PSG score 5 past hapless Monaco

Paris Saint-Germain surged to a four-point lead at the summit of Ligue 1 with a scintillating 5-2 triumph over Monaco at the Parc des Princes, securing their sixth consecutive league victory under Luis Enrique’s leadership.

The clash between the league’s top two scorers didn’t disappoint, with none of the previous 12 league head-to-head encounters witnessing a goalless first half. Monaco’s apparent opening goal by Vanderson was disallowed for offside, and PSG swiftly capitalized as Gonçalo Ramos pounced on a Philipp Köhn error from Ousmane Dembélé’s shot, granting PSG an early lead.

The match remained an intense back-and-forth affair. A rare blunder from PSG’s goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma, saw Takumi Minamino capitalize on a pass and equalize for Monaco. However, Monaco’s defensive vulnerabilities away from home were exposed once again when Soungoutou Magassa fouled Dembélé in the box, resulting in a penalty converted by Kylian Mbappé, marking his 14th goal in Ligue 1 this season.

Dembélé transitioned from provider to scorer in the second half, netting his first goal of the campaign, extending PSG’s lead to 3-1. Moments later, Vitinha’s exquisite long-range strike found the net before Folarin Balogun swiftly pulled one back for Monaco. Despite the quick goal exchange, PSG secured the win with Randal Kolo Muani adding a fifth deep into stoppage time.

The result highlighted Monaco’s struggles away from home, with just one win in their last six away league matches, leaving them trailing PSG by six points at the top of the French league standings.

Bayern and Kane continue fine form

Bayern Munich extended their Bundesliga winning streak to six matches with a victory over Cologne at the RheinEnergieStadion. The win propelled the Rekordmeister momentarily to the top of the table, while Cologne remains anchored at the bottom, securing only one win in their 12 league games this season.

Steffen Baumgart’s side initially seized the initiative, yet they couldn’t capitalize on their prime opportunity as Jan Thielmann’s attempt was blocked by Manuel Neuer. Subsequently, Bayern gained momentum, seizing control and breaking the deadlock in the 19th minute. Leroy Sané’s pass to Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting saw the Cameroonian’s shot cleared off the line, falling favorably to Harry Kane, who calmly swept in the rebound. Kane’s goal marked a milestone as the highest-scoring Englishman in a Bundesliga season.

With the lead in hand, Bayern continued their offensive thrusts. Choupo-Moting and Sané both had chances to further the scoreline, but were denied by Marvin Schwäbe and narrowly missed the mark, respectively. Despite dominating, Bayern couldn’t add to their lead by halftime.

Both sides struggled to create clear scoring opportunities early in the second half. Bayern upped the pressure after the hour mark, with Kingsley Coman striking the crossbar with a header, the closest they came to doubling their advantage.

However, the second goal eluded Bayern, and they held onto their narrow lead until the final whistle. Cologne, the league’s lowest scorers, failed to convert late pressure into goals, solidifying their position at the bottom of the Bundesliga, overtaking Union Berlin.

Alaves in easy win over struggling Granada

Deportivo Alavés secured consecutive wins in La Liga for the first time this season, triumphing 3-1 over Granada at the Mendizorrotza Stadium. The victory adds pressure on visiting manager Paco López, who faces uncertainty amid Granada’s winless streak of 11 league games.

Despite their position in the league, both teams initiated brightly, creating chances that narrowly missed. Alavés’ striker Samu Omorodion, facing his former teammates from his boyhood club, almost scored as the home side persisted. Omorodion’s apparent goal off Javi López’s near-post cross turned out to be an own goal by Granada’s Raúl Torrente, providing the opening for Alavés.

This early advantage eased the mounting pressure on Alavés’ manager Luis García. The crowd at the Mendizorrotza erupted again as Los Blanquiazules widened their lead five minutes before halftime, courtesy of a splendid curling strike from Abde Rebbach.

Continuing their dominance, Alavés extended their lead further in the second half. Omorodion, finally scoring against his former club, tapped in a cross by captain Luis Rioja, securing three crucial points for the home side. This win was pivotal for García’s team, considering their previous struggles that led to a drop in the league table.

Granada attempted a late comeback after a triple substitution by López, resulting in a penalty converted by Myrto Uzuni. However, it served as a mere consolation as Alavés claimed the victory, leaving Granada without an away league win since May 2022.

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Slovakia soars past Iceland to keep hopes alive

Lukáš Haraslín’s standout performance led Slovakia to secure their spot in the 2024 UEFA European Championship finals with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Iceland at the Tehelné Pole Stadium.

Iceland, aware that only a win in Slovakia could keep their hopes alive for automatic qualification, made an impressive start as Orri Óskarsson headed in Victor Pálsson’s ambitious pass, putting them ahead in the early stages.

However, Slovakia, knowing that avoiding defeat would secure their qualification alongside Group J leaders Portugal, equalized just before the half-hour mark. Juraj Kucka’s powerful header from Lukáš Haraslín’s corner beat the Icelandic goalkeeper and a defender on the goal-line, leveling the score. Moments later, Ondrej Duda converted a penalty awarded via VAR after Kristian Hlynsson’s foul on him, giving Slovakia the lead before halftime.

Slovakia wasted no time in the second half, extending their lead within minutes as Haraslín’s mesmerizing run and strike left Iceland’s defense puzzled. His confidence soaring, Haraslín scored another stunning goal, mirroring his earlier strike, leaving the goalkeeper helpless.

Iceland managed a consolation goal through substitute Andri Guðjohnsen’s quick finish from a corner. Despite this late effort, Slovakia’s victory sealed their second win against Iceland in the 2024 H2H ECQ clashes, securing their place in the finals. Meanwhile, Iceland now must rely on the playoffs for a chance at securing their spot in only their second-ever UEFA European Championship finals.

Portugal in easy win against Liechtenstein

Portugal finds themselves on the brink of achieving a flawless 100% record in European Championship qualification for the first time, following a hard-earned 2-0 victory against a determined Liechtenstein team at the Rheinpark Stadion, Vaduz.

Facing Konrad Fünfstück’s side, who had endured 21 consecutive losses across all competitions and sat at the 200th spot in the FIFA world rankings, Roberto Martínez’s team expectedly dominated. However, Liechtenstein’s goalkeeper, Benjamin Büchel, showcased their readiness by making a fine save from Rúben Neves’s powerful long-range strike, the only shot on target from the visitors in the opening 20 minutes against a resilient Liechtenstein defense.

Gonçalo Ramos missed a prime opportunity to break the deadlock before the half-hour mark with a point-blank header from João Cancelo’s cross. Later, João Félix and Cristiano Ronaldo both had their attempts without success, with Ronaldo seeing a close-range strike hit the post early in the second half. However, he redeemed himself within a minute, netting his 128th senior international goal after a well-weighted pass from Diogo Jota. Cancelo added Portugal’s second in the 57th minute with a precise left-footed strike after Büchel was caught off his line.

Despite a chance for Dennis Salanović to reduce the deficit, Liechtenstein couldn’t capitalize as José Sá thwarted the opportunity. Although Félix and Ramos found the net, both goals were disallowed – Félix’s due to offside and Ramos’s after a VAR review.

The 2-0 scoreline fairly reflected the match, acknowledging Portugal’s occasional lapses and Liechtenstein’s ability to frustrate their more illustrious opponents. Liechtenstein aims to end their 22-match losing streak as they face Luxembourg, striving to avoid a pointless European Championship qualification campaign.

Bolivia off to a flying start

Bolivia’s newly appointed coach, Zago, lifted his team from the bottom of South American FIFA World Cup qualifying (WCQ) by surpassing winless Peru in a hard-fought 2-0 victory. The win was secured through stunning goals from Henry and Ramiro Vaca.

After enduring four consecutive WCQ defeats, Bolivia’s former boss, Gustavo Costas, parted ways with just one win during his brief 10-game tenure. Zago, having guided Bolívar, the nation’s most successful domestic side, seemed fitting to rebuild a team that hasn’t secured a victory at the altitude in La Paz in the last six outings.

The match unfolded as a strategic battle, with both teams lacking confidence, having managed only two goals combined in the campaign so far. A breakthrough came midway through the first half with a moment of brilliance from Vaca. Previously scoring the only goal in their last meeting in La Paz during the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, H. Vaca seized the ball from captain Marcelo Martins, delivering an unstoppable 25-yard left-footed strike past Pedro Gallese.

Facing a team that conceded 11 goals in the previous four matches, Peru struggled to create promising opportunities. Their only significant attempts were a tame header from Gianluca Lapadula, easily saved by the opposing goalkeeper, and a long-range effort from substitute Luis Advíncula. The game was sealed moments before full time, as Vaca celebrated a VAR-assisted decision, firing home from the edge of the box. Bolivia survived a late penalty scare as Bryan Reyna was booked for simulation, securing victory over Peru for only the second time in their last 10 head-to-head encounters.

Sweden in shock Arz defeat

Azerbaijan made history by securing their first-ever victory against Sweden, achieving a remarkable 3-0 win during the 2024 UEFA European Championship qualifying (UECQ) held at the Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium.

Janne Anderson’s seven-year tenure as manager is drawing to a close, given Sweden’s inability to qualify for a second consecutive major tournament, making his position untenable. Despite this, the clash against Azerbaijan presented an opportunity to conclude his final week on a positive note. Azerbaijan, who had never scored against Sweden and suffered a heavy 5-0 defeat in their previous encounter, displayed signs of improvement lately. Under Gianni De Biasi’s leadership, they narrowly lost to Group F heavyweights Belgium and Austria. If results in other groups align favorably, Azerbaijan could secure a play-off spot for Germany’s upcoming championship.

In a stunning turn of events, Azerbaijan found themselves 2-0 ahead within just six minutes. Taking advantage of a sluggish Swedish start, Renat Dadashov set up Emin Mahmudov for the opening goal, capitalizing on Victor Lindelöf’s lapse. Dadashov then turned scorer, burying Aleksey Isayev’s pass to extend the lead. Despite a close-range attempt by Victor Gyökeres cleared off the line, Sweden struggled, explaining their meager six points from six games in the qualification process.

Sweden received a lifeline after the break when Behlul Mustafazade was sent off for fouling Gyökeres just outside the box. Although a penalty was initially awarded, Shakhruddin Magomedaliyev denied Emil Forsberg’s powerful free-kick by tipping it onto the crossbar.

Even with a numerical advantage, Sweden posed minimal threat, with Robin Quaison’s header narrowly missing the target as their best chance to stage a comeback. Emin Mahmudov sealed Azerbaijan’s triumph in style, launching a spectacular strike from inside his half to lob Robin Olsen and ignite celebrations among the home crowd.

While Sweden is currently not at their peak, Azerbaijan’s monumental triumph should not be overlooked. It marks only their second win in 24 qualification games for major tournaments and their second consecutive victory in UECQ. For Sweden, this defeat is undoubtedly humiliating, considering their underperformance despite the talent within their squad.

Spain just too good for Cyprus

Spain clinched their fifth consecutive win in Euro 2024 qualifying by comfortably defeating Cyprus 3-1 at the Alphamega Stadium. This victory propelled them as undisputed leaders of Group A, two points ahead of Scotland.

Luis de la Fuente opted for nine alterations from the previous match that secured their qualification against Norway. With only Gavi and Robin Le Normand retaining their spots, Spain faced little challenge from the bottom-ranked Group A team. They quickly took the lead as Mikel Merino’s pass found Lamine Yamal, Spain’s youngest-ever scorer, who calmly netted in the fifth minute.

Mikel Oyarzabal increased Spain’s lead in the 24th minute with a well-placed shot from Álex Grimaldo’s assist, following a VAR-reviewed offside call. Joselu added a third four minutes later from Oyarzabal’s corner. However, Oyarzabal exited the game due to a hamstring injury, making way for Rodrigo Riquelme, who debuted before halftime.

Despite Spain’s dominance, the crowd in Limassol entertained themselves with a Mexican wave. Riquelme attempted a goal from the right flank but missed the target. Cyprus then surprised Spain with an excellently executed goal by Kostas Pileas, courtesy of Charalampos Charalampous’ precise pass, narrowing the gap.

The hosts’ goal didn’t lead to an unexpected turnaround. Spain continued their unbeaten streak across competitions, securing their spot atop Group A after Scotland’s 2-2 draw with Georgia. Cyprus, on the other hand, suffered their eighth consecutive defeat in Euro 2024 qualifying, continuing their disappointing campaign.

Israel vs Switzerland

Following the disruption that halted Israel’s recent international fixtures, the nation is now playing catch-up. Their grueling schedule features four internationals within ten days, commencing with a tough 1-0 loss to Kosovo. This time, their attention turns to a “home” game hosted at Hungary’s Pancho Stadium, home to the renowned Puskás Academy. Israel aims to tap into Hungary’s renowned talent reservoir, striving to narrow the gap in the European Championship Qualifying (ECQ) against Switzerland.

Israel has never qualified for the finals but seeks a milestone victory against the Swiss (D4, L1) to maintain control over their destiny, facing a crucial encounter against group leaders Romania next.

Recent history indicates a trend of draws in head-to-head meetings, with Switzerland displaying a penchant for relinquishing leads in previous encounters. Despite their dominance, Switzerland’s record against Israel suggests vulnerability, mirroring their habit of surrendering leads in ECQ and World Cup Qualifying matches.

Switzerland, frequent participants in Euro finals, anticipate securing a spot in Germany. Their 3-0 victory in the previous fixture underscores their aspirations, despite this game being held at a neutral venue. Switzerland’s resilience away from home in ECQ games (W4, D2, L1 in seven away matches since the last cycle) bolsters their confidence.

Keep an eye on Dor Turgeman, aiming for his inaugural senior international goal after a prolific spell with Maccabi Tel Aviv. Meanwhile, Zeki Amdouni from Burnley epitomizes Swiss precision, boasting six goals in seven ECQ appearances for his nation, a stark contrast to his club performance (GP13, G2).

This match poses intriguing dynamics, with Israel seeking an unprecedented victory against Switzerland, who, despite a strong away record, face a determined opponent looking to secure their first competitive win over the Swiss.