The return of "Liverpool" on the rails of victory

The main event of the game of the day in England was the return of "Liverpool" on the rails of victory. More recently, the wards of Jürgen Klopp were confidently leading in the standings, but two consecutive draws in the championship allowed Manchester City not only to catch up with the Mercyseans, but also to bypass them in additional indicators.

The third misfire in a row could be perceived by Liverpool fans as a sign of a serious recession. However, the current Champions League finalist did not provide a reason for this and confidently defeated the unstable "Bournemouth" at the home stadium.

True, Sadio Mane opened the scoring in the middle of the first half, being offside, which the judges did not notice. But if they had a VAR system, they could correct their mistake. It is also noteworthy that Liverpool scored from an offside position already in the second match in a row. The ball into the goal of "West Ham" in the last round also turned out to be very controversial, and he was also hammered by Mane.

But the other two goals of the hosts did not cause any questions and turned out very beautiful. Jorginho Waynaldum effectively threw the most experienced Arthur Boruc, and after Mohamed Salah Mohamed Salah scored the 17th goal in the current Premier League season.

  • Mohammed Salah
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Sulskher's jubilee success

Three points in the reporting round scored and Manchester United. On the road, Sir Alex left no chances of Fulham fighting for survival and won the tenth anniversary victory in 11 games under the leadership of Ule Gunnar Solskher and the eighth in the Premier League (with Mourinho only seven were obtained).

It is symbolic that the main player of the match was the football player who added the most after the change of coach - Paul Pogba. The Frenchman has issued a double and for the first time in his career he reached the level of ten goals per season in the national championship. All in all, under the leadership of Solshera midfielder scored 13 points in the “goal + pass” (8 + 5). It is not surprising that after the match the footballer did not hesitate to praise the mentor.

“A good atmosphere helps the team, and being close to the penalty gives me more opportunities for a goal. I think that Solskjer is just himself. He can give joy to everyone and confidence to everyone, ”quotes Pogba as the BBC.

Emotional Madrid Derby

But perhaps the main event of Saturday in European football was the Madrid derby "Atletico" - "Real". From the very beginning, the teams tuned in to the match with all seriousness, and it was clear that the emotional confrontation awaited the fans.

Additional emotions were given to him by Thibault Courtois’s visit to the camp of his native team in a sworn T-shirt. Fans of "Atletico" still have not forgiven the goalkeeper transition into the camp of the enemy and promised to shower him with toy rats. As a result, it cost desecration of the nameplate of the goalkeeper near the stadium. She was thrown with those same rats and beer bottles.

The hosts also started the game roughly. Wards of Diego Simeone from the first minutes in the usual manner began to break the rules and provoke rivals. To this, Kazemiro replied with a goal through himself. However, Atletico quickly won back after Antoine Griezmann sent the ball between Courtois legs.

And at the end of the first half there was an episode that decided the fate of the meeting. José Maria Jimenez knocked Vinicius at the border of his own penalty area in the subcategory, and the judge after a long replay of the replay pointed to the “point”. Penalty confidently implemented Sergio Ramos.

The second half also turned out to be rich in events. Firstly, the referee, due to the microscopic offside, canceled the goal of the newcomer “Atletico” Alvaro Morata, who really wanted to upset the former team.

Secondly, the players finally lost their nerve, and they began to openly beat each other's legs. As a result, the judge was forced to show ten yellow cards, one of which was the second for Atletico midfielder Thomas Party.

And from the constant rudeness of the opponent they lost their nerves even to the usually calm Gareth Bale. Having scored the anniversary 100th ball in the composition of Real Madrid, the Welshman celebrated it with an indecent gesture. Now a football player can seriously punish. But creamy under the leadership of Santiago Solari won the fifth consecutive victory in the example and beat Atletico in the fight for the second line. Ahead is only Barcelona.

Incredible rescue in Germany

The main comeback of the day was marked by “Hoffenheim”, who met with the leading Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga standings. At the same time, the hosts on the coaching bench were absent from the sick Lucien Favre.

At first, everything was perfect for Borussia. Footballers of the team struggled to do everything so that their helmsman as soon as possible felt better. Back in the first half, Dortmund scored two unanswered goals, and in the 66th minute they scored the third. It seemed the match could end.

But Hoffenheim, led by one of the youngest German championship coaches, Julian Nagelsman, was not about to give up and made an incredible comeback. In just 12 minutes, the guests restored the status quo, and Isak Belfodil, who came on as a substitute, twice distinguished - 3: 3.

A misfire of “Borussia” allowed the second “Bavaria”, which is in progress, to reduce the gap from the leader to five points. Munich home were stronger than “Schalke” - 3: 1.

  • Hoffenheim players in a match with Borussia
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Danger for "Krasnodar"

But the rival of "Krasnodar" in the 1/16 finals of the European League, "Bayer" was marked by a major victory. On Friday, the Leverkuzensians on the road had no chance for Mainz. The teams quickly exchanged goals, but before the break the guests sent three more unanswered goals to the opponents' goal. And in the second half, the point was put by Julian Brandt who took the double - 5: 1.

The form of “Bayer” can not but cause concern among the Russian fans, because the wards of Peter Bosch who had unsuccessfully started the season have recently gained very good condition. In the new year, the Leverkuzens scored three wins in four matches of the Bundesliga and joined the fight to get into the European Cup zone.

Particularly distinguished in the German team is that Brandt, who scored six points for performance in the last three matches (3 goals + 3 assists).

Heavy victory PSG

In the championship of France the 19th victory was gained by the leading PSG. After the first defeat of the season in the national championship from “Lion” in the previous round, the Parisians easily scored three points in the home game with Bordeaux. The only ball at the end of the first half with a penalty held Edinson Cavani.

Received playing time and the ex-midfielder of “Zenith” Leandro Paredes, for whom the French club paid nearly 50 million euros. The Argentinian came on as a substitute half an hour before the final whistle.

  • Paris Saint-Germain forward Edinson Cavani
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19th goal Komlichenko in the Czech Republic

In the meantime, the local national championship has resumed in the Czech Republic, which means that the Russian fans have once again been able to follow up the challenges of Nikolai Komlichenko, who is confidently leading the HET League scorers. It is noteworthy that in the winter, Mlada Boleslav bought the rights to a football player from Krasnodar for 400 thousand euros (according to the reputable portal Transfermarkt).

And in the very first game in the new role, Komlichenko helped his team to take points away from Victoria Plzen fighting for the championship. Russian team missed shortly before the break, but closer to the end of the match played. Komlichenko earned a penalty and himself confidently implemented it.

Now Nikolay has 19 goals in 19 matches of the national championship (5 - from the penalty spot), and he is eight times ahead of the main pursuer - Slavia midfielder Miroslav Stoch in the scorers' tournament.