Hat-trick hero Gonzalo guides Real Madrid to an easy win
Real Madrid convincingly beat Real Betis 5-1, thanks to a hat-trick from Gonzalo García. Xabi Alonso’s side stay on the heels of league leaders FC Barcelona, though they did see Aurélien Tchouaméni forced off injured.
Liam Rosenior travels to London, and Strasbourg are already looking for a replacement
Chelsea are closing in on appointing Liam Rosenior after talks in London, with Strasbourg already searching for a replacement following Enzo Maresca’s exit on January 1, 2026.
Gakpo misses out on becoming Liverpool hero after dramatic finale
Liverpool were held by Fulham in their second match of the new year. Cody Gakpo looked set to earn the reigning champions all three points away in London, but a stunning goal from the hosts cancelled out his would-be winner.