Match Results

Premier League (England) – Sunday, August 17, 2025

  • Chelsea 0–0 Crystal Palace – A goalless draw at Stamford Bridge, with Eberechi Eze’s goal disallowed.
  • Nottingham Forest 3–1 Brentford – Chris Wood shone with a first-half brace (5′, 45+2′), while Ndoye added another (42′); Thiago scored a late penalty for Brentford (78′).
  • Manchester United 0–1 Arsenal – Calafiori’s early strike (13′) proved decisive as Arsenal opened their campaign with a narrow win.

Championship (England) – Sunday, August 17, 2025

  • Ipswich Town 1–1 Southampton – An own goal by Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Ipswich, 4′) was replied to by Southampton’s Jay Robinson (29′), ending in a draw.

La Liga (Spain) – Weekend Overview (incl. Saturday, August 16)

  • Real Sociedad II 1–0 Real Zaragoza – Ochieng scored (35′).
  • Athletic Club 3–2 Sevilla – Goals from N. Williams (pen), Sannadi, and Navarro secured Athletic Club's win.
  • Celta Vigo 0–2 Getafe – A decisive victory for Getafe.

Ligue 1 (France) – Weekend Results

  • Nantes 0–0 Paris Saint-Germain – A stalemate between the two clubs.
  • Brest 3–3 Lille – A high-scoring draw, with thrilling back-and-forth action.
  • Angers 1–0 Paris FC – Angers edged out Paris FC.
  • Auxerre 1–0 Lorient – A tight win for Auxerre.
  • Metz 0–1 Strasbourg – Strasbourg grabbed the win late.

Other European Leagues – Select Highlights

  • Austrian Bundesliga
    • LASK Linz 2–1 Austria Vienna
    • Rapid Vienna 0–0 Altach
    • Wolfsberger 3–0 Blau Weiß Linz
  • Belgian Pro League
    • St. Truiden 2–1 RAAL La Louvière
    • Charleroi 1–1 Royal Antwerp
    • Cercle Brugge 4–1 KVC Westerlo
  • La Liga (Spanish matches, more)
    • Mallorca 0–3 Barcelona
    • Alavés 2–1 Levante
    • Valencia 1–1 Real Sociedad
    • Girona 1–3 Rayo Vallecano
    • Villarreal 2–0 Real Oviedo

Sample Article (English)

European Football Roundup: Weekend of August 16–17, 2025

The weekend’s European football slate brought drama, tight affairs, and thrilling results across the major leagues.

In England, the Premier League spotlight shone brightest on Nottingham Forest’s 3–1 demolition of Brentford. Chris Wood’s clinical brace (5′, 45+2′) and Ndoye’s opener (42′) helped steer the home side, while Brentford managed a consolatory penalty from Thiago (78′). Meanwhile, Arsenal edged out Manchester United 1–0, courtesy of R. Calafiori’s 13th-minute strike, marking a confident start to their campaign. At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea were held to a goalless draw by Crystal Palace, with Eze seeing his goal ruled offside.

Over in the Championship, Ipswich Town and Southampton battled to a 1–1 draw. Harwood-Bellis’s own goal opened the scoring for Ipswich (4′), but Jay Robinson’s 29th-minute equaliser ensured the spoils were shared.

Spain’s La Liga offered its share of excitement, as Barcelona cruised past Mallorca 3–0, while Athletic Club overcame Sevilla 3–2. Real Sociedad II edged Zaragoza 1–0, and Celta Vigo fell 0–2 to Getafe.

In Ligue 1, a scoreless draw between Nantes and PSG offered little goalmouth action. Brest and Lille treated fans to an entertaining 3–3 draw, Auxerre secured a narrow 1–0 win over Lorient, Angers beat Paris FC 1–0, and Strasbourg edged Metz 1–0.

Elsewhere, Austrian action saw LASK Linz top Austria Vienna 2–1, while Wolfsberger thrashed Blau Weiß Linz 3–0. In Belgium, Cercle Brugge dominated KVC Westerlo 4–1, St. Truiden outplayed RAAL La Louvière 2–1, and Charleroi and Antwerp played out a 1–1 draw.

Key Highlights at a Glance

League Key Match Highlight
Premier League Forest 3–1 Brentford Wood’s brace set the tone
Man Utd 0–1 Arsenal Calafiori’s early strike proved decisive
Championship Ipswich 1–1 Southampton A balanced draw with goals from both sides
La Liga Mallorca 0–3 Barcelona, Athletic Club 3–2 Sevilla Strong statements in early season fixtures
Ligue 1 Brest 3–3 Lille, Nantes 0–0 PSG Explosive results and defensive solidity
Austrian Bundesliga LASK 2–1 Austria Vienna, Wolfsberger 3–0 B. Linz Home form delivering early rewards
Belgian Pro League Cercle Brugge 4–1 Westerlo Offensive display to start the campaign

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