By Emmanuel Olagunju
Football fans witnessed a weekend of stunning upsets and high-scoring thrillers as some of Europe’s biggest clubs faltered in dramatic fashion.
At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea slumped to a disappointing 3-1 home defeat to Brighton, with the Seagulls outclassing the Blues in a dominant performance. The loss piles more pressure on Chelsea as they continue to struggle for consistency this season.
In another shock result, Liverpool were beaten 2-1 by Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Palace stunned Arne Slot’s men with a resilient display, grabbing all three points .
The biggest surprise came from Spain, where Atletico Madrid thrashed city rivals Real Madrid 5-2 in a fiery Madrid derby. Diego Simeone’s side overwhelmed Los Blancos with ruthless attacking football, sending shockwaves through La Liga and tightening the title race.
Brentford secured a remarkable 3-1 victory over Manchester United, exposing defensive frailties in Erik ten Hag’s side. The Bees delighted their home fans with a commanding win that further raises questions about United’s form and direction.
The results further proved that in football, nothing is guaranteed.
