In a thrilling LaLiga fixture, Jude Bellingham emerged as the hero, netting twice, ensuring Real Madrid's 3-1 victory over Almeria, continuing their impeccable start to the new season. While Almeria took an early lead courtesy of Sergio Arribas in the third minute, it was the English sensation Bellingham, previously acclaimed for his goal against Athletic Bilbao, who equalized for Los Blancos 16 minutes into the game. After a denied goal by Tony Kroos due to VAR interference, Bellingham gave Real Madrid the much-needed lead, which was further solidified by Vinicius Junior’s goal with a little over a quarter-hour left.
Meanwhile, in another LaLiga fixture, Athletic Bilbao celebrated a 2-0 victory against Osasuna, with commendable goals from Inaki Williams and Gorkua Guruzeta. Real Sociedad faced off against Celta Vigo, settling for a 1-1 draw.
Switching to Serie A, reigning champions Napoli started on a high note, defeating Frosinone 3-1. Star forward Viktor Osimhen stamped his authority on the game with two crucial goals. Although Frosinone took an early lead with Abdou Harroui’s penalty, Napoli's Matteo Politano and Osimhen ensured a comeback by the half-time mark.
Inter Milan enjoyed a 2-0 victory over Monza, with Lautaro Martinez making significant contributions. On the other hand, Verona narrowly defeated Empoli, and Fiorentina overwhelmed newly-promoted Genoa with a 4-1 scoreline.
Ligue 1 witnessed Toulouse's face-off against champions Paris St Germain. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, thanks to a late penalty from Zakaria Aboukhlal, after superstar Kylian Mbappe's return penalty. Lyon faced a disappointing 4-1 home defeat against Montpellier, with Alexandre Lacazette being sent off.
In Bundesliga's fresh season opener, Borussia Dortmund clinched a nail-biting 1-0 win against Cologne, with Donyell Malen scoring in the final moments. An electrifying 4-4 draw was seen between Augsburg and Borussia Monchengladbach. The day also saw triumphant moments for teams like Bayer Leverkusen, Freiburg, Wolfsburg, and Stuttgart.
This weekend offered a series of exhilarating European football action, providing fans with a taste of what's in store for the coming season.
