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European football's major leagues witnessed significant shifts across the weekend, with Spanish and English top-flight competitions delivering standout results. Real Madrid stumbled at Betis despite their strong campaign start, while Liverpool's newly appointed manager achieved his first league victory. Across multiple competitions, tactical changes and transfer activity continue reshaping the competitive landscape heading into the autumn campaign.
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Real Betis 1-0 Real Madrid — Real Madrid's unbeaten start to the Spanish Liga season ended with a 1-0 defeat away to Real Betis. The loss marked the defending champions' first setback of the campaign after a strong opening sequence of matches.Liverpool 2-0 Ipswich Town — Alexander Isaac scored twice in the opening nine minutes as Liverpool defeated Ipswich Town 2-0 in English Premier League action. The result represented the first league victory for new manager Arne Slot since his appointment.Carlos Alcaraz defeated Wu Yibing 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 — The defending champion reinforced his position as the overwhelming favorite at the US Open tennis tournament by advancing through his early match against Chinese opponent Wu Yibing with a commanding display.Al-Hilal extends Saudi league lead with 2-0 win over Al-Shabab — Al-Hilal moved clear atop the Saudi Pro League standings after defeating Al-Shabab 2-0 in round-five action, extending their unbeaten record and increasing their points total to fifteen.Al-Ain maintains historic unbeaten run with victory over Kalba — Al-Ain extended its record-setting streak to 37 matches without defeat and secured its fourteenth consecutive victory, maintaining the club's position atop the domestic league table.Luis Enrique renews PSG contract through 2030 — Spanish manager Luis Enrique agreed to a contract extension with Paris Saint-Germain through 2030, securing his long-term future with the French champions.What to Watch:
A clash between Inter Milan and Napoli looms in Italian Serie A, with Inter seeking to build on their strong defensive record while Napoli enters the contest with lower expectations following a cautious start to their season.
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