🥐 Sunday Clásicos, controversy: 5️⃣ stories to start the week
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- 🥐 Sunday Clásicos, controversy: 5️⃣ stories to start the week

The latest round of football leaves the Premier League title race red-hot, tension over FC Barcelona's transfer plans, and a weekend defined by Real Madrid's commanding display at El Sardinero, Athletic's roar in the Basque derby and a fiercely tense Superclásico at La Bombonera.
José Mourinho's side comfortably negotiated their visit to Racing Santander (0-3). Despite the controversy surrounding an early penalty, Real Madrid showed their cutting edge, with Arda Güler and Jude Bellingham pulling the strings in style, to keep pace with Barça and Atlético.
A twist at Barça. The left-back is seriously considering seeking playing time elsewhere from January. His increasingly limited role in recent weeks has made a departure a priority as he looks to regain the confidence and form that dazzled European football.
San Mamés was in party mode for the Basque derby (2-1). Athletic Club claimed three crucial points to strengthen their European ambitions, backed by a masterful performance in goal from Unai Simón that showed exactly why he deserved his Yashin Trophy.
A famous feat for the Gunners. Mikel Arteta's side overcame a historic hurdle by beating Liverpool (0-1), with Kai Havertz scoring the only goal. With this victory—their first there since 2012—and City's slip-up, the London side move to the top of the Premier League.
The Xeneize made it three straight wins over River Plate (1-0). A solitary goal from Di Lollo and two red cards for the Millonarios settled a battle as ill-tempered as it was decisive in Argentine football.
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