With the Premier League drama unfolding in England, there was more action throughout Europe.
Many of the giants of Epirus were in action, while others watched and waited in front of their races on Sunday.
Harry Kane and Bayern Munich hosted Holstein Kiel in an attempt to stay at the top of the Bundesliga under Vincent Kompany.
Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain traveled to Brest in an effort to continue their top form and charge Ligue 1.
And the leaders of Laliga Real Madrid visited Espanyol.
Read below to see how each team got.
Bavaria Munich 4-3 Holstein Kiel
We keep the win at the Allianz Arena.#Fcbksv #Fcbayern #Masanmia pic.twitter.com/qommuilftk
– FC Bayern (@fcbayerne) 1 February 2025
Bayern Munich survived a dramatic delayed terrorism to secure a 4-3 victory over Holstein Kiel in a pulsating Bundesliga conflict at Allianz Arena.
The leaders of the championship seemed to travel after the establishment of a 4-0 administrator, but Kiel organized an excellent return to push Bayern to the rim.
Jamal Musiala opened the scoring in the 19th minute, turning Michael Olise’s cut to put the hosts forward. Harry Kane then presented his air durability, giving two headers-just before half before the Kingsley Coman’s Lofted Cross and another in the second half, with the courtesy of Raphael Gueriro’s tradition.
Serge Gnabry added the fourth Bayern with a stunning volleyball after reacting faster to a diversion.
Despite Bayern’s domination, Kiel refused to join. Finn Porath triggered the fight with a strong strike at the top corner in the 62nd minute. As the break time approached, Steven Skrzybski hit twice in fast succession, first hitting home from Timo Becker’s cut and then utilizing a defensive delay to shoot Manuel Neuer.
Niki extends Bayern’s winning series to six league matches, moving nine points clear to the top. They then face Werder Bremen, while Kiel will look to rebuild against Bochum.
Brest 2-5 Paris Saint-Germain
✅ a hat-trick from @Dembouz + a double of @Goncalo888ramos = A wonderful afternoon in Brest!
The Parisians provide us with a nice victory to complete a big week! ्💙#SB29psg 2-5 | @Ligue1 pic.twitter.com/yan2xz3kj3
-Pis Saint-Germain (@psg_english) 1 February 2025
Paris Saint-Germain scored a 5-2 victory over Brest in Stade Francis-Le Ble, though the score cut the tense second battle.
The PSG dominated the first half, controlling the possession and creating many chances. Ousmane Dembele refused twice early before finally breaking the deadlock in the 29th minute, placing home closely after a brilliant route and helping Bradley Barcola.
Brest, lacking peak in the first half, rekindled after the break.
Romain del Castillo leveled the score in the 50th minute, triggering Gianluigi Donnarumma after a long ball from Julien Lala. PSG responded quickly, with Dembele completing his hat-trick in just 12 minutes-his second comes from a recovery after Marquinhos’ pass and the third courtesy of Kang-in Lee’s smart aid.
Brepp refused to join, with Ludovic Ajorque pulling one back in the 71st minute, creating a nervous finale.
The hosts were pushing hard, but the quality of the PSG shone in the moments of dying. Replacement Goncalo Ramos has won twice in fast succession, the first after a brilliant solo running and helps with the Desire Doue, and the second after a lucky diversion.
Espanyol 1-0 Real Madrid
🏁 @Rcdespanyol_en 1-0 @Realmadriden
⚽ 85 ‘Carlos Romero.
👉 @Emirates pic.twitter.com/z116UVZ1G4– Real Madrid CF 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) 1 February 2025
Espanyol has drawn a stunning 1-0 victory over the leaders of the Real Madrid Championship at RCDE Stadium, with the courtesy of a delayed goal by Carlos Romero.
Despite Madrid’s dominance in occupation and numerous scoring opportunities, Espanyol’s durability and the heroic performance by goalkeeper Garcia secured an unexpected triumph.
In the first half he saw Madrid’s match break the disciplined low block of Espanyol. Vinicius Jr. He thought he had given Madrid the lead in the 22nd minute with a great curling effort, just to block VAR due to a foul from MBappe in accumulation. Madrid’s chances were limited, and Bellingham recorded their first shot in the target in the 39th minute.
Madrid enhances their pressure after the break. Garcia produced a series of remarkable savings, including a double stop from Bellingham and Mbappe in the 51st minute and another finger to refuse MBAPPE’s Curling Shot in the 77th. Rodrygo also came in anxiously nearby, hitting the position after a dazzling run.
Espanyol took their opportunity in the 85th minute. A quick counterattack saw El Hilali deliver a precise cross to Romero, who walk home beyond Courtois to send fans of the house to raptures.
Madrid desperately searched for an equalizer, with Vinicius missing closely in the dying moments, his shooting is slightly diverted without a corner awarded, very much for his frustration.
Eventually, Espanyol’s defense discipline and Garcia’s splendor proved to be decisive, providing Madrid a rare defeat and breathing new life in the league title match.
