Anthony Gordon’s first goal for Barcelona came in a convincing 3‑0 home win over Getafe, giving the club a much‑needed boost after a mixed start to the La Liga season. The former Newcastle winger found the net just two minutes into the match, helping to offset the pressure on the newly signed squad members. Barcelona’s coach, Hansi Flick, praised Gordon’s performance, noting his speed, dribbling and ability to create chances. “He is doing great,” Flick said, adding that Gordon’s contribution was a relief for the team’s star players such as Lamine Yamal and Raphinha.
In the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich’s record keeper Manuel Neuer was at the centre of controversy after conceding the fastest goal in league history. Augsburg’s Robin Fellhauer stole the ball from Neuer and scored eight seconds into the game, a record‑shattering start that left Bayern scrambling for a response. The German club eventually salvaged a point with a 2‑2 draw, thanks to two goals from Harry Kane. However, Neuer’s error on the second Augsburg goal has intensified scrutiny on the 40‑year‑old, raising questions about whether he will remain the first‑choice goalkeeper for the club.
Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund suffered a frustrating draw at home to Werder Bremen, losing a two‑goal lead in the dying minutes of the match. Former Dortmund striker Niclas Fullkrug scored the equaliser in stoppage time, leaving the German side in a precarious position in the league table. The loss has left Dortmund’s manager and fans frustrated, as the club now sits behind Freiburg, who have taken the top spot.
In Serie A, Djed Spence made his debut for Inter Milan in a 3‑0 victory over Parma. Inter’s manager, Cristian Chivu, welcomed the young defender’s introduction, noting that Spence had only been training with the squad for a week. “Let us enjoy his first 25 minutes,” Chivu said, adding that the player’s early exposure would be beneficial for the team’s future. The win also secured Inter’s place in the top four of the league.
Across France, Paris Saint‑Germain continued to climb the Ligue 1 table after a 3‑1 win over Le Mans, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scoring the decisive goal. Monaco, however, slipped after a 2‑2 draw with Toulouse, losing a two‑goal lead at home. The result left Monaco’s title hopes in doubt, while PSG’s position improved as they moved up to sixth place.
In the Spanish league, Real Madrid’s Yan Diomande scored a late winner against Villarreal, but the match was marred by controversy when Vinicius Junior was sent off for pulling the hair of defender Nathan Saliba. Despite the incident, Madrid’s win kept them in fourth place, behind Atletico Madrid and Real Betis, who secured a 5‑2 victory over Osasuna.
Overall, the week saw key performances and pivotal moments across Europe’s top leagues, with new signings proving their worth, veteran players facing scrutiny, and clubs battling for position in the highly competitive title races.