Juventus held at Empoli ahead of Champions League return
Juventus were held to a goalless draw at Empoli in Serie A on Saturday ahead of their return to the Champions League, while Bologna came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Como.
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Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe Penalties Help Real Madrid Beat Real Sociedad
Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe both struck from the penalty spot to earn Real Madrid a 2-0 win at Real Sociedad in La Liga on Saturday. The Spanish champions moved within a point of leaders Barcelona who face last season's surprise package Girona on Sunday. Real Sociedad hit the woodwork on three occasions before Madrid's second half spot-kicks earned them three points from an end-to-end clash at the Reale Arena. The Italian was without injured midfielders Jude Bellingham and Aurelien Tchouameni, and benched Rodrygo Goes for Brahim Diaz.
Real Madrid didn't deserve to win at Sociedad, Ancelotti says
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said his side were not dominant enough to deserve a 2-0 win at Real Sociedad secured with second-half penalties by Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe.
BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans get 'goosebumps' as Ellie and Vito making stunning return
Fans of Strictly Come Dancing have been 'left with goosebumps' following last year's champions mesmerising performance on tonight's 20th anniversary launch show. Coronation street star Ellie Leach joined Italian dancer Vito Coppola on the ballroom floor for their final dance as the reigning winners.
Motor Racing-Piastri gets green light to chase win in Baku with Norris far behind
BAKU : Oscar Piastri can fight for victory without fear of McLaren team orders in Sunday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix after qualifying on the front row, with Formula One title contender Lando Norris far behind in 17th.
Juve coach Motta criticises attack after Empoli draw
EMPOLI, Italy : Juventus coach Thiago Motta was not happy with his side's attacking efforts in Saturday's 0-0 Serie A draw versus Empoli, who defended valiantly to keep their goal intact.
Charles Leclerc Hopes To Finally Capitalise On Pole In Baku
Charles Leclerc on Saturday set himself up to bid for another emotional Ferrari victory when he claimed his fourth consecutive pole position on the streets of Baku for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The Monegasque driver, who triumphed at Monaco in May and won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza two weeks ago, continued his supreme current form to beat McLaren's Oscar Piastri by three-tenths of a second. Despite three previous poles in 2021, 2022 and 2023, Leclerc has yet to taste victory in Azerbaijan.
Lacklustre Juventus held to goalless draw at Empoli
EMPOLI, Italy : Juventus were held to another 0-0 draw at Empoli in Serie A on Saturday as Thiago Motta's side dropped more points after their home stalemate against AS Roma before the international break.