Barcelona, PSG & Bayern sustain excellent begins

The giants of the European leagues continued to flex their muscle tissue this weekend as Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Paris St-Germain maintained their 100% information.

Teenager Lamine Yamal shone for Barca with two objectives of their 4-1 win at Girona whereas Harry Kane hit his fifth hat-trick in a Bayern shirt as they thrashed Bundesliga new boys Holstein Kiel.

There have been objectives for Tammy Abraham and Conor Gallagher too.

Here is what you’ll have missed throughout Europe this weekend.

Mbappe finds his ft as Barca cleared the path

Barcelona stayed prime of the standings in Spain as Yamal scored twice in a dominant first half.

Dani Olmo and Pedri additionally discovered the online earlier than former Manchester City winger Ferran Torres, who had solely been on the pitch for 17 minutes, was proven a purple card for a heavy problem on Yaser Asprilla.

Real Madrid are 4 factors behind after a 2-0 win at Real Sociedad secured with second-half penalties by Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe.

Actual boss Carlo Ancelotti stated his aspect weren’t dominant sufficient to deserve the win regardless of being with out midfielders Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Dani Ceballos and Aurelien Tchouameni.

“It was an advanced match. We did not need to win, as a result of Actual Sociedad pushed us actually laborious,” he stated.

“We held on and suffered, confirmed character and numerous dedication. I worth that rather a lot as a result of it is not simple to seek out dedication in a staff with a lot expertise and high quality and we did it.”

England midfielder Conor Gallagher and former Manchester Metropolis ahead Julian Alvarez scored their first objectives for Atletico Madrid as they beat Valencia 3-0.

‘Nasty’ Fabregas’ wait goes on as Napoli go prime

Romelu Lukaku made two and scored one other as Napoli went prime of Serie A with a formidable 4-0 win at Cagliari.

Premier League exports Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour each got here on as late substitutes for his or her debuts as Antonio Conte’s aspect made it three wins from 4.

Former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas was left pissed off after seeing a primary Serie A win as head coach slip by means of his fingers.

Como, newly promoted to Serie A this season, squandered a two-goal result in accept a 2-2 draw with Bologna on Saturday.

An early own-goal by Nicolo Casale and a second-half end by Patrick Cutrone from the sting of the field put them in management however late strikes by Santiago Castro and Samuel Iling-Junior rescued guests Bologna.

“We had an necessary probability to win, we had been stable however now we have to be higher at closing it out,” Fabregas stated.

“I’ve to do extra to assist the boys be extra nasty in entrance of purpose and shut out the sport.”

Unbeaten Juventus had been held to a 0-0 draw at Empoli however new AC Milan coach Paulo Fonseca acquired his first Serie A win in type as 4 objectives earlier than the half-hour mark noticed them thrash Venezia 4-0.

Two fast penalties from former Chelsea duo Christian Pulisic and Tammy Abraham sealed the win.

Champions Inter missed the possibility to go prime, drawing 1-1 with Monza.

Kane streak continues as Bayern cruise

Bayern Munich went prime of the Bundesliga with a 6-1 demolition of Holstein Kiel on Saturday as Kane – who scored twice for England final week – bagged a hat-trick in opposition to the newly-promoted aspect.

Bayern’s maintain on the Bundesliga was damaged final season with Bayer Leverkusen successful the title in a record-breaking undefeated run.

“I’ve stated that that is simply three video games. I do know, I do know, for Bayern it’s at all times necessary (to be within the prime spot) however it’s three video games in the meanwhile,” coach Vincent Kompany stated.

“If we proceed as we do now, perhaps on the finish of the season – I do not even wish to say it… We simply should maintain going.”

Champions Leverkusen bounced again from defeat by RB Leipzig a fortnight in the past with a commanding 4-1 victory at Hoffenheim.

Dembele on the double

Ousmane Dembele scored twice as Paris St-Germain got here from a purpose behind to beat Brest 3-1 and proceed their excellent begin to the Ligue 1 season.

Brest took a shock lead in opposition to the champions when Romain del Castillo transformed from the penalty spot after Nuno Mendes fouled Ludovic Ajorque within the space.

However Dembele, who tormented Brest all through on the appropriate wing, ensured the groups had been degree going into the break by nodding house Marco Asensio‘s cross.

Two objectives in two minutes within the second half then proved the distinction for PSG, with Fabian Ruiz placing the hosts forward with an excellent strike from distance which he rifled into the highest nook.

Dembele then doubled their benefit a minute later, following up after Randal Kolo Muani had an effort blocked.