The standout story of 29 August 2026 was Atlético Madrid’s commanding 3-1 victory over Sevilla in La Liga, a result that not only cemented the capital side’s early grip on the Champions League places but also showcased a potent attacking display that left the Andalusians scrambling for answers. Across Europe, the day was packed with drama: Frosinone produced a stunning 3-0 upset of Fiorentina in Serie A, Newcastle United secured a clean-sheet 2-0 win at Tottenham Hotspur, and the Bundesliga offered a feast of goals, highlighted by SV Elversberg’s 3-2 triumph over Bayer Leverkusen. Below are the full results from the five major leagues, a snapshot of the current tables, and the key talking points that defined the round-of-matches.

Premier League

  • Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest
  • AFC Bournemouth 1-1 Everton
  • Coventry City 0-1 Hull City
  • Tottenham Hotspur 0-2 Newcastle United

LaLiga

Serie A

Bundesliga

    1. FC Union Berlin 3-3 Eintracht Frankfurt
  • FC Cologne 3-2 TSG Hoffenheim
  • Mainz 0-0 SC Paderborn 07
  • RB Leipzig 3-0 Borussia Mönchengladbach
  • SV Elversberg 3-2 Bayer Leverkusen
  • Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Hamburg SV

Ligue 1

  • Strasbourg 2-1 Lens
  • AJ Auxerre 1-3 Angers
  • Brest 2-2 Toulouse
  • Lorient 1-2 Troyes
  • Lyon 1-1 Le Havre AC

Table watch

Premier League: Manchester City and Hull City sit level on six points at the summit, both occupying Champions League slots. Newcastle United’s two-point haul keeps them in the top three, while Everton remains level on four points. At the other end, Coventry City, Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur occupy the relegation zone with zero points after two games.

LaLiga: Atlético Madrid leads the table with seven points, sharing the Champions League places with Alavés. Barcelona, Real Madrid and Sevilla also sit in the top five, each on six points, confirming a tight race for European qualification. Málaga, Elche and Athletic Club linger in the relegation zone, the latter still winless.

Serie A: AC Milan sit atop the standings on six points, with Juventus matching them in second. Udinese’s two wins place them third, while Roma and Inter trail with three points each. Monza, Venezia and Fiorentina have failed to earn a point and are already marked for relegation.

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund and SV Elversberg each hold three points after the opening round, all within the Champions League zone. FC Cologne also boasts three points but sits in the Europa League slot. Hamburg SV, Borussia Mönchengladbach and VfB Stuttgart sit at the bottom with no points, the former already earmarked for a relegation-playoff.

Ligue 1: Lille and Lyon dominate with four points each, securing Champions League places. Troyes matches them on four, while Marseille’s single win puts them in the Champions League qualifying spot. Lens, with three points, occupies the Europa League slot. Le Havre AC, Toulouse and AJ Auxerre occupy the relegation-playoff and relegation zones respectively.

Talking points

  • Atlético Madrid’s dominance: The 3-1 win over Sevilla underlines Atlético’s early-season firepower and solidifies their claim to a Champions League berth.
  • Frosinone’s surprise: A 3-0 demolition of Fiorentina marks one of the season’s biggest upsets, propelling the southern side into early Serie A conversation.
  • Newcastle’s statement: A 2-0 away victory at Tottenham not only hands the north-east club three points but also signals a potential shift in the Premier League hierarchy.
  • Bundesliga drama: Six goals across two fixtures, highlighted by SV Elversberg’s 3-2 victory over Bayer Leverkusen, illustrate the German league’s attacking intent and the early volatility of the table.