Tottenham sink, Bayern cruise, Bellingham and Mbappé lift Real Madrid

Tottenham’s slump deepened as Bayern cruised and Real Madrid romped. Le Progres notes a European weekend led by Roberto de Zerbi’s winless Spurs and Jude Bellingham with Kylian Mbappé in full view.

Spurs, saved from relegation on the final day last season, are still without a Premier League win. Beaten 3-0 by Brentford on opening day, they fell 2-0 at home to Newcastle on Saturday, remain goalless and sit bottom on minus five goal difference. This despite spending nearly €270m in the summer.

Elsewhere in England, Stamford Bridge saw a 4-3 shootout as Chelsea edged Brighton on Sunday. Manchester United came from behind to thrash promoted Ipswich 5-2, with a Bruno Fernandes hat-trick, while Liverpool rescued a 2-2 home draw with Nottingham Forest. Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City won 4-1 at Crystal Palace.

At Real Madrid, the Bellingham and Mbappé partnership may be clicking. Madrid beat promoted Malaga 4-0 on Sunday, Bellingham struck on 19 minutes after a solo burst, then forced the second amid a scramble. Minutes later Mbappé volleyed in after a flowing move.

In Serie A, Como’s rise continued under Cesc Fabregas. Promoted two years ago and Champions League qualifiers after last season’s fourth place, they won 2-1 at Napoli to keep themselves in the top six.

Bayern, the reigning champions, started fast in the Bundesliga with a 5-1 opening win over Stuttgart. Dayot Upamecano broke the deadlock on 21 minutes, Michael Olise struck after the break and Bayern added late gloss.

Source: Le Progres

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