At Barcelona, Mbappé scores both goals for Real Madrid including the winning goal, while Krstović scores twice and provides an assist for Atalanta in a 4-4 draw against Frosinone.
Week in review
Krstović scores two goals and provides an assist, including a goal when Atalanta was trailing, in the 4-4 draw against Frosinone. Mbappé scores both goals for Real Madrid, including the winning goal, winning 5 duels at Barcelona, leaders before the match. 1899 Hoffenheim thrashes Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 at home with 20 shots and 3.34 expected goals.
D3 Player of the week
N. Krstović (Atalanta) scores two goals and provides an assist, including a goal when Atalanta was trailing, in the 4-4 draw against Frosinone. Podium: 2. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid), 3. Álex Berenguer (Athletic Club).
D3 Striker
Same winner: N. Krstović (Atalanta), already presented above (D3 Player of the week). Podium: 2. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid), 3. N. Jackson (Aston Villa).
D3 Midfielder
Álex Berenguer (Athletic Club) opens the scoring, adds 3 assists and 4 key passes in Athletic Club's 4-0 victory against Getafe. Podium: 2. W. Mohya (Borussia Mönchengladbach), 3. S. McTominay (Napoli).
D3 Defender
L. Balerdi (AS Roma) comes on and scores two goals, including the final equalizer (3-3), in the draw at Napoli. Podium: 2. D. Upamecano (Bayern München), 3. E. Konsa (Arsenal).
D3 Goalkeeper
Z. Suzuki (Aston Villa) makes 6 saves out of 7 shots on target and preserves Aston Villa's 2-1 victory against Manchester City, leaders before the match. Podium: 2. A. Lunin (Real Madrid), 3. K. Tzolakis (Hull City).
D3 Performance
Same winner: N. Krstović (Atalanta), already presented above (D3 Player of the week). Podium: 2. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid), 3. N. Jackson (Aston Villa).
D3 Team
1899 Hoffenheim, 14th, thrashes Bayer Leverkusen, 4th, 3-0 at home without conceding a goal, despite a red card in their team. Podium: 2. RB Leipzig, 3. Real Madrid.
D3 Surprise
Borussia Mönchengladbach, 18th and outsider, wins 3-2 at VfB Stuttgart, 13th, after being behind. Podium: 2. Tottenham, 3. Real Madrid.
D3 Disappointment
Manchester United, 13th and favorite, loses 0-3 at home against Bournemouth, 15th, despite 17 shots and 62% possession. Podium: 2. Barcelona, 3. Chelsea.
D3 Match to remember
Barcelona 1-2 Real Madrid. Barcelona, 1st, loses 1-2 against Real Madrid, 3rd, on a decisive goal after the 85th minute in this top-of-the-table clash. Podium: 2. Chelsea 0-2 Tottenham, 3. SC Freiburg 1-3 Bayern München.
D3 Team of the week (4-3-3)
Z. Suzuki (Aston Villa), Yuri (Athletic Club), D. Upamecano (Bayern München), E. Konsa (Arsenal), L. Balerdi (AS Roma), S. McTominay (Napoli), W. Mohya (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Álex Berenguer (Athletic Club), M. Tel (Tottenham), N. Krstović (Atalanta), M. Olise (Bayern München).
The five leagues
Premier League. D3 Player: N. Jackson (Aston Villa). D3 Team: Tottenham. N. Jackson scores both goals for Aston Villa, including the winning goal, successfully completing 2 dribbles against Manchester City, leaders before the match.
La Liga. D3 Player: Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid). D3 Team: Real Madrid. Kylian Mbappé scores both goals for Real Madrid, including the winning goal, winning 5 duels at Barcelona, leaders before the match, in this top-of-the-table clash.
Serie A. D3 Player: N. Krstović (Atalanta). D3 Team: Bologna. N. Krstović scores two goals and provides an assist, including a goal when Atalanta was trailing, in the 4-4 draw against Frosinone.
Bundesliga. D3 Player: M. Olise (Bayern München). D3 Team: 1899 Hoffenheim. 1899 Hoffenheim thrashes Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 at home with 20 shots and 3.34 expected goals.
Ligue 1. D3 Player: F. Thauvin (Lens). D3 Team: Lens.
Key takeaways
Real Madrid wins 2-1 at Barcelona, leaders, with only 38% possession and 10 shots against 18. Manchester United, favorite, loses 0-3 at home against Bournemouth despite 17 shots and 62% possession. Tottenham wins 2-0 at Chelsea without conceding a goal, a victory estimated at 19%.
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