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Real Madrid continued their dominant form, defeating Espanyol 2-0 and extending their La Liga lead. Eder Militao's stunning strike and Kylian Mbappe's goal secured the victory, maintaining Madrid's perfect start to the season. Barcelona trails by five points, while Espanyol faced a reality check despite their promising start. Jude Bellingham made his return from injury as a late substitute.

Marcus Rashford's stunning debut goals propelled Barcelona to a 2-1 victory over Newcastle in the Champions League. Erling Haaland reached his 50th Champions League goal as Manchester City defeated Napoli 2-0. Eintracht Frankfurt dominated Galatasaray 5-1, while Club Brugge stunned Monaco 4-1, and Sporting Lisbon cruised past Kairat Almaty 4-1 in other matches.

Portuguese club Benfica have appointed Jose Mourinho as their manager for the second time, club president Rui Costa confirmed on Thursday. The former Chelsea, Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Inter Milan head coach, who parted ways with Turkey's Fenerbahce in August, began his managerial career at Benfica.

AS Monaco's Champions League travel plans faced disruption when their charter flight experienced an air conditioning malfunction at Nice airport. Players were left stranded in sweltering conditions, leading to significant discomfort and the postponement of their trip to Belgium. Despite the setback, coach Adi Hütter affirmed the team's commitment to preparing for their match against Club Brugge.

Paris Saint-Germain showcased their dominance with a resounding 4-0 victory over Atalanta in the Champions League, while Liverpool secured a late 3-2 win against Atletico Madrid. Bayern Munich defeated Chelsea 3-1, avenging past defeats, and Inter Milan triumphed over Ajax 2-0. Debutants Bodo/Glimt earned a dramatic draw, and Pafos secured a resilient point despite playing with ten men.

Jose Mourinho is in line to return to Benfica as head coach following Bruno Lage's dismissal. The move aims to revive the club's fortunes after poor league and Champions League performances.

Kylian Mbappe led Real Madrid to a 2-1 victory over Marseille in the Champions League. Xabi Alonso debuted as Madrid's coach with a win. Mbappe scored two penalties. Dani Carvajal received a red card. Arsenal defeated Athletic Bilbao 2-0. Tottenham won against Villarreal 1-0. Union Saint-Gilloise marked their Champions League debut with a 3-1 victory over PSV Eindhoven.

Real Madrid triumphed over Real Sociedad 2-1, fueled by Kylian Mbappé's goal and assist, despite playing with ten men for a significant portion of the match. Elsewhere, Atletico Madrid secured their first victory of the season against Villarreal, while Athletic Bilbao suffered a setback against Alaves in the Basque derby. Getafe continued their strong form with a win over Oviedo.

Kylian Mbappé marked his return to World Cup qualifying with a goal as France defeated Ukraine 2-0 in Poland. This victory, alongside Iceland's 5-0 win, starts their campaign strongly. Italy also secured a 5-0 win against Estonia, while Switzerland and Greece dominated their matches. Mbappé's goal tied Thierry Henry's record, fueling his ambition to surpass it.

Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique faces surgery after a cycling accident left him with a fractured collarbone. The setback comes as PSG chase another strong season in Ligue 1 and Europe.

The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League draw pits PSG against Bayern, Chelsea, Arsenal, and more in a tough group, while Bayern face Chelsea and PSG. Real Madrid take on Manchester City, Liverpool, Juventus, and other heavyweights, promising a thrilling season opener.