• Ligue 1: OM on its way, PSG snatch winner

It is not enough to have a plethora of stars to win. The misadventure of PSG in Bruges in the Champions League proved it and OL almost recalled it in turn at the Parc des Princes. Despite the first tenure of the "Fantastic Four" version 2021-2022 - Messi, Neymar, Mbappé and Di Maria -, Paris almost knew its first defeat of the season in Ligue 1. Lucas Paqueta thought he was doing the hard part by opening the score (53rd), but Neymar obtained and converted a penalty (65th sp). Then Kylian Mbappé pulled out to serve the replacement Icardi (90th + 3), fantastic downgraded but savior of the evening.

The evening was also animated by extra-sporting eddies.

Coach Mauricio Pochettino decided in the 76th minute to kick his compatriot Lionel Messi out.

A decision that has obviously tasted little the living legend of Argentina, refusing to type in the hand of the technician.

He kept his face closed on the bench during the meeting, not celebrating Icardi's winning goal.

At a press conference, Pochettino explained: "We have to make decisions for the good of the team. […] It may or may not please."

The wind of Leo Messi in Pochettino, at his exit.

👀 #PSGOL pic.twitter.com/DYJjencpZC

- Football News (@ActuFoot_) September 19, 2021

On the other lawns of Ligue 1, the beautiful summer continued for OM, who maintained their good momentum in front of their home crowd.

The young Senegalese scorer Bamba Dieng, one of the revelations at the start of the season, scored his third goal in two league matches (47th), to launch the Phocéens.

Rookie Amine Harit (71st) then closed the case.

>> To read also: Football: Bamba Dieng, the Senegalese sensation of OM

This success allows Jorge Sampaoli's players (13 pts, one match less) to overtake Angers (11 pts), their next opponent, to take second place behind PSG (18 pts).

Sco lost for the first time this season against Nantes.

Unbeaten since the start of the season (with one game less), the Niçois missed the opportunity to fly higher: the draw conceded against AS Monaco (2-2) deprived them of the podium.

The Monegasques (14 <, 5 pts), they are reassured, after a difficult start to the season, in particular their striker Wissam Ben Yedder who has finally unlocked his league goal counter.

  • Bundesliga: Bayern already take the lead

After five days of the Bundesliga, Bayern, winner of the last nine editions, takes the lead: Wolfsburg, leader until this week, was held in check at home on Sunday by Frankfurt (1-1) and abandoned first place at the goal difference.

The two teams are at 13 points, but Bayern, which atomized the promoted Bochum 7-0 on Saturday, has a difference of +16 against +5 for the "Wolves".

The good deal on Sunday, however, came from Dortmund, who secured third place one length behind the two leaders by beating Union Berlin 4-2 at home, with another brace from Erling Haaland, still in the lead. shoulder to shoulder with Lewandowski in the scorers standings.

Premier League: three-way match between Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United

Expected at the turn after their disappointment in Bern (2-1 defeat against the Young Boys), Wednesday in the Champions League, the Red Devils narrowly overturned West Ham (2 to 1) thanks to a save by David De Gea on a penalty to the very last second.

Ronaldo gesturing to De Gea to dive left on the West Ham peno in the 93rd minute ...



Result?

Parade of De Gea.

I can't take any more of him 😭 pic.twitter.com/rVyqRO3pei

- Gaetan Tout Simple.

(@delmotte_gaetan) September 19, 2021

With 13 points, they have the same total as Liverpool and Chelsea, winner at Tottenham (3-0), but are third on goal difference (+9), behind the Reds and Blues (both +11).

After their spectacular victory against AC Milan (3-2) on Wednesday for their entry into the Champions League, the Liverpool Reds continued in the league by beating the London club Crystal Palace.

Manchester City for its part was neutralized at home by Southampton (0-0).

  • Serie A: AS Roma fall, Inter takes control

Juventus and AC Milan neutralized each other (1-1) Sunday in the shock of the 4th day of Serie A, a result that suits the Rossoneri (2nd) more than the Bianconeri, still unsuccessful and stuck in the depths of the ranking (18th).

AC Milan weren't the only team to drop points for the first time this season.

AS Roma were also beaten by Verona (2-3).

Two poor performances that make the business of Inter Milan, provisional leader on goal difference, and Naples (3rd, 9 pts), who can take the lead alone if successful at Udine on Monday.

Juventus remains far away, still in slow motion with only two points.

Here she is 18th and relegated, tied on points with Cagliari (19th).

  • Liga: Benzema continues to carry Real

Real Madrid retained their leadership position in La Liga on Sunday after overthrowing Valencia (1-2) at the Mestalla stadium, thanks to a goal from Karim Benzema at the end of the match.

With 13 points, Carlo Ancelotti's men are ahead of Atlético Madrid (2nd with 11 points) and Valencia (3rd with 10 points), and retain their invincibility in the league with four wins and 1 draw.

Still led in the 86th minute (1-0), Carlo Ancelotti's men made the difference in three minutes, thanks to Vinicius (86th) on a pass from Benzema, who then gave his club the advantage with the head (88th).

The French international leads the top scorers rankings with six goals in five matches.

The fifth day of La Liga ends Monday evening, with the match between Granada (17th) and Barcelona (10th), which must absolutely bounce back after the rout suffered against Bayern in the Champions League.

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