🥐 Setback for Madrid, Barça in action... 5️⃣ stories to start your day | OneFootball

We start the morning with an explosion of news coming directly from the stadiums and offices of Europe. While the UEFA Champions League day gave us great matches, the contrast of results in Spain is what dominates the front page: while some celebrate, others are forced to rethink their strategy. It's a November 5, 2025, already marked by unexpected defeats of European giants and vital triumphs.

From the hard setback suffered by Real Madrid in their visit to Anfield, to Atlético's key victory, passing through the shock that shook Espanyol and the bombshell of the Women's World Cup draw, today's agenda is packed with drama and action. Below, we present the most comprehensive summary with the five points you can't miss while having your coffee.

Unexpected turn at Anfield and a breather at the Metropolitano!

The day was a rollercoaster of emotions for the capital's teams. Real Madrid suffered a painful stumble at Anfield, falling 1-0 to Liverpool, which forces the white team to strive harder in the upcoming matches to secure their spot in the Top 8. In contrast, Atlético de Madrid signed a convincing 3-1 home victory against Union Saint Gilloise, consolidating their position and demonstrating great offensive efficiency in front of their fans.

Bayern's show of strength and drama for PSG

The Champions League match of the day saw Bayern Munich take all three points from Paris after winning 1-2, but the worst for Paris Saint-Germain was not the defeat. The afternoon became doubly bitter with the confirmation of Achraf Hakimi's injury, a key player who could be out of the field for a significant time, complicating Luis Enrique's scheme.

Europe calls at the doors of Barça, Athletic, and Villarreal

Attention remains on the Spanish clubs looking to strengthen their continental journey. FC Barcelona faces a key match against Club Brugge, seeking to seal their passage to the Top 8. Meanwhile, both Athletic Club and Villarreal CF prepare for complex duels, visiting Newcastle and traveling to Cyprus respectively, in search of vital victories for their aspirations in their respective European competitions.

Shock in Cornellà: Fran Garagarza gives a scare

Spanish football came to a halt for a moment after the news that Fran Garagarza, sporting director of RCD Espanyol, had to be urgently hospitalized. The executive suffered a heart attack, an event that has prompted a wave of support messages from all levels of the sport, putting health above results.

World Cup classic! Spain and England, face to face

The draw for the qualifying phase of the next FIFA Women's World Cup has resulted in a clash of giants in the playoffs. The Spanish team, the current world champion, will have to overcome their archrival, England, in a tie that promises a high-voltage contest and will force one of the continent's strongest teams to fight intensely for their presence in the world event.

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