Weekend Big Match Recaps: October 17-19, 2025

Premier League (Matchday 8)

England’s top flight returned post-international break with a bang, headlined by a Northwest Derby stunner and a managerial casualty.

• Liverpool 1-2 Manchester United (Sunday, Oct 19, Anfield, 18:30 EAT): Ruben Amorim’s Red Devils rewrote history, ending a nine-year Anfield drought with a 2-1 upset. Bryan Mbeumo’s rocket (2’) stunned the hosts, Cody Gakpo equalized (78’), but Harry Maguire’s towering header (84’) from a corner sealed it. Arne Slot’s champs, now winless in three, slip in the title race. Amorim: “This is our spark.” xG: Liverpool 2.75, United 1.34.
  
  

• Nottingham Forest 0-3 Chelsea (Saturday, Oct 18, City Ground, 3:00 PM GMT): Enzo Maresca’s Blues ran riot, triggering Ange Postecoglou’s sacking just 20 minutes after the whistle—his 39-day stint yielding no league points. Pedro Neto starred (1 goal, 2 assists), with Josh Acheampong (46’, header), Neto (62’, low drive), and sub Marc Guiu (78’, tap-in) scoring. Forest’s second half collapsed (0 shots on target).
  
  

• Tottenham 1-2 Aston Villa (Sunday, Oct 19, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, 2:00 PM GMT): Unai Emery’s Villa staged a comeback to deepen Spurs’ home woes. Rodrigo Bentancur’s early strike (5’) was canceled by Morgan Rogers’ screamer (37’) and Emiliano Buendía’s curler (77’). Thomas Frank’s Spurs, hit by injuries, face fan unrest after just three home wins in 18 league games.
  
  

• Brighton 2-1 Newcastle United (Saturday, Oct 18, Amex Stadium, 3:00 PM GMT): Danny Welbeck’s brace (36’, 84’) edged a tight affair, with Nick Woltemade’s flicked equalizer (76’, via Jacob Murphy’s cross) sparking a late Newcastle push. The Magpies’ wastefulness (1.12 xG vs. Brighton’s 1.05) cost them, stalling their top-four bid.
  
  

• Fulham 0-1 Arsenal (Saturday, Oct 18, Craven Cottage, 12:30 PM GMT): Leandro Trossard’s clinical finish (58’, from a Gabriel Magalhães flick-on off Bukayo Saka’s corner) handed Arsenal a gritty win, reclaiming the summit. Fulham’s resolve—led by Calvin Bassey—nearly held firm, but Arsenal’s set-piece prowess shone (xG: 1.4 vs. 1.2). Arteta: “Gabby’s clutch.” [PremierLeague.com, ESPN]

Other notables:

• Man City 2-0 Everton (Haaland; Saturday)

La Liga (Matchday 9)

Spain’s top flight crackled with late drama and red cards, as Barcelona reclaimed the summit and Real Madrid responded in kind.

• Barcelona 2-1 Girona (Saturday, Oct 18, Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, 9:00 PM CET): Hansi Flick’s Blaugrana survived a feisty Catalan derby, clawing back from a halftime deficit. Pedri’s slick opener (13’, via Yamal & de Jong) gave them the edge, but Axel Witsel’s spectacular bicycle kick (20’) leveled it. Sub Ronald Araújo’s towering header (90+3’, from Yamal’s cross) sealed a dramatic 2-1 win, ending a mini-slump. Barça’s press (62% possession) dominated, though Gazzaniga’s saves kept it tight. Flick: “Character defined us.”
  
  

• Getafe 0-1 Real Madrid (Sunday, Oct 19, Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, 9:00 PM CET): Kylian Mbappé’s clinical strike (80’) powered Xabi Alonso’s men to a hard-fought win, retaking top spot. The game turned bizarre when Getafe sub Allan Nyom was red-carded seconds after entering (for fouling Vinícius), and Álex Sancris followed (harsh tackle on Vinícius). Mbappé pounced amid the chaos—his 50th goal of 2025. Getafe’s grit (one shot on target) nearly held, but Madrid’s class prevailed.
  
  

• Atlético Madrid 1-0 Osasuna (Saturday, Oct 18, Riyadh Air Metropolitano, 7:00 PM CET): Sub Thiago Almada’s first Atleti goal (69’) edged a gritty affair, lifting Diego Simeone’s side into the top four. Osasuna threatened early (Muñoz & Torró shots saved by Oblak), but Atleti’s midfield control (Barrios & Llorente) wore them down. Herrera denied Griezmann & Álvarez pre-sub, but Almada’s poise won it. Simeone: “Patience pays.”

Serie A (Matchday 8)

Italy’s tactical battles were cagey, with Inter’s steel setting the pace.

• AS Roma 0-1 Inter Milan (Saturday, Oct 18, Stadio Olimpico, 8:45 PM CET): Ange-Yoan Bonny’s early strike (8’) sent Inter top, their defense snuffing out Roma’s four shots. Simone Inzaghi’s men are relentless.
  
  

• Atalanta 2-1 Lazio (Saturday, Oct 18, Gewiss Stadium, 6:00 PM CET): Ademola Lookman’s second-half winner (66’) lifted Atalanta past a stubborn Lazio, bolstering their top-four push.

Other notables: Como 2-1 Juventus, Torino 1-0 Napoli.

Ligue 1 (Matchday 8)

France’s opener set a wild tone, with PSG’s wobble and Marseille’s rout shaking things up.

• Paris Saint-Germain 3-3 Strasbourg (Friday, Oct 17, Parc des Princes, 8:00 PM CET): PSG rallied from 0-2 down thrice in a bonkers draw, with Ousmane Dembélé’s late strike (88’) salvaging a point. Strasbourg’s pluck keeps them in the hunt.
  
  

• Marseille 6-2 Le Havre (Saturday, Oct 18, Stade Vélodrome, 8:45 PM CET): Mason Greenwood’s four-goal haul (12’, 25’, 61’, 78’) obliterated 10-man Le Havre, vaulting Roberto De Zerbi’s OM to second. A statement win.
  
  

• Nice 3-2 Lyon (Saturday, Oct 18, Allianz Riviera, 6:00 PM CET): Nice pipped Lyon in a five-goal thriller, with Evann Guessand’s late strike (85’) clinching it in a relegation six-pointer.

Other notables: Angers 1-1 Monaco (tense draw); Lens 2-1 Paris FC (Wöber winner); Toulouse 4-0 Metz (Aboukhlal brace); Rennes 2-2 Auxerre (late equalizer).

Bundesliga (Matchday 7)

Germany’s high-octane brand was on full display, with Bayern’s dominance stealing the show.

• Bayern Munich 2-1 Borussia Dortmund (Saturday, Oct 18, Allianz Arena, 6:30 PM CET): Der Klassiker saw Bayern’s firepower prevail. Harry Kane’s opener (22’, assist: Kimmich) and Michael Olise’s curling strike (78’) outdid Julian Brandt’s late reply (84’, assist: Ryerson). Vincent Kompany’s side stay unbeaten, while Dortmund languish mid-table.
  
  

• Freiburg 2-2 Eintracht Frankfurt (Sunday, Oct 19, Europa-Park Stadion, 3:30 PM CET): Vincenzo Grifo’s free-kick (87’) rescued a point in a seven-goal thriller. Jonathan Burkardt’s brace (30’, 65’) had Frankfurt ahead, but Freiburg’s grit shone through.
  
  

• St. Pauli 1-3 Hoffenheim (Sunday, Oct 19, Millerntor-Stadion, 3:30 PM CET): Andrej Kramarić’s double (22’, 49’) and Dennis Geiger’s screamer (76’) sank the promoted Pirates, despite a late Guido Burgstaller consolation (85’).
  
  

Other notables: RB Leipzig 2-1 Hamburger SV (Baumgartner brace); Wolfsburg 0-3 Stuttgart (Tomás, Mittelstädt, Stiller); Mainz 3-4 Bayer Leverkusen.

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