Football Tracker: Forest, Man City and Juventus lead and Chelsea losing in big night
It’s shaping up to be one of those electrifying football nights that fans live for, with action coming thick and fast from the Premier League, Bundesliga, and Serie A.
In England, all eyes were on Manchester City, Chelsea, and the heavyweight showdown between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool, while drama unfolded elsewhere in Europe. Here’s how the evening panned out so far.
According to reports, Manchester City finally broke the deadlock in their clash with Brentford thanks to a stunning Phil Foden strike, showcasing the kind of precision that only City can produce.
Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest fans were in dreamland as Chris Wood’s clinical finish handed them a well-earned lead against title hopefuls Liverpool in what could be a massive result at the top of the table.
Over at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea looked to be in control against Bournemouth, with Cole Palmer striking early to give the Blues a much-needed advantage.
Over in Germany, Borussia Dortmund suffered a shocking collapse, finding themselves 3-0 down to Holstein Kiel by halftime. The unpredictability of their season has left fans scratching their heads yet again.
Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen’s attempts to keep the pressure on Bayern Munich were stifled by a resilient Mainz side, leaving the game goalless at the break.
Elsewhere, Eintracht Frankfurt and Freiburg were locked in an entertaining 1-1 draw, while Wolfsburg edged ahead of Borussia Mönchengladbach with a single goal.
In Serie A, Juventus knocked on Atalanta’s door repeatedly but couldn’t find the breakthrough by halftime. Earlier, AC Milan celebrated a thrilling comeback victory over Como, scoring twice in the final 20 minutes to give new manager Sérgio Conceição his first league win.
The Dutch Cup also delivered a major upset as Ajax were dumped out by AZ Alkmaar, losing 2-0 in a shocking result that capped off an already dramatic night.
Across the continent, it’s been a midweek spectacle with fans left entertained and emotions running high as rivalries intensified and surprises took center stage. Stay tuned as the night unfolds—there’s plenty more football magic to come.