Soccer Weekend Recap: Man City Dominates Derby, Liverpool Lucky, Real Madrid Referee Controversy

- Man City's dominant derby win, Liverpool's fortunate victory, and Real Madrid's referee complaints summarize an eventful European club soccer weekend.

Man City's Big Men Shine in Derby Win

Manchester City displayed dominance in the derby against Manchester United, with Erling Haaland and Gianluigi Donnarumma standing out. Despite the victory, City showed areas for improvement, especially in transition.

Liverpool's Late-Game Luck Continues

Liverpool secured another late victory, this time against Burnley, thanks to a 93rd-minute penalty. The win highlighted areas of improvement needed for the team under coach Arne Slot.

Real Madrid's Referee Controversy

Real Madrid's win over Real Sociedad was marred by referee decisions, including a controversial red card. Despite the distractions, Kylian Mbappe's performance and Xabi Alonso's management stood out in the LaLiga match.