Hello sports verifiers! Last weekend, November 8 to 10, 2025, brought us lots of exciting games across Europe's top five leagues. These are the Premier League in England, La Liga in Spain, Serie A in Italy, Bundesliga in Germany, and Ligue 1 in France.
There were some big wins, surprising draws, and even a few shocks that left fans talking. In this post, I will go over the key matches, point out some flops where teams did not perform well, and highlight the upsets that changed things up.
I will focus on at least one major game from each league to keep it interesting and not bore you with numerous stories.
Let's verify!
Premier League: High Scores and
Big Wins
The Premier League always delivers drama, and last weekend was no different. Matches happened on Saturday and Sunday, with teams fighting hard for points. One major game that stood out was Manchester City against Liverpool. Man City won 3-0 at home, which was a strong showing from them. Liverpool, who are usually tough rivals, could not find the net at all.
This result might be seen as a flop for Liverpool, as they failed to create many chances and looked out of form. Man City, on the other hand, controlled the game from start to finish.
Other results included Aston Villa beating Bournemouth 4-0, which was a big win for Villa. Nottingham Forest won 3-1 against Leeds, and Brentford got a 3-1 victory over Newcastle. There were some draws too, like Sunderland 2-2 Arsenal and Tottenham 2-2 Manchester United. Chelsea had a good day with a 3-0 win over Wolves, while Everton beat Fulham 2-0. West Ham edged Burnley 3-2 in a close one, and Crystal Palace drew 0-0 with Brighton.In terms of upsets, the Man City win over Liverpool could count as one if you think about Liverpool's strong history in these clashes.
But a real flop was Bournemouth, who got hammered without scoring. Overall, the league table might see some shifts after these games.
La Liga: Draws and Goal Fests
Over in Spain, La Liga had its share of action. A key match to highlight was Rayo Vallecano versus Real Madrid, which ended in a 0-0 draw. Real Madrid, who are often favorites to win big, could not break through Rayo's defense.
This was a bit of an upset because Madrid has top players, but they flopped in front of goal, missing chances. Rayo played smart and earned a valuable point. Another exciting game was Celta Vigo against Barcelona, where Barcelona won 4-2 in a high-scoring thriller.
Flops included Real Madrid's inability to score, and perhaps Levante, who could not hold off Atletico. An upset here was the draw for Madrid, as smaller teams like Rayo rarely hold them. Barcelona remains unbeaten in the league so far this season, which is impressive. This keeps the title race tight.
Serie A: Lots of Draws and
Surprises
Italy's Serie A saw many games end without a winner, making it a weekend of draws. The major game I want to talk about is Bologna versus Napoli, which Bologna won 2-0. Napoli, who were leading the table with 22 points from 10 games, suffered a flop here.
They could not score and lost to a team not expected to beat them so easily. This was a clear upset, shaking up the top of the standings.
Other results: Atalanta lost 0-3 to
Sassuolo, which was another surprise as Atalanta is usually strong at home.
Parma drew 2-2 with Milan, a good result for
Parma but a flop for Milan who let in two goals. Juventus drew 0-0 with Torino
in the Turin derby, Lecce 0-0 Verona, and Como 0-0 Cagliari.
These draws show how competitive the league is, but also how some big teams underperformed. Upsets like Bologna over Napoli and Sassuolo over Atalanta made fans excited. Flops were Napoli and Atalanta, who did not live up to expectations. Roma is still unbeaten, along with Barcelona in Europe's top leagues.
Bundesliga: A Streak Ends in
Drama
In Germany, the Bundesliga had some tense moments. The standout game was Union Berlin against Bayern Munich, which ended 2-2.
Bayern were on a record 16-game winning streak, but Union Berlin held them to a draw with Harry Kane scoring a late header to tie it.
This was a huge upset for Union, a smaller
club, and a flop for Bayern who could not keep their run going.
Other matches: Bayer Leverkusen won 1-0 against Heidenheim, Hamburg drew 0-0 with Dortmund, and Hoffenheim lost 0-1 to RB Leipzig.
There might have been more, like Gladbach versus Koln, but details are sparse. The draw for Bayern was the big story, showing that even top teams can stumble. Flops included Bayern dropping points, and perhaps Dortmund in their draw. The upset here is clear: Union Berlin ending Bayern's streak made headlines across Europe.
Ligue 1: Close Games and Table
Shifts
France's Ligue 1 rounded out the weekend with some even contests. A major game was Le Havre against Nantes, which ended 1-1.
It was a tight match with both teams sharing points, but not much drama. For a bigger highlight, looking at the table, Marseille stayed top with 25 points after recent games, but specific weekend results were limited.
Another possible game involved Monaco, where they might have drawn 1-1, with a late goal. Flops could be teams like Nantes, who could not win against Le Havre. Upsets were not as clear, but the league is competitive with Lens and others close behind. PSG might have had a game, but details show the focus was on mid-table clashes.
Last weekend in Europe's top five leagues
gave us everything: goals, draws, wins, flops, and upsets. From Man City's
dominant win over Liverpool in the Premier League to Union Berlin stopping
Bayern's streak in the Bundesliga, there were moments to remember. In La Liga,
Real Madrid's draw was a surprise, while Serie A's Bologna beat Napoli shocked
many. Ligue 1 kept things steady with close results.
Football is full of surprises, and this weekend proved that any team can rise up. If you watched any of these games, share your thoughts in the comments! Stay tuned for more recaps as the season goes on.
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