France Ligue 1
Barcelona show form at the right moment
Barcelona produced one of their best performances of the season on Wednesday night in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Athletic Bilbao. That is the conclusion drawn by the Spanish sports newspapers after the emphatic 5-0 win, which sets up a possible clash with Real Madrid in the final.
Sozza and the Lazio vs Fiorentina VAR officials disciplined
The refereeing leadership have decided to “sideline” for one or two rounds the referee who missed the penalty on Gila and was overly generous with Gudmundsson, who appears to drag his leg. By contrast, the Buongiorno handball and the goal ruled out for Hojlund were considered correct decisions.
Juventus and Roma win and stay in the fight for a Champions League spot in Italy
Juventus and Roma won away to stay in the Serie A Champions League race, closing to within a point of third-placed Napoli as Jonathan David starred for Juve and Ferguson and Dovbyk sealed Roma’s win.