Liverpool crushes the derby, Real Madrid widens the gap thanks to Benzema, Naples picked up on the wire … what should not be missed of the European evening

No, Ligue 1 does not have a monopoly on weekday matches. Italians and English also played, Wednesday, December 1, a day of the championship. With beautiful posters, starting with the derby between Everton and Liverpool. In Spain, Real Madrid made up for their late game against Athletic Bilbao. Take a look back at the highlights of a lively evening.

In the Premier League, Liverpool wins the derby but remains third

As boss, Liverpool won the derby against Everton (1-4) thanks to goals from Jordan Henderson, the inevitable Mohamed Salah (double) and Diogo Jota. A victory in the form of revenge for the Reds beaten last year by the Toffees after eleven years of unbeaten. Illustration of its unique strike force: Liverpool became the first English first division team to score at least two goals per game in 18 consecutive games in all competitions.

But Liverpool remain third, because their main rivals have not failed, like Manchester City. Winners on the lawn of Aston Villa (1-2), Pep Guardiola’s players continue to put pressure on Chelsea. The Blues have avoided the trap at the poorly classified Watford (1-2) and remain in the lead. This leading trio should compete for the league title: the 4th, West Ham, is 7 points.

In La Liga, Real Madrid provide the essentials against Bilbao

Far from being brilliant, Real Madrid beat Athletic Club (1-0), in a late match of the 9th day. A goal from Karim Benzema (12th in the season for the top scorer in La Liga) shortly before the break was enough for the happiness of the Madrilenians, heckled by a beautiful Basque team who could have equalized. This victory allows Carlo Ancelotti’s players to widen the gap in the lead: they are now 7 points ahead of Atlético de Madrid, who have one more game to play. The derby in the Spanish capital, in ten days, could allow the Merengues to take a big step, already, towards a new coronation.

In Serie A, AC Milan and Inter move closer to Napoli

On the move, Naples was caught on the wire by Sassuolo (2-2). Despite this draw, conceded in the 89th, Luciano Spalletti’s players remain first in the standings. One point behind, AC Milan recovered by easily disposing of Genoa (0-3). Stainless Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored again, as did Junior Messias. The 30-year-old Brazilian striker, who was still playing in Serie C three years ago, has offered his first two Serie A goals for the Rossoneri.

Third two points behind Napoli, Inter also did not fail against Spezia (2-0). The defending champions stay in contact with the head and distance the Atalanta, fourth. Quite the opposite of Roma, beaten in Bologna (1-0). Fifth in Serie A, José Mourinho’s team is undoubtedly the big loser on Wednesday night. Too irregular, the Louve is five points behind the qualifying places for the Champions League.


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