Real Madrid's record-breaking run of 40 games without defeat has ended. The reigning European champions, with World Cup winner Toni Kroos in their ranks, lost the top-the-table clash in LaLiga following a late winner from Sevilla's January signing Stevan Jovetic. The 2-1 victory puts Sevilla just a point behind the league leaders, while Barcelona sit two points off Real having played a game more.
World Footballer of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo had given his side the lead midway through the second half from the penalty spot, before Sergio Ramos turned the ball into his own net in the 85th - against his old club. Toni Kroos was unable to prevent either goal, having been substituted in the 75th minute.
Real's last defeat came in the Champions League quarterfinal tie against VfL Wolfsburg in in April 2016.
Can’s Liverpool held in Manchester
Emre Can and Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw by Manchester United on Matchday 21 of the English Premier League. Liverpool are now seven points behind current league leaders Chelsea (52). Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored the equaliser for Manchester United in the 84th minute. Manchester United had won their previous six league games but dropped two points by drawing on Sunday, leaving them five points off the Champions League places in sixth. World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger was not part of the matchday squad.
Milner penalty ensures half time lead
Right from the outset, the game at Old Trafford was proving to be an intensive game, with Can impressive as he drove the Liverpool midfield forward. However, the first game chance came in only the 20th minute, when ex-Borussia Dortmund player Henrikh Mkhitaryan played a wonderful through ball to Paul Pogba, who could only shoot wide of the Liverpool goal. James Milner then put Liverpool in the lead from the penalty spot, after Paul Pogba handled the ball in the box (27’). Shortly before the half time whistle, Simon Mignolet was then called into action, as he brilliantly saved Mkhitaryan’s powerful shot (41’).
After the break, United up the tempo in pursuit of their equaliser and were rewarded shortly before full time. Antonio Valencia crossed the ball towards Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who headed the ball in from close range. It was the Sweden striker’s 14th goal of the season.
Sané watches City defeat from the bench
Manchester City have a mountain to climb in their pursuit of the Premier League title after losing 4-0 to Everton FC on Sunday evening. It was their biggest loss of the season so far. Former FC Bayern München manager Pep Guardiola’s team are now ten points behind league leaders Chelsea.
Romelu Lukaku (34’), Kevin Mirallas (47’), Tom Davies (79’) and Ademola Lookman (90+4’) were all target in Everton’s target 4-0 win over Manchester City. Germany national team player Leroy Sané was an unused substitute for Pep Guardiola’s side.
Juventus and Sami Khedira could extend their lead at the top of the table with a win against ACF Fiorentina this evening.
Defeat for Juve and Khedira in Florence
Serie A league leaders Juventus suffered a 2-1 defeat away to Fiorentina on matchday 20, leaving them just one point ahead of title challengers AS Roma, who have played a game more.
Earlier on in the day, AS Roma beat Udinese Calcio 1-0 without the suspended Antonio Rüdiger. Radja Nainggolan scored the goal of the game for AS Roma (12’). Ex-Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko had the chance to score another for Roma, but he shot from the penalty spot in the 18th minute.
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Real Madrid's record-breaking run of 40 games without defeat has ended. The reigning European champions, with World Cup winner Toni Kroos in their ranks, lost the top-the-table clash in LaLiga following a late winner from Sevilla's January signing Stevan Jovetic. The 2-1 victory puts Sevilla just a point behind the league leaders, while Barcelona sit two points off Real having played a game more.
World Footballer of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo had given his side the lead midway through the second half from the penalty spot, before Sergio Ramos turned the ball into his own net in the 85th - against his old club. Toni Kroos was unable to prevent either goal, having been substituted in the 75th minute.
Real's last defeat came in the Champions League quarterfinal tie against VfL Wolfsburg in in April 2016.
Can’s Liverpool held in Manchester
Emre Can and Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw by Manchester United on Matchday 21 of the English Premier League. Liverpool are now seven points behind current league leaders Chelsea (52). Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored the equaliser for Manchester United in the 84th minute. Manchester United had won their previous six league games but dropped two points by drawing on Sunday, leaving them five points off the Champions League places in sixth. World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger was not part of the matchday squad.
Milner penalty ensures half time lead
Right from the outset, the game at Old Trafford was proving to be an intensive game, with Can impressive as he drove the Liverpool midfield forward. However, the first game chance came in only the 20th minute, when ex-Borussia Dortmund player Henrikh Mkhitaryan played a wonderful through ball to Paul Pogba, who could only shoot wide of the Liverpool goal. James Milner then put Liverpool in the lead from the penalty spot, after Paul Pogba handled the ball in the box (27’). Shortly before the half time whistle, Simon Mignolet was then called into action, as he brilliantly saved Mkhitaryan’s powerful shot (41’).
After the break, United up the tempo in pursuit of their equaliser and were rewarded shortly before full time. Antonio Valencia crossed the ball towards Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who headed the ball in from close range. It was the Sweden striker’s 14th goal of the season.
Sané watches City defeat from the bench
Manchester City have a mountain to climb in their pursuit of the Premier League title after losing 4-0 to Everton FC on Sunday evening. It was their biggest loss of the season so far. Former FC Bayern München manager Pep Guardiola’s team are now ten points behind league leaders Chelsea.
Romelu Lukaku (34’), Kevin Mirallas (47’), Tom Davies (79’) and Ademola Lookman (90+4’) were all target in Everton’s target 4-0 win over Manchester City. Germany national team player Leroy Sané was an unused substitute for Pep Guardiola’s side.
Juventus and Sami Khedira could extend their lead at the top of the table with a win against ACF Fiorentina this evening.
Defeat for Juve and Khedira in Florence
Serie A league leaders Juventus suffered a 2-1 defeat away to Fiorentina on matchday 20, leaving them just one point ahead of title challengers AS Roma, who have played a game more.
Earlier on in the day, AS Roma beat Udinese Calcio 1-0 without the suspended Antonio Rüdiger. Radja Nainggolan scored the goal of the game for AS Roma (12’). Ex-Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko had the chance to score another for Roma, but he shot from the penalty spot in the 18th minute.
