European Football Roundup: Real Madrid Stumble, Juventus Edge Fiorentina, Roma Secure Dramatic Win
Real Madrid’s title aspirations suffered a setback as they were held to a goalless draw by Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabéu. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, Carlo Ancelotti’s side failed to break the deadlock, leaving two points behind surprise leaders Girona.
Juventus secured their fourth consecutive Serie A victory with a narrow 1-0 win over Fiorentina. Fabio Miretti’s early goal proved to be the difference-maker, as the Bianconeri held on despite stern resistance from the hosts. Massimiliano Allegri’s side remains in second place, two points ahead of Inter Milan.
Roma claimed a dramatic 2-1 win against Lecce, with Sardar Azmoun and Romelu Lukaku scoring stoppage-time goals to snatch all three points. The Giallorossi had trailed for much of the match, but their late surge propelled them within four points of the top four.
Nice climbed to the top of Ligue 1 with a 2-0 victory against Rennes. Jeremie Boga and Sofiane Diop scored the goals for the hosts, while both sides finished the match with ten men following red cards for Youssouf Ndayishimiye and Warmed Omari.
Monaco returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory against Brest, while Heidenheim surprised third-placed Stuttgart in the Bundesliga with a 2-0 win. Wolfsburg and Werder Bremen played a 2-2 draw in another Bundesliga fixture.
