"In LaLiga, Real Madrid swapped flair for pragmatism to get a big win on the road against a strong Villarreal side, and Juventus showed their class in Serie A with a big victory over struggling Napoli that puts them back in touch with the top four. Plus there was more panic for Liverpool, as they lost at Bournemouth with a last-gasp goal that bumped them out of the top four."
"And that's OK. Carrick has had two games, and he's not the permanent coach anyway. Results matter because finishing in the Champions League spots matters (a lot). But in terms of the future, what you're looking for is a drama-free environment where players are happy and productive, where they can perform and where -- crucially -- the club can evaluate them and better understand where and if they fit in under whoever leads them next season (which, of course, is TBD)."
Real Madrid swapped flair for pragmatism to secure a big away win at Villarreal. Juventus produced a dominant victory over struggling Napoli to re-enter contention for the top four. Liverpool lost at Bournemouth to a last-gasp goal and dropped out of the top four. Bayern Munich lost again while Chelsea continue winning, propelled by Estevao. Barcelona won but are noticeably hampered by Pedri's absence. Atletico Madrid face questions over Julián Álvarez's form. Milan edged Roma, and Tottenham face uncertainty around Thomas Frank. Michael Carrick is fostering a drama-free environment at Manchester United to evaluate players and preserve Champions League ambitions.
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