Victor Osimhen scores twice as Galatasaray crushes Kayserispor.
Nigerian forward, Victor Osimhen delivered a stellar performance as Galatasaray crushed Kayserispor 5-1 in a Turkish Süper Lig clash on Sunday. Returning to the starting lineup after recovering from injury, Osimhen wasted no time making an impact, converting a penalty in the fourth minute to open the scoring. The 25-year-old forward struck again in the 71st minute, finishing a well-crafted attack to secure his brace and Galatasaray’s fourth goal of the night. Bariş Yilmaz also netted twice, while Yunus Akgün added another to complete the dominant display. Osimhen’s tally now stands at 12 goals and five assists in all competitions this season. With the victory, Galatasaray remain firmly atop the league table with 44 points from 16 games, solidifying their title ambitions. Okan Buruk’s side showcased their attacking firepower in what was one of their best performances this season.
🔴🟡🇳🇬 Victor Osimhen’s brace today means 12 goals and 5 assists in 15 games for Galatasaray in all competitions.
Fantastic impact once again. ✨ pic.twitter.com/EYYjrCnFuc
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 22, 2024
Real Madrid defeats Sevilla 4-2 to move second on the La Liga table.
Kylian Mbappé’s spectacular performance powered Real Madrid to a 4-2 victory over Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabéu, moving Los Blancos to second in La Liga. Mbappé opened the scoring with a stunning long-range strike in the 10th minute, and Federico Valverde doubled the lead 10 minutes later with a 30-yard rocket. Rodrygo added a third in the 34th minute, finishing a brilliant team move. Sevilla responded just before halftime when Isaac Romero headed in Juanlu Sánchez’s cross. However, Madrid restored control early in the second half as Mbappé set up Brahim Díaz to slot home their fourth. A poignant moment came in the 65th minute when Sevilla legend Jesús Navas received a standing ovation during his final career appearance. Dodi Lukebakio scored late for Sevilla, but Madrid’s dominance sealed the win. La Liga now pauses until early January.
Big win for Real Madrid! 🤍✨
Who’s been your man of the match? 🪄 pic.twitter.com/yiKhuMvgfQ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 22, 2024
Pep Guardiola opens up on the recent Manchester City struggles.
Manchester City’s struggles this season have deepened following Rodri’s season-ending ACL injury. The defending Premier League champions have managed just one win in their last 12 matches in all competitions—a 3-0 league victory over Nottingham Forest. Pep Guardiola, grappling with the alarming slump, admitted after their 2-1 loss to Aston Villa on Saturday that he’s baffled by the downturn. The defeat marked City’s third consecutive loss, leaving the usually dominant side in turmoil. Reflecting on the form dip, Guardiola said, “When we win many games and titles, I always say we’re going to lose games. We didn’t expect this, and I don’t know what the outcome will be, but life gives you that, and we have to deal with it.” City now face Everton on Boxing Day and Leicester City on December 29, offering a chance to reverse their fortunes before year’s end.
🔵🤷🏼♂️ Pep Guardiola: “We broke all the records, now we start on other records on the other side. That is the truth…”. pic.twitter.com/U9UOXe0IR0
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 23, 2024
Bournemouth hands Amorim his biggest defeat with Manchester United.
Manchester United suffered a humbling 3-0 defeat at home to Bournemouth, a bitter reminder of their struggles against the Cherries last season. Under new ownership and Ruben Amorim’s management, United were once again dismantled by Andoni Iraola’s relentless side. The visitors took the lead in the first half when Dean Huijsen headed in from a free-kick, exposing United’s recurring struggles with set-piece defending. Bruno Fernandes tried to rally the Red Devils before halftime, but Bournemouth came out stronger in the second half and quickly sealed the game. Noussair Mazraoui conceded a penalty after a reckless challenge on Justin Kluivert, who converted to make it 2-0. Moments later, Antoine Semenyo added a third, slicing through United’s defense before firing past André Onana. The defeat marked Amorim’s heaviest loss yet and United’s third in six Premier League games.
FT: Manchester United 0-3 Bournemouth.
MANCHESTER UNITED HEAD INTO CHRISTMAS IN 13TH PLACE, 10 POINTS ABOVE THE RELEGATION ZONE! ❄️🧑🏻🎄 pic.twitter.com/ew7STvfGgT
— TheEuropeanLad (@TheEuropeanLad) December 22, 2024
Arne Slot’s men secure an emphatic win over Tottenham in a nine-goal thriller.
Liverpool secured a thrilling 6-3 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, cementing their position at the top of the Premier League heading into Christmas. Arne Slot’s men dominated from the outset, with Luis Díaz converting a superb Trent Alexander-Arnold cross to open the scoring. Alexis Mac Allister doubled the lead with a precise header before James Maddison pulled one back for the Spurs, briefly reigniting their hopes. However, Dominik Szoboszlai restored Liverpool’s two-goal advantage just before halftime. The second half saw Mohamed Salah strike twice in quick succession, effectively ending any chance of a Tottenham comeback. Late goals from Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke narrowed the deficit for the Spurs, but Díaz sealed Liverpool’s emphatic win with his second goal late on. It was a commanding display from the league leaders, showcasing their attacking firepower in a pulsating contest.
FT: Tottenham 3-6 Liverpool.
THE UPCOMING 2024/25 PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS KEEP ON DESTROYING TEAMS! 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/RM5nwRJ8yo
— TheEuropeanLad (@TheEuropeanLad) December 22, 2024