🥐 Madrid cause an upset, Lewy in crisis... 5️⃣ stories to start your day | OneFootball

The world of football never ceases to amaze us, and the matchday on December 10 was no exception. The major European competitions and intercontinental tournaments have given us intense emotions, unexpected results, and individual performances that set the standard.

From the disappointment at the Santiago Bernabéu to the relentless fight in the Women's Champions League, the ball has rolled leaving important stories to analyze. Football fans have much to digest today, focusing both on the stumbles of the giants and the feats of teams that refuse to fall. 

💥 White Collapse. City storms the Bernabéu

Real Madrid suffered a tough setback at home, falling 1-2 against Manchester City. Despite Rodrygo breaking his nine-month goal drought to put the locals ahead, goals from O'Reilly and a penalty by Haaland sealed the English comeback. Vinícius Júnior was a key figure at the end of the match for receiving whistles from the fans. This result marks a show of strength by City in Europe.

🇪🇺 Epic at San Mamés and Villarreal's Farewell

The European matchday left us with a great spectacle at San Mamés, where Athletic Club secured a valuable draw against the mighty PSG. The 'lions' showed character and football to stand their ground. The downside of the night was experienced by Villarreal under Marcelino, who almost bid farewell to the Champions League. After equalizing two goals from Copenhagen, the 'yellow submarine' fell apart and ended up losing the match in their desperate search for victory, frustrating their progression.

📉 Blackout in the Elite. Lewandowski's Worrying Drought

Robert Lewandowski is going through one of the darkest and most concerning periods of his brilliant career. In the last eight months, the Polish striker has seen his goal-scoring performance suffer an unexpected blackout. This worrying drought has set off alarms in his club and among the fans. The impact of this situation on the team's overall performance is undeniable and requires an urgent solution for the striker to regain his lethal instinct.

🚺 Barça Leads Women's Champions and Atleti Closes In

In the Women's Champions League, FC Barcelona defeated Benfica (3-1), although their play still does not reach the best version expected by critics. Meanwhile, Atlético de Madrid managed to salvage a commendable draw (2-2) against Bayern Munich. This valuable point keeps the 'colchoneras' with serious chances of securing their passage to the next round of the top continental competition.

🌎 Intercontinental. Flamengo Dreams of the Title

In the intercontinental arena, Brazil's Flamengo demonstrated their strength and effectiveness by defeating Cruz Azul 2-1. The Brazilian team capitalized on the Mexican side's mistakes to secure the victory. With this result, the 'Mengão' keeps alive their dream of lifting the coveted Intercontinental Cup, establishing themselves as one of the main contenders for the title. The semifinals are now in the carioca team's sights.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

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