Premier League: Liverpool 1-2 Manchester City
Sunday’s headline fixture at Anfield produced a dramatic late comeback as Manchester City rallied to beat Liverpool 2-1. After Dominik Szoboszlai gave Liverpool the lead with a superb free-kick in the 74th minute, City hit back late through Bernardo Silva and a stoppage-time penalty from Erling Haaland to seal the win and keep pressure on Arsenal in the title race. The finale was chaotic, with a red card and a disallowed goal before City ultimately prevailed.
Final Score: Liverpool 1–2 Manchester City (Premier League)
LaLiga: Valencia 0-2 Real Madrid
In Spain, Real Madrid extended their run in LaLiga, securing a 2-0 away win at Valencia CF. Álvaro Carreras broke the deadlock in the 65th minute and Kylian Mbappé added the second in stoppage time to cement the victory. Real Madrid maintained their position just behind FC Barcelona in the title race, while Valencia remained embroiled in the lower half of the table.
Final Score: Valencia 0–2 Real Madrid (LaLiga)
Serie A: Inter Milan 5-0 Sassuolo
Over in Italy, Inter Milan produced a dominant performance in Serie A, hammering Sassuolo 5-0. Federico Dimarco starred with three assists, helping Inter build an eight-point gap at the top of the standings. This emphatic victory underlined Inter’s title credentials and tactical control, with contributions from multiple attacking outlets on the night.
Final Score: Inter Milan 5–0 Sassuolo (Serie A)
Bundesliga & Ligue 1: Big Wins for Bayern and PSG
Across the continent, the weekend’s other major leagues also delivered decisive results:
- Bayern Munich reaffirmed their Bundesliga supremacy with a comprehensive 5-1 win over Hoffenheim, strengthening their lead at the summit.
- In Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain registered a resounding 5-0 victory against bitter rivals Marseille, reclaiming momentum in the French title race and reasserting their dominance at the top.
Quick Notes (Other Matches)
Where available, other results from the weekend included a 2-2 draw between Juventus and Lazio in Serie A, contributing to the mid-table tussle in Italy.
Closing Thoughts
This winter weekend felt like a real turning point in many of Europe’s top leagues. Manchester City’s gritty comeback keeps the Premier League title race tight; Real Madrid’s professional win in LaLiga maintains pressure on Barcelona; Inter’s emphatic performance underlines their Serie A credentials; while PSG and Bayern delivered statement victories in France and Germany, respectively.
Across the board, margins are thin and narratives — from title chases to European qualification battles — are sharpening as the season enters its decisive phase.