Another round of matches took place in European football leagues on Saturday, showcasing a blend of entertaining games and unexpected outcomes. Arsenal secured a victory over Bournemouth, drawing level on points with Manchester City, while Tottenham faced their second consecutive defeat. Real Madrid, on the other hand, displayed dominance by scoring 5 goals against Valencia. Standout performances included the in-form Leroy Sane, and Real Madrid's Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior, who stepped up in the absence of Bellingham. Here's a list of the standout players from the matchday across Europe's Top 5 Leagues.
5. Paulo Gazzaniga
The Argentine shot-stopper played a crucial role in maintaining his team's top spot in La Liga. Gazzaniga made 8 big saves in a hard-fought win against Rayo Vallecano.
4. Vinicius Junior
The Brazilian winger scored a brace in a 5-1 triumph over Valencia. In addition to his goals, he led in successful dribbles and duels won on the night.
3. Leroy Sane
The German winger continued his impressive form by setting up two goals for Bayern Munich in a 4-2 victory, with both assists going to England skipper Harry Kane. Sane also completed the most dribbles and registered 9 key passes in the game.
2. Kylian Mbappe
The Frenchman secured a hat-trick in a 3-0 victory over Reims, propelling his team to the top of Ligue 1. He has now scored 13 goals in 11 matches this season.
1. Rodrygo
The Brazilian striker played a pivotal role in Real Madrid's 5-1 victory over Valencia, contributing to all but one goal with two goals and two assists. He also registered the most key passes in the game.
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