Highlights from a Busy Saturday in Football: Results, Transfers, and More!

A particularly busy Saturday in the world of football. Here’s a roundup of all the results, significant news, and transfer rumors that ignited the day.

CAN 2025

As the final of the Africa Cup of Nations approaches, coaches Pape Thiaw and Walid Regragui addressed the press this morning.

Egypt will face Nigeria in the third-place playoff today.




Africa Cup Of Nations Third place play-off Egypt v Nigeria

Africa Cup Of Nations Third place play-off Egypt v Nigeria / ANP/GettyImages

LIGUE 1

PSG

Paris Saint-Germain temporarily claimed the top spot in Ligue 1 after a convincing 3-0 victory against Lille.
This morning, the team held a training session with some players in the gym and others on the pitch.

Reports from L’Equipe and As suggest that Atletico Madrid is interested in Kang-in Lee, but PSG and coach Luis Enrique are likely to resist any transfer attempt.




Lee Kang-In

Paris Saint-Germain FC v Flamengo – FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025: Final / Mohamed Farag – FIFA/GettyImages

OM

Benjamin Pavard is not part of the Marseille squad facing Angers tonight.

The Marseille team faced travel difficulties due to an aircraft issue, forcing them to take a bus from Rennes to Angers to reach the Raymond Kopa stadium on time. Although there were discussions about postponing the match, it appears that will not happen.

LA LIGA

FC Barcelone

Hansi Flick commented on the ongoing speculation surrounding Dro Fernandez, who is rumored to be heading to PSG. “I want to tell the players from La Masia: We are Barça. Here, you can grow, train with the best players, and receive full support. If you want to play for Barça, then do it with 100% commitment and passion. You must live for the colors of Barça. I don’t want anyone else.

The German coach also stated that Raphinha’s participation in tomorrow’s match against Real Sociedad is uncertain.

Real Madrid

Alvaro Arbeloa’s first match in La Liga and at the Bernabéu ended in a 2-0 victory over Levante. Goals came from Mbappé and Asensio. Fans expressed their displeasure by booing Florentino Pérez and certain players. With this win, Madrid closed the gap to just one point behind Barça. Arbeloa’s reaction to the boos can be found on our site.




Kylian Mbappe

Real Madrid CF v Levante UD – LaLiga EA Sports / Diego Souto/GettyImages

PREMIER LEAGUE

Manchester United

In his first match back on the bench for the Red Devils, Michael Carrick led his team to a 2-0 victory over Manchester City, with goals from Mbeumo and Dorgu.

Chelsea

Liam Rosenior also secured a win with Chelsea, defeating Brentford 2-0 thanks to goals from Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer.




Joao Pedro

Chelsea v Brentford – Premier League / Darren Walsh/GettyImages

Liverpool

Meanwhile, the Reds were held to a 1-1 draw against Burnley, despite a goal from Wirtz.




FBL-ENG-PR-LIVERPOOL-BURNLEY

FBL-ENG-PR-LIVERPOOL-BURNLEY / OLI SCARFF/GettyImages

BUNDESLIGA

Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund secured a hard-fought victory against St. Pauli, ending the match at 3-2.

SERIE A

Inter

Lautaro Martinez led his team to a narrow victory over Udinese, finishing 1-0.

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