Exciting Weekend Ahead in European Football
From top-of-the-table clashes to fierce local derbies, we have an exhilarating weekend of action lined up across Europe’s premier leagues. As always, stay updated with all the latest scores and updates using our Football Tracker.
Sunday, March 1st
23:09 CET – What a thrilling conclusion to the weekend! Goals galore and late drama that could alter the course of entire seasons.
After a quieter day tomorrow, the excitement will pick up again on Tuesday with the commencement of mid-week action in the Premier League and cup competitions across other major European leagues.
You can follow all the action through our news and match reports, and we’ll return next weekend with another live tracker.
23:01 CET – Amidst all the chaos, Celta Vigo secured a significant win in Ligue 1, defeating Girona 2-1 and closing the gap to fifth-placed Real Betis.
22:55 CET – What a comeback for Marseille! They rallied from a goal down twice and clinched victory at the last moment, ending their poor run of form and reigniting their hopes of finishing in Ligue 1’s top four.
What a night of action this has been!
Marseille vs Lyon Momentum Swings
22:45 CET – Aubameyang surely seals it for Marseille! The seasoned striker netted his second of the match to put the hosts ahead in the 91st minute!
22:38 CET – Juventus snatched a point at the death! In the third minute of stoppage time, Federico Gatti scrambled home a ball into the box to level it at 3-3!
There was no time for Roma to respond, with the teams sharing the spoils in a thrilling encounter.
22:34 CET – Madness in Marseille! Remi Himbert gave Lyon the lead again, but it was short-lived as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang equalised for the hosts!
We’re set for a grandstand finish.
22:24 CET – It’s not over yet in Rome, with Jeremie Boga pulling one back for the Old Lady, who now have about 10 minutes to find an equaliser.
Follow every kick of the closing stages here.
22:09 CET – The goals keep coming! Donyell Malen made it 3-1 in Rome with a delicate finish, continuing his impressive start at the club, while Igor Paixao has levelled things up in Marseille.
21:59 CET – Evan Ndicka restored Roma’s lead! The defender capitalised on a cross from a short corner to score his second goal in two games, making it 2-1 in the Eternal City!
21:54 CET – Juventus came out strong in the second half in Rome, with Francisco Conceicao equalising just two minutes in with a stunning volley. Game on!
21:39 CET – The in-form sides are leading at halftime, with Lyon and Roma taking leads into the second halves of their matches.
In the last game of the day in Germany, RB Leipzig defeated Hamburg 2-1, moving within two points of the top four.
21:29 CET – With six minutes left in a tense first half, Roma drew first blood against Juve, with Wesley curling in a beauty.
20:55 CET – Lyon started with a bang! They took the lead after just three minutes through captain Corentin Tolisso, capitalising on a defensive error from Marseille.
20:38 CET – The weekend is wrapping up in style, with significant matches in Ligue 1 and Serie A about to kick off.
In France, third-placed Lyon faces off against fourth-placed Marseille, while the Italian capital will host a clash between fourth-placed Roma and sixth-placed Juventus. Two massive games in the battle for Champions League football.
Marseille vs Lyon Starting XIs
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Roma vs Juventus Starting XIs
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20:26 CET – It’s honours even after a derby in Seville that turned into a real thriller! Sevilla were 2-0 down after 37 minutes but turned it around with goals from Alexis Sanchez and Isaac Romero to claim a much-needed point and hinder Real Betis’ top-four aspirations; Manuel Pellegrini’s side now trails Villarreal by eight points.
Real Betis vs Sevilla Momentum
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19:49 CET – This really isn’t Lazio’s year. The side from Rome lost 2-0 to Torino and remains in 10th after failing to win for the fourth Serie A match in a row. For the victors, it’s a dream start for new boss D’Aversa.
It’s been a good start for new Frankfurt manager Albert Riera too, with the former Liverpool player leading the club to a 2-0 win against Freiburg, their second victory in three games.
19:29 CET – Arsenal claimed a crucial three points! They nearly let it slip, with a Liam Delap goal at the death being correctly ruled out for offside, but a bit of luck and some excellent goalkeeping from David Raya means they’re now five points clear at the top of the league again, having played a game more than Man City.
Arsenal vs Chelsea xG Race
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19:01 CET – There was another turning point in North London: Chelsea’s Pedro Neto was sent off after receiving a second yellow for a reckless challenge, leaving the Blues with 10 men for the remainder of the match.
18:58 CET – Another corner, another goal at the Emirates! This time, it’s the hosts again. Arsenal now leads Chelsea 2-1 thanks to Jurrien Timber’s go-ahead effort. It’s a real set-piece special!
Arsenal’s Jurrien Timber celebrates scoring their second goal with Gabriel Magalhaes
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18:51 CET – It’s first blood to Betis in the Seville derby; Antony scored his seventh goal of the LaLiga season to fire the hosts into a 1-0 lead.
18:47 CET – In Italy, Lazio is trailing Torino 1-0 at the break, and they are in real danger of slipping further from the European places if they don’t turn this around. It’s Roberto D’Aversa’s first game in charge of Torino.
Follow the second half here.
18:20 CET – Arsenal and Chelsea head into halftime level at 1-1 after an own goal from Piero Hincapie just before the break, bringing the Blues back into the contest.
Arsenal’s Piero Hincapie scores Chelsea’s first via an own goal
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It was a goal Arsenal would have been proud of, coming from a corner just like the opener.
First-half stats
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18:17 CET – Valencia edged Osasuna 1-0 in LaLiga for crucial three points, lifting them five points clear of the drop zone. The bottom half of the table is congested, so expect any relegation battle to go down to the wire this season.
Where Valencia stands after their win
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17:52 CET – Arsenal took the lead against Chelsea, and guess what? The goal came from a corner! That’s right, the set-piece kings have done it again: 1-0 at the Emirates to the league leaders.
Arsenal’s William Saliba celebrates scoring their first goal with Gabriel Magalhaes and Martin Zubimendi
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William Saliba has been credited with the goal, but his header took a significant deflection.
17:45 CET – A massive derby in southern Spain today as Real Betis hosts their city rivals, Sevilla, from 18:30 CET.
Betis aims to consolidate their top-five status, while Sevilla is still looking up at the top half in LaLiga. Check out the starting lineups below:
Betis vs Sevilla Starting Lineups
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17:31 CET – The Premier League’s game of the day is now underway with Arsenal hosting Chelsea at the Emirates.
Follow the match with audio commentary here.
17:26 CET – In the Bundesliga, Stuttgart eased to a big 4-0 win over relegation-threatened Wolfsburg.
Follow the rest of the day in Germany here.
Match momentum
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17:17 CET – Across the channel in mainland Europe, Atalanta lost 2-1 to Sassuolo despite being a man up from the 16th minute, a significant blow to their Champions League qualification hopes.
17:06 CET – There’s just one Premier League game left now, and it’s a big one, with Arsenal hosting London rivals Chelsea in just over 20 minutes.
The Blues head into the game six points off fourth after United’s win, while the Gunners are just two points clear of Man City at the top of the table, making this a crucial match for both.
This is how the sides line up:
Arsenal vs Chelsea Starting XIs
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16:57 CET – It’s all over in the Premier League’s 15:00 kick-offs, and they all ended with the same 2-1 scoreline.
United saw off Palace to claim their fifth win in six games under Michael Carrick, moving up to third, while Spurs lost again after failing to find an equaliser against Fulham.
Nottingham Forest’s defeat to Brighton means Igor Tudor’s side doesn’t drop down to 17th, but that will do little to lift their spirits.
Match momentum
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16:34 CET – Stuttgart headed into their clash with Wolfsburg knowing they could level on points with third-placed Hoffenheim with a win, and they seem to be getting that win with style, leading 3-0 at the start of the second half.
16:27 CET – Benjamin Sesko scores again! The striker has netted his fourth goal in five games with a brilliant header to give United the lead – he looks rejuvenated under Carrick.
There’s been a goal in Fulham too, where Richarlison has pulled one back for Spurs. Can they find another?
16:17 CET – The game at Old Trafford has turned on its head in an instant, with goalscorer Lacroix sent off for giving away a penalty that Bruno Fernandes then converted. United are now level and a man up.
16:05 CET – It’s half-time in England, and the big boys are in trouble, with Man Utd and Tottenham both trailing, along with Nottingham Forest – 2-1 to Brighton – and Atalanta over in Italy – 1-0 to 10-man Sassuolo.
15:53 CET – Bournemouth salvaged a 1-1 draw against Sunderland thanks to Evanilson’s second-half header.
Match stats
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15:03 CET – In the Premier League, three matches are kicking off at 16:00 CET, with top-four hopefuls Liverpool facing a crucial home clash against lowly West Ham.
Elsewhere, Eddie Howe’s Newcastle welcomes Everton to St James’ Park, while 19th-placed Burnley takes on high-flying Brentford.
Follow all three games with Flashscore here.
15:30 CET – The final whistle has blown at the Vitality Stadium, with hosts Bournemouth salvaging a 1-1 draw against Sunderland courtesy of Evanilson’s second-half header.
Match stats
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14:09 CET – Cesc Fabregas’ in-form Como could rise to fifth in Serie A this afternoon when they host 18th-placed Lecce at 15:00 CET.
Check out the starting lineups below:
Como vs Lecce Starting Lineups
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10:30 CET – Good morning and welcome to this weekend’s Football Tracker, gearing up for a thrilling couple of days!
Today’s headline match is in the Bundesliga, with leaders Bayern Munich travelling to second-placed Borussia Dortmund for a high-stakes Der Klassiker at 18:30 CET.
In the Premier League, title hopefuls Manchester City face a tricky test at Leeds, while Liverpool aims to boost their top-four aspirations with a home clash against West Ham.
Elsewhere, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Milan, and Newcastle also take to the field on a star-studded day of action.
Here are today’s standout matches:
- Liverpool vs West Ham – 16:00 CET
- Barcelona vs Villarreal – 16:15 CET
- Verona vs Napoli – 18:00 CET
- Dortmund vs Bayern Munich – 18:30 CET
- Leeds vs Manchester City – 18:30 CET
- Inter vs Genoa – 20:45 CET
- Le Havre vs Paris Saint-Germain – 21:05 CET
