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High-flying Bournemouth have matched a historic club record with an eight-match winning streak in the Premier League. Meanwhile, Real Betis and Villarreal make strides in La Liga as RC Lens plunge deeper into crisis following a humiliating Champions League defeat.

Como's sensational 9-1 drubbing of Lens in the Champions League continues to send shockwaves across Europe. Despite having their domestic momentum halted by Inter Milan in Serie A, Cesc Fabregas's side have etched their names into European football folklore with a record-breaking display.

Crystal Palace are set to sack manager Pierre Sage following a dismal run of form, while Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer faces two months out. Elsewhere, Como striker Tasos Douvikas has emerged as a surprise Champions League top scorer.

Kylian Mbappe has equalled a historic Real Madrid record held by Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema after scoring in his seventh consecutive match during the win over Valencia. The French superstar's sensational form of 17 goals in 16 games continues to fuel Real's pursuit of Barcelona at the top of La Liga.

Cristiano Ronaldo has decisively rejected an invitation from the FPF to return to the Portugal squad, drawing a bitter curtain on his legendary 23-year international career. The 41-year-old's final snub exposes an irreparable rift with newly appointed manager Jorge Jesus.

Lionel Messi has written his name into the MLS history books by becoming the first player to win consecutive Golden Boots. At 39, the Inter Miami superstar showed no signs of slowing down, netting 26 goals to cement his status as the league's ultimate talisman.

A breathless weekend of action saw Manchester United play out a thrilling 4-4 draw with Aston Villa, while Chelsea suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to Sunderland. Meanwhile in Spain, Barcelona came from behind to edge Atletico Madrid 2-1 and cement their spot at the top of La Liga.

Liverpool snapped their losing streak and climbed into the Premier League top four after clinical strikes from Alexis Mac Allister, Florian Wirtz, and Alexander Isak secured a vital 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

Manchester United have alarmingly slipped into the top-flight relegation zone, while rivals Manchester City sink deeper into a defensive crisis. Meanwhile in Spain, Real Madrid continue to fly high as Atletico Madrid prepare for a blockbuster clash with Barcelona.

La Liga Matchday 12 serves up a blockbuster clash at the Metropolitano as Atletico Madrid host Barcelona. With Barca severely depleted by injuries to Rodri and Jules Kounde, a rampant Atletico side on a seven-match winning streak stand ready to knock the league leaders off their perch.