750bc9c34.jpg\" alt=\"Tottenham vs Liverpool first-half stats\" title=\"Tottenham vs Liverpool first-half stats\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Tottenham vs Liverpool first-half statsOpta by StatsPerform<\/p>\n<p>19:19 CET &#8211; It&#8217;s been an entertaining first half in Leipzig, where Bayer Leverkusen have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/bayer-leverkusen-4jcj2zMd\/rb-leipzig-KbS1suSm\/?mid=KjpAxD43\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">fought back from a goal down to lead the hosts 2-1<\/a> thanks to goals from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/terrier-martin\/xlu6948L\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Martin Terrier<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/schick-patrik\/WzQQSSfc\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Patrick Schick<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>19:04 CET &#8211; Tottenham go down to 10 men! In a huge blow for the hosts, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/simons-xavi\/noo0L9zk\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Xavi Simons<\/a> has been sent off for scraping his studs down the back of compatriot <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/van-dijk-virgil\/U59RNqOr\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Virgil van Dijk&#8217;s<\/a> leg.<\/p>\n<p>18:45 CET &#8211; It&#8217;s been a cagey start to perhaps the Premier League&#8217;s biggest match of the day, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/liverpool-lId4TMwf\/tottenham-UDg08Ohm\/?mid=Kn4rDfhK\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Spurs and Liverpool goalless in North London<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re also still awaiting an opening goal in the Italian capital, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/cremonese-KUzfp5N3\/lazio-URcSl02h\/?mid=KCmtq9Wa\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cremonese holding Lazio at the break<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>18:08 CET &#8211;\u00a0A late <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/de-la-fuente-adrian\/O6MiTbze\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dela<\/a> penalty for Levante has earned them a 1-1 draw and a point against Real Sociedad in LaLiga, ending a run of six losses in a row to give their survival chances a minor boost.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/levante-G8FL0ShI\/real-sociedad-jNvak2f3\/?mid=UyEWF1l4\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read the report now.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5a322751-17ce-41d7-8d52-1b9104b0a623.jpg\" alt=\"Levante - Real Sociedad match stats\" title=\"Levante - Real Sociedad match stats\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Levante &#8211; Real Sociedad match statsOpta by StatsPerform<\/p>\n<p>17:53 CET &#8211; Manchester City are back on top of the Premier League table&#8230; for now.<\/p>\n<p>It was the Erling Haaland show at the Etihad Stadium, as the Norwegian netted twice and assisted the other as his side <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/manchester-city-Wtn9Stg0\/west-ham-Cxq57r8g\/?mid=hzTmiDV0\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">comfortably dispatched West Ham 3-0<\/a> to put the pressure firmly on Arsenal, who play later tonight.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/4f266b3c-0bdf-4353-bd83-802afb91eeee.jpg\" alt=\"Erling Haaland's successful day out\" title=\"Erling Haaland's successful day out\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Erling Haaland&#8217;s successful day outOpta by StatsPerform \/ Matt West \/ Shutterstock Editorial \/ Profimedia<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere, Wolves&#8217; horrific season continues. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/brentford-xYe7DwID\/wolves-j3Azpf5d\/?mid=vXpF7YFs\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">They were beaten 2-0 by Brentford<\/a> in a loss that also saw them miss a late penalty.<\/p>\n<p>Bournemouth dropped points at home to Burnley in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/bournemouth-OtpNdwrc\/burnley-z3dmTMMO\/?mid=pdp7vzne\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">a 1-1 draw,<\/a> whilst <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/brighton-2XrRecc3\/sunderland-WSzc94ws\/?mid=hMmFxEG7\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">it finished goalless<\/a> between Brighton and Sunderland.<\/p>\n<p>Just over half an hour to go until our next instalment of Premier League action as Liverpool travel to the capital to take on Tottenham Hotspur as both managers look to reduce the pressure on themselves following inconsistent runs of form.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/liverpool-lId4TMwf\/tottenham-UDg08Ohm\/?mid=Kn4rDfhK\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Follow it all from 18:30 CET.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/35d02a6b-59f2-4f16-bcb3-4cae40263016.jpg\" alt=\"Tottenham - Liverpool match lineups\" title=\"Tottenham - Liverpool match lineups\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Tottenham &#8211; Liverpool match lineupsFlashscore<\/p>\n<p>17:50 CET &#8211;\u00a0How big could this goal be for Burnley&#8217;s survival hopes? In the 91st minute against Bournemouth, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/broja-armando\/0rnu9an9\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Armando Broja<\/a> has stepped up to level for the Clarets, in what will surely earn them a valuable point.<\/p>\n<p>17:41 CET &#8211; What a day for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/lewis-potter-keane\/UyeRftbc\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Keane Lewis-Potter<\/a>?! He hadn&#8217;t scored in the Premier League up to today, and now he has two against Wolves to leave Brentford all but secure of three important points.<\/p>\n<p>17:31 CET &#8211;\u00a0All over in the Bundesliga&#8217;s mid-afternoon games, which have been a bit feast or famine.<\/p>\n<p>On one extreme, Freiburg have earned themselves <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/freiburg-fiEQZ7C7\/wolfsburg-nwkTahLL\/?mid=YTIIYU3S\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">an incredible 4-3 victory<\/a> over Wolfsburg, battling back from 3-2 down late to win the match.<\/p>\n<p>The goals did not flow elsewhere &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/eintracht-frankfurt-8vndvXTk\/hamburger-sv-v9k3aY5F\/report\/?mid=CMlFGjas\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hamburg and Eintracht Frankfurt<\/a> shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw, whilst <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/fc-koln-WG9pOTse\/union-berlin-pzHW4oaE\/?mid=tzSsZbF8\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Union Berlin scored in the nick of time to see off Koln 1-0<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In the big game of the afternoon, between Hoffenheim and Stuttgart, there was no real fireworks as the match ended 0-0 as did <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/augsburg-fTVNku3I\/werder-bremen-Ig1f1fy3\/?mid=I1fkT8Rk\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Augsburg and Werder Bremen<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The next game in Germany should be a cracker, fingers crossed, where RB Leipzig welcome Bayer Leverkusen to town from 18:30 CET.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/bayer-leverkusen-4jcj2zMd\/rb-leipzig-KbS1suSm\/?mid=KjpAxD43\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Follow all the action right here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/6e2e011b-6c1f-4830-9e53-8354337c4441.jpg\" alt=\"RB Leipzig - Bayer Leverkusen lineups\" title=\"RB Leipzig - Bayer Leverkusen lineups\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>RB Leipzig &#8211; Bayer Leverkusen lineupsFlashscore<\/p>\n<p>17:27 CET &#8211;\u00a0Manchester City are home and hosed! A quick break from the Citizens, sees the ball eventually fall at the feet of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/haaland-erling\/UmV9iQmE\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Erling Haaland<\/a>, and he doesn&#8217;t miss those from six yards. It&#8217;s two goals and one assist for the big Norwegian today, as his side are now 3-0 up against West Ham.<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere, Bournemouth have broken the deadlock in the 67th minute through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/semenyo-antoine\/r1Gz1yPk\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Antoine Semenyo<\/a> to put his side ahead at home to Burnley.<\/p>\n<p>17:21 CET &#8211;\u00a0Thankfully, we have a goal in the Premier League away from the Etihad Stadium!<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s taken more than an hour, but\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/lewis-potter-keane\/UyeRftbc\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Keane Lewis-Potter<\/a> has put Brentford 1-0 up against a Wolves side who just can&#8217;t catch a break.<\/p>\n<p>17:20 CET &#8211; Is that the winner for Union Berlin? In stoppage time against Koln, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/schafer-andras\/8GBj8NFA\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Andras Schafer<\/a> has come off the bench to score to send his side to back-to-back wins.<\/p>\n<p>17:15 CET &#8211;\u00a0Just two games in Serie A on this Saturday evening, and the first sees <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/lazio\/URcSl02h\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lazio<\/a> welcome <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/cremonese\/KUzfp5N3\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cremonese<\/a> to the Italian capital from 18:00 CET, with just two points separating the pair in mid-table.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s all set up for a close encounter. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/cremonese-KUzfp5N3\/lazio-URcSl02h\/?mid=KCmtq9Wa\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Who will prevail?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5b0483cf-0765-4759-bda4-d3d507acee1a.jpg\" alt=\"Lazio - Cremonese lineups\" title=\"Lazio - Cremonese lineups\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Lazio &#8211; Cremonese lineupsFlashscore<\/p>\n<p>17:11 CET &#8211; If it was a thriller at 3-2, what is it now? Unbowed from going behind, Freiburg are back in front once again, now leading 4-3 over Wolfsburg with 12 minutes to play.<\/p>\n<p>Second-half substitute <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/scherhant-derry\/jRG1UH32\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Derry Scherhant<\/a> has their fourth of the afternoon, and you&#8217;d be a smart person to expect more.<\/p>\n<p>17:02 CET &#8211; Freiburg just can&#8217;t stop him! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/pejcinovic-dzenan\/MDy44NH5\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dzenan Pejcinovic<\/a> has a hat-trick for his side, Wolfsburg, to put them back in front in this five-goal Bundesliga thrill ride.<\/p>\n<p>But, this Freiburg side have some real fight in them. Incredibly, they level once more to make it 3-3 in the 71st minute through an own goal from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/seelt-jenson\/4tkfYsPe\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jenson Seelt<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It is also half-time in the game between Levante and Real Sociedad, where the Basque side lead 1-0 after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/kubo-takefusa\/fqdLdpc3\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Takefusa Kubo<\/a>&#8216;s stoppage time strike at the end of the half.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/levante-G8FL0ShI\/real-sociedad-jNvak2f3\/?mid=UyEWF1l4\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Follow the second half here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/a1f139bf-08e4-4ea7-93ec-524810f8c50a.jpg\" alt=\"Levante - Real Sociedad match stats\" title=\"Levante - Real Sociedad match stats\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Levante &#8211; Real Sociedad match statsOpta by StatsPerform<\/p>\n<p>16:52 CET &#8211; Back to the Bundesliga, where Freiburg have hit back against Wolfsburg, with a penalty from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/grifo-vincenzo\/jBePSV5m\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Vincenzo Grifo<\/a> making it 2-2.<\/p>\n<p>16:48 CET &#8211;\u00a0Half-time across the four mid-afternoon Premier League games, and it&#8217;s plain sailing for Manchester City, who are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/manchester-city-Wtn9Stg0\/west-ham-Cxq57r8g\/?mid=hzTmiDV0\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">two to the good<\/a> over West Ham, with Erling Haaland and Tijjani Reijnders both netting.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/891c3190-93dd-4d10-81fa-1abe45877c51.jpg\" alt=\"Manchester City - West Ham match stats\" title=\"Manchester City - West Ham match stats\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Manchester City &#8211; West Ham match statsOpta by StatsPerform<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s 0-0 everywhere else &#8211; still plenty more to come today though.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0756add7-5069-4770-8bf2-556a2039e200.jpg\" alt=\"Premier League's current scores\" title=\"Premier League's current scores\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Premier League&#8217;s current scoresFlashscore<\/p>\n<p>16:44 CET &#8211;\u00a0Back to the Bundesliga, where goals are also hard to come by, but one person who is not struggling is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/pejcinovic-dzenan\/MDy44NH5\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dzenan Pejcinovic<\/a>. He has given Wolfsburg a 2-1 lead over Freiburg with his second of the day. He did get some help from the visiting goalkeeper, mind.<\/p>\n<p>16:38 CET &#8211;\u00a0All quiet in the Premier League, except at the Etihad Stadium, where Manchester City have doubled their lead over West Ham.<\/p>\n<p>Erling Haaland turns provider after good work from Rayan Cherki, to set up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/reijnders-tijani\/f17EnPl3\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tijjani Reijnders<\/a> for a close-range finish.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s looking like another successful afternoon for the Citizens&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>16:18 CET &#8211; Half-time in the five 15:30 CET fixtures in the Bundesliga, where we have, surprisingly, had just four goals so far.<\/p>\n<p>Two of them have come in the game between Hamburg and Eintracht Frankfurt, where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/eintracht-frankfurt-8vndvXTk\/hamburger-sv-v9k3aY5F\/?mid=CMlFGjas\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">it&#8217;s 1-1<\/a> at the break and it&#8217;s the same scoreline <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/freiburg-fiEQZ7C7\/wolfsburg-nwkTahLL\/?mid=YTIIYU3S\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wolfsburg and Freiburg<\/a> have too.<\/p>\n<p>It is goalless everywhere else.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/b16f8663-1530-4011-a376-562ae7d449e8.jpg\" alt=\"Bundesliga's weekend fixtures\" title=\"Bundesliga's weekend fixtures\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Bundesliga&#8217;s weekend fixturesFlashscore<\/p>\n<p>16:06 CET &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/haaland-erling\/UmV9iQmE\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Erling Haaland<\/a> has opened the scoring for Manchester City against West Ham in the sixth minute. He has his first effort saved, but the ball finds his path again, and he makes no mistake with the second effort. The robot celebration sums him up; he just can&#8217;t be stopped. Either that, or he&#8217;s a big fan of Peter Crouch.<\/p>\n<p>15:56 CET &#8211; More goals in the Bundesliga, this time in the game between Eintracht Frankfurt and Hamburg. It was Hamburg who took the lead through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/lokonga-sambi\/fefkCPrH\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Albert Sambi Lokonga<\/a> in the 19th minute, before <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/larsson-hugo\/K89S36S5\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hugo Larsson<\/a> levelled it up seven minutes later.<\/p>\n<p>15:53 CET &#8211; All over between Real Oviedo and Celta Vigo as it has ended goalless, a good, battling point for the hosts as they look to survive the drop.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/celta-vigo-8pvUZFhf\/oviedo-SzYzw34K\/?mid=pENESvY9\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read the full report now.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the next game in LaLiga is just around the corner as Levante welcome Real Sociedad to town.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/levante-G8FL0ShI\/real-sociedad-jNvak2f3\/?mid=UyEWF1l4\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Follow it from 16:15 CET.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/091d15ec-4da2-43ed-8eee-fb172d414353.jpg\" alt=\"Levante - Real Sociedad lineups\" title=\"Levante - Real Sociedad lineups\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Levante &#8211; Real Sociedad lineupsFlashscore<\/p>\n<p>15:45 CET &#8211; Wolfsburg hit back fast against Freiburg! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/pejcinovic-dzenan\/MDy44NH5\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dzenan Pejcinovic<\/a> has the leveller for the home side in what is still the only game in the Bundesliga with goals so far.<\/p>\n<p>15:35 CET &#8211;\u00a0Underway across the 15:30 CET kick-offs in the Bundesliga, and after just four minutes, we have our first goal. Freiburg have the lead against hosts Wolfsburg through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/treu-philipp\/zXOjivLH\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Philipp Treu<\/a>&#8216;s exquisite finish.<\/p>\n<p>15:27 CET &#8211; All over between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/chelsea\/4fGZN2oK\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chelsea<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/newcastle-utd\/p6ahwuwJ\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Newcastle<\/a>, with the Blues battling back from a two-goal deficit to earn a point in a pulsating 2-2 draw.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/chelsea-4fGZN2oK\/newcastle-p6ahwuwJ\/report\/?mid=EkHdki0D\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read the match report now.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/644d0056-ba1a-48cd-8e9a-12817ce26e40.jpg\" alt=\"Newcastle - Chelsea match stats\" title=\"Newcastle - Chelsea match stats\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Newcastle &#8211; Chelsea match statsOpta by StatsPerform<\/p>\n<p>15:12 CET &#8211;\u00a0At the bottom of the Premier League table, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/wolves\/j3Azpf5d\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wolves<\/a> are still chasing their first win of the season after 14 games, with just two points to their name.<\/p>\n<p>Today could be one of their best opportunities as they take on 15th-placed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/brentford\/xYe7DwID\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brentford<\/a> at Molineux.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/brentford-xYe7DwID\/wolves-j3Azpf5d\/?mid=vXpF7YFs\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Follow the action from 16:00 CET.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7401877d-caf0-4dd2-a32b-52e0f2cd9ee1.jpg\" alt=\"Wolves - Brentford lineups\" title=\"Wolves - Brentford lineups\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Wolves &#8211; Brentford lineupsFlashscore<\/p>\n<p>14:58 CET &#8211;\u00a0All square in the north east! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/joao-pedro\/CAmJERl2\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Joao Pedro<\/a> slices through the Newcastle defence, and coolly slots home a tidy finish to make it 2-2. A great fightback from Chelsea!<\/p>\n<p>14:52 CET &#8211;\u00a0As Newcastle and Chelsea continue to slug it out at St James&#8217; Park in what is turning into an end-to-end encounter, there are four more Premier League games to come from 16:00 CET.<\/p>\n<p>The stand-out clash of them sees <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/manchester-city\/Wtn9Stg0\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Manchester City<\/a> &#8211; starting to hit their stride &#8211; welcome <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/west-ham\/Cxq57r8g\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">West Ham<\/a>, who are winless in their last five and occupy one of the relegation spots before kick-off, to the Etihad Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>It will be a tough test for the Hammers, who Opta believe have just a 9% chance of coming away with all three points today.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/6cfe3e73-471b-41c8-bb19-97b44e416008.jpg\" alt=\"Manchester City - West Ham lineups\" title=\"Manchester City - West Ham lineups\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Manchester City &#8211; West Ham lineupsFlashscore<\/p>\n<p>14:48 CET &#8211;\u00a0We have reached the interval in LaLiga, where Real Oviedo will be the happier of the two sides, holding Celta Vigo to a goalless first half.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/celta-vigo-8pvUZFhf\/oviedo-SzYzw34K\/?mid=pENESvY9\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Follow the second with Flashscore.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/d2397633-ff01-454c-b9ea-2e31daf7d40f.jpg\" alt=\"Real Oviedo - Celta Vigo match stats\" title=\"Real Oviedo - Celta Vigo match stats\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Real Oviedo &#8211; Celta Vigo match statsOpta by StatsPerform<\/p>\n<p>14:40 CET &#8211;\u00a0Filth from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/james-reece\/nLBC7ERa\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Reece James<\/a>! The Chelsea captain has put his side right back in the contest against Newcastle, scoring a beautiful, curling free-kick into the bottom left-hand corner past a diving Aaron Ramsdale. He has halved the arrears &#8211; can his side find another?<\/p>\n<p>14:31 CET &#8211; It&#8217;s the final weekend of Bundesliga action of the year, and we have a cracking game to get us going. From 15:30 CET, fifth-placed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/hoffenheim\/hQAtP9Sl\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hoffenheim<\/a> travel to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/vfb-stuttgart\/nJQmYp1B\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Stuttgart<\/a>, who are just one place and one point behind them.<\/p>\n<p>Both are targeting potential Champions League football next year, and are well in the hunt before the Christmas break. They both were victorious in their last games, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/hoffenheim-hQAtP9Sl\/stuttgart-nJQmYp1B\/?mid=Q3FAziZF\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">who will come out on top at 15:30 CET?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5b9161c0-9671-4ce0-a6ea-63a3a163fbee.jpg\" alt=\"Stuttgart - Hoffenheim lineups\" title=\"Stuttgart - Hoffenheim lineups\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Stuttgart &#8211; Hoffenheim lineupsFlashscore<\/p>\n<p>We have four other games kicking off in Germany at the same time, with both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/eintracht-frankfurt\/8vndvXTk\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Eintracht Frankfurt<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/freiburg\/fiEQZ7C7\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Freiburg<\/a> in action.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/football\/germany\/bundesliga\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Follow all the Bundesliga action now.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>14:22 CET &#8211;\u00a0Half-time at St James&#8217; Park, where the first 45 minutes belonged to Nick Woltemade, scoring twice to see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/newcastle-utd\/p6ahwuwJ\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Newcastle<\/a> 2-0 up against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/chelsea\/4fGZN2oK\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chelsea<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Blues have had the ball in the net through Pedro Neto, but a blatant handball put pay to any chance of celebrations.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/chelsea-4fGZN2oK\/newcastle-p6ahwuwJ\/?mid=EkHdki0D\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">F<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/chelsea-4fGZN2oK\/newcastle-p6ahwuwJ\/?mid=EkHdki0D\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ollow the second half with us right here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/c029ebf6-f0ae-45e5-a41a-515bc2f65d7a.jpg\" alt=\"Newcastle - Chelsea match stats\" title=\"Newcastle - Chelsea match stats\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Newcastle &#8211; Chelsea match statsOpta by StatsPerform<\/p>\n<p>14:03 CET &#8211;\u00a0Over in Spain, Real Oviedo and Celta Vigo have begun their early afternoon clash in LaLiga &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/celta-vigo-8pvUZFhf\/oviedo-SzYzw34K\/?mid=pENESvY9\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">follow it all with us right here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>13:54 CET &#8211; It&#8217;s that man again, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/woltemade-nick\/4YDUd1at\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nick Woltemade<\/a>! A cross from Anthony Gordon finds the tall striker, and he flicks it home. It&#8217;s an incredibly tight offside call that goes to VAR, but after minutes of deliberation, the goal stands, and Newcastle have a 2-0 lead over Chelsea midway through the first half.<\/p>\n<p>Woltemade is the fourth Newcastle United player to score twice in the opening 20 minutes of a Premier League game at St. James&#8217; Park, after Andy Cole vs Liverpool in November 1993, Duncan Ferguson vs Southampton in January 2000, and Jacob Murphy vs Tottenham Hotspur in April 2023.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/97b09cea-a6e3-4fca-b09c-d70ef59f7f42.jpg\" alt=\"Nick Woltemade's second goal for Newcastle\" title=\"Nick Woltemade's second goal for Newcastle\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Nick Woltemade&#8217;s second goal for NewcastleOpta by StatsPerform \/ Owen Humphreys \/ PA Images \/ Profimedia<\/p>\n<p>13:34 CET &#8211;\u00a0What a start from the hosts! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/player\/woltemade-nick\/4YDUd1at\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nick Woltemade<\/a> has put last week&#8217;s disastrous own goal against rivals Sunderland behind him to open the scoring for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/newcastle-utd\/p6ahwuwJ\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Newcastle<\/a> against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/chelsea\/4fGZN2oK\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chelsea<\/a> after just four minutes.<\/p>\n<p>A big goal for the German and his manager, Eddie Howe.<\/p>\n<p>13:30 CET &#8211;\u00a0We are underway in the Premier League for what is one of the biggest games of the day as Newcastle United welcome Chelsea to St James&#8217; Park.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/chelsea-4fGZN2oK\/newcastle-p6ahwuwJ\/?mid=EkHdki0D\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Listen to the game live with us right here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>13:07 CET &#8211; Over to LaLiga, where managerless <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/real-oviedo\/SzYzw34K\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Real Oviedo<\/a> will look to end a six-match scoreless run as they welcome European contenders <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/celta-vigo\/8pvUZFhf\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Celta Vigo<\/a> to town for the first time in 25 years.<\/p>\n<p>The home side are on their third manager of the season, with Uruguayan Guillermo Almada stepping into the breach as they look for their second win of the campaign, something to move them, bit by bit, towards safety.<\/p>\n<p>Things are looking far more rosy for Vigo. They have won five of their last seven league games, including a 2-0 victory over Athletic Club last time out.<\/p>\n<p>Can they continue their good form this afternoon? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/celta-vigo-8pvUZFhf\/oviedo-SzYzw34K\/?mid=pENESvY9\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Find out from 14:00 CET.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/8478b13c-dcfb-4589-98a5-f441ab31d760.jpg\" alt=\"Real Oviedo - Celta Vigo lineups\" title=\"Real Oviedo - Celta Vigo lineups\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Real Oviedo &#8211; Celta Vigo lineupsFlashscore<\/p>\n<p>12:28 CET &#8211; Our first game of the day is a big one, as Eddie Howe&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/newcastle-utd\/p6ahwuwJ\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Newcastle United<\/a> host fourth-placed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/chelsea\/4fGZN2oK\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chelsea<\/a> in the Premier League&#8217;s early kick-off.<\/p>\n<p>Premier League: Newcastle Utd &#8211; Chelsea (video preview)<\/p>\n<p>Flashscore<\/p>\n<p>The Magpies have won eight of their last nine matches at St James&#8217; Park, while Enzo Maresca&#8217;s men will be hoping to end a four-game losing run in away head-to-heads.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/chelsea-4fGZN2oK\/newcastle-p6ahwuwJ\/?mid=EkHdki0D\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Follow the match from 13:30 CET here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wcl-image_vG4MA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/89b0e8c0-27fb-49a5-9861-9459226657b1.jpg\" alt=\"Starting lineups\" title=\"Starting lineups\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>Starting lineupsFlashscore<\/p>\n<p>10:30 CET &#8211; Good morning and welcome to our Football Tracker on what promises to be a thrilling weekend of action before Christmas!<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve got a massive Saturday ahead as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/arsenal\/hA1Zm19f\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Arsenal<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/manchester-city\/Wtn9Stg0\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Manchester City<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/chelsea\/4fGZN2oK\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chelsea<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/liverpool\/lId4TMwf\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Liverpool<\/a> all take to the field in the Premier League, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/juventus\/C06aJvIB\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Juventus<\/a> host <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/team\/as-roma\/zVqqL0ma\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Roma<\/a> in a mouthwatering clash in Serie A this evening.<\/p>\n<p>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/news\/soccer-premier-league-can-arsenal-earn-a-win-at-everton-to-ensure-they-re-premier-league-leaders-at-xmas\/6eKq5aZP\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Arsenal facing tricky Everton test<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/news\/soccer-premier-league-why-the-outcome-of-tottenham-vs-liverpool-is-vital-for-both-slot-and-frank\/IVo5iiTg\/\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Liverpool targeting win at Spurs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here are today&#8217;s headline games:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/chelsea-4fGZN2oK\/newcastle-p6ahwuwJ\/?mid=EkHdki0D\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Newcastle United vs Chelsea &#8211; 13:30 CET<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/manchester-city-Wtn9Stg0\/west-ham-Cxq57r8g\/?mid=hzTmiDV0\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Manchester City vs West Ham &#8211; 16:00 CET<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/bayer-leverkusen-4jcj2zMd\/rb-leipzig-KbS1suSm\/?mid=KjpAxD43\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">RB Leipzig vs Bayer Leverkusen &#8211; 18:30 CET<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/liverpool-lId4TMwf\/tottenham-UDg08Ohm\/?mid=Kn4rDfhK\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tottenham vs Liverpool &#8211; 18:30 CET<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/as-roma-zVqqL0ma\/juventus-C06aJvIB\/?mid=OpfXpV1m\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Juventus vs Roma &#8211; 20:45 CET<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/arsenal-hA1Zm19f\/everton-KluSTr9s\/?mid=hCp10H8E\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Everton vs Arsenal &#8211; 21:00 CET<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashscore.com\/match\/football\/real-madrid-W8mj7MDD\/sevilla-h8oAv4Ts\/?mid=ji2uEuJG\" data-analytics-element=\"ARTICLE_TEXT_LINK\" data-analytics-alias=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Real Madrid vs Sevilla &#8211; 21:00 CET<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s a blockbuster weekend of football across Europe&#8217;s top leagues before Christmas, with plenty of intriguing matches to&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":360276,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[440],"tags":[49,48,561,82],"class_list":["post-360275","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-soccer","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-soccer","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/360275","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=360275"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/360275\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/360276"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=360275"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=360275"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=360275"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}