Europe Begins to Show Its Contenders

The five major leagues across the continent are now in full swing, and the strongest teams are starting to emerge. After several weeks of competition, only one club still boasts a flawless record. This past weekend was brutal for the unbeaten sides, with Bayern Munich the only one to withstand the pressure.

Four candidates entered the matchday with a perfect run, but three of them saw their streaks end. The intensity of each competition is already separating the true contenders from those who can’t keep pace.

Liverpool Fall to Crystal Palace

The first to slip was Liverpool, who arrived strong to Matchday 6 of the Premier League. Their nemesis was once again Crystal Palace, who beat them 2-1, repeating what had happened in the FA Cup final. Klopp’s team couldn’t handle the Eagles’ intensity and missed the chance to remain among Europe’s unbeaten.

Real Madrid Collapse in the Derby

Matchday 7 of LaLiga brought another shock: Real Madrid were humbled by Atlético de Madrid. A heavy defeat at the Metropolitano ended not only their perfect league run but also their winning streak in all competitions. A painful blow that raises questions about Xabi Alonso’s project in his first season at the helm of Los Blancos.

Napoli Stumble at San Siro

In Italy, Napoli also arrived with a perfect record heading into Matchday 5 of Serie A, but were stopped by Milan. The Rossoneri came out on top 2-1 at San Siro, putting an end to the Partenopei’s flawless start. The defeat made it clear that Serie A will allow no margin for error in the title race.

Bayern Munich, the Last One Standing

The only team to pass the test was Bayern Munich, who cruised past Werder Bremen with a 4-0 win on Matchday 5 of the Bundesliga. Vincent Kompany’s side look solid, ruthless, and now bear the responsibility of being the only club in Europe with a perfect record.

The big question remains: how long can the Bavarian giants keep this streak alive as they aim to dominate the continent once again?