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Bayern Munich’s unbeaten streak of 13 Bundesliga matches was cut short when Mainz 05 surprised the Bavarian giants at the MEWA ARENA this weekend with a 2-1 win, with a brace from Lee Jae-sung, while the visitors’ goal was scored by Leroy Sané. With this defeat, Bayern still remain in first place in Germany, with 33 points and four points behind second-placed Bayer Leverkusen. For their part, Mainz moved closer to the European competition places, being one point behind Stuttgart, who are sixth in the Conference League zone. You may be interested in: In two minutes, Manchester United turned City around and won the Derby Cover image: X (@Beyern)

Manchester City continues its slump. This time, they lost a game in just two minutes, as Manchester United came from behind to win 2-1 in the Manchester Derby. Manchester City keeps dropping crucial points, and this time they let a game slip away in just two minutes after the 90th minute. Against all odds, Manchester United overturned a 1-0 deficit that had held for 52 minutes, clinching a dramatic 2-1 victory in the Manchester Derby. The match at the Etihad Stadium started evenly, with both teams creating some dangerous opportunities but lacking precision in their final attempts. It took 36 minutes of play before the first goal brought some joy to the game. Gvardiol puts City ahead In a set-piece play from a corner kick, Kevin De Bruyne delivered a powerful cross that Josko Gvardiol headed into the net, beating the defenders and sending a precise shot across goal to make it 1-0. After that, the match remained competitive, with both teams pushing for more goals. However, a combination of wayward shots and strong goalkeeper performances kept the score unchanged for most of the game. Two minutes were enough for United to turn the game around In the final minutes, disaster struck for City. In the 88th minute, Matheus Nunes made a double mistake. While attempting a controlled exit, he played a weak back pass to Ederson, which Amad Diallo intercepted. Inside the box, Nunes tried to recover but ended up fouling Diallo with a reckless tackle, conceding a penalty. Bruno Fernandes stepped up to take the penalty and converted it confidently. Just two minutes later, Lisandro Martínez launched a long ball that caught City’s defense off guard. Diallo made an excellent first touch, chipped the ball over Ederson, and without letting it bounce, volleyed it into the net. The shot slipped through Gvardiol’s legs and into the goal, sealing United’s remarkable comeback. The result impacts the table With this defeat, Manchester City drops to fifth place, nine points behind the league leaders. Meanwhile, Manchester United climbs to 13th place with 22 points.

Liverpool salvaged a 2-2 draw against Fulham at Anfield, overcoming the early dismissal of Andrew Robertson in the 17th minute. Goals from Cody Gakpo and Diogo Jota allowed the “Reds” to rescue a crucial point and maintain their Premier League lead with 36 points. Fulham Takes the Early Advantage What looked like a golden opportunity for Fulham turned into a hard-fought draw for Liverpool. The game took a challenging turn for the Reds when Robertson received a red card in the 17th minute, leaving them a man down and trailing 1-0 after Andreas Pereira’s goal in the 11th minute. Liverpool Shows Resilience Manager Arne Slot made a bold choice, opting not to sacrifice an attacker for a defensive substitution after the red card. Instead, he adjusted Liverpool’s defensive line to maintain offensive pressure. The strategy paid off. Although Fulham occasionally threatened with the extra space created by the numerical advantage, Liverpool managed to dominate the rest of the first half. Despite their relentless attacks, the equalizer eluded them until the second half.   Gakpo’s Diving Header Brings Liverpool Level The breakthrough came just two minutes into the second half. Mohamed Salah delivered a pinpoint curling cross that Cody Gakpo met with a diving header, leveling the score at 1-1 in spectacular fashion. Fulham Strikes Again Liverpool’s 10-man resilience began to show cracks in the 76th minute. Fulham regained the lead when Alex Iwobi played a precise through ball to Antonee Robinson, who, despite losing his balance, managed to deliver a cross for Rodrigo Muniz. The forward connected awkwardly but effectively to make it 2-1 for the visitors. Jota Saves the Day As the clock ticked down, Liverpool found the equalizer in the 86th minute. Darwin Núñez set up Diogo Jota, who capitalized on Fulham’s disorganized defense. The Portuguese forward unleashed a powerful strike to secure the 2-2 draw. Premier League Standings The result keeps Liverpool atop the Premier League with 36 points, while Fulham sits in ninth, just three points behind fifth-placed Manchester City, who occupy a Europa League spot.

Real Madrid has the chance to overtake Barcelona in LaLiga standings with a win against Rayo Vallecano, potentially reaching 39 points compared to the “Blaugranas” 38. With one game in hand, “Los Blancos” have a significant opportunity to strengthen their title ambitions. A Key Opportunity for the Top Spot Today, Real Madrid can climb above Barcelona for the first time this season. Recent struggles have seen the Catalans drop crucial points, eroding the early lead they held at the top of the table. With just a two-point gap, Madrid could secure 39 points if they win against Rayo Vallecano, pushing Barcelona into second place with 38 points. However, this shift would only last until tomorrow, when Barcelona faces Leganés. Madrid’s Game in Hand It’s worth noting that Real Madrid has a game in hand, scheduled for January 3. If both teams maintain a perfect run, Madrid will still have an extra chance to secure the top spot in the coming weeks. Despite their star-studded squad, injuries have plagued Real Madrid this season, posing challenges in key positions. This could open the door for a surprise from Rayo Vallecano, making today’s match far from a foregone conclusion. The match kicks off at 2:00 p.m. Mexico City time, giving Real Madrid an excellent opportunity to take the lead in the race for the LaLiga title.