The essential football this morning
FC Barcelona beat Atlético Madrid thanks to a brace from Fermín, while Manchester United and its coach Michael Carrick remain under pressure before a crucial match. Lazio lost the top of Serie A to Inter.
Barça beats Atlético
FC Barcelona overturned Atlético Madrid on their pitch, according to BBC Sport and AS. Fermín scored a brace, allowing the La Liga leader to confirm its authority, reports Mundo Deportivo. The player was described as « un seguro de vida » for the coach, according to ABC.
Carrick rules out resignation
Manchester United coach Michael Carrick said he would not resign after his team's latest poor performance, reports L'Équipe. He said: « It won't happen ». According to The Guardian, he expects to « move forward », while his future remains uncertain before the match against Aston Villa. Interest in a successor has cooled, indicates The Independent.
Inter takes advantage of Lazio's slip-up
Inter Milan beat Como and moved within one point of Lazio, who lost the top of Serie A, according to Voetbal International. AC Milan also overtook Como in the standings by beating Genoa. Lazio had taken sole top spot after its 2-1 win over Parma, recalled DailyFootball.
Genesio calls for vigilance after Lens-OM
After OM's win at Lens, coach Bruno Genesio said: « We must enjoy, but we must be vigilant », according to L'Équipe. He also defended Igor Paixao, judged inconsistent but « committed », reports RMC Sport.
Kane, decisive with Bayern
Harry Kane was decisive during Bayern Munich's win at Mainz, according to Voetbal International. He extended his contract until June 2029, becoming the highest-paid player in the Bundesliga, recalled DailyFootball. Bayern would be interested in Dani Olmo to cover a possible departure of Michael Olise or Jamal Musiala, according to several media.
Galatasaray at the center of attention
Beşiktaş coach Vincenzo Italiano described Galatasaray as « the best team in the league » after his team's win over Gençlerbirliği, reports Sözcü. Rafael Leao spoke about the Süper Lig and Leroy Sane would attract interest from Saudi Arabia, according to several Turkish media.
Barça, Betis's series breaker
According to Mundo Deportivo, FC Barcelona would end Real Betis's big home runs in La Liga, as the Andalusian club prepares to face Barça.
