#red-card

#red-card

We created a lot of chances, but if we're honest, Girona created a lot in the first half. The next few games are very important for us, and we need Pedri to be fresh; he's incredibly important for the team. We have to manage the minutes of players like that, including Lamine.

Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson had admitted in advance that he would accept a "s****y" performance and a 1-0 win on a night when victory was the only option, and Ireland eventually delivered - if only just - as they made the most of Tigran Barseghyan's senseless second-half dismissal for a headbutt on Finn Azaz.

Maxim De Cuyper's header put Brighton into the lead at the start of 11 added minutes at the end of the match to stun the home side, who had laboured ever since the dismissal in the 53rd minute of Trevoh Chalobah. Substitute De Cuyper was left unmarked to nod the ball home after Mats Weiffer had turned Yasin Ayari's deep cross back into the box, before fellow substitute Danny Welbeck added a third - his second - to finish Chelsea off.

Liverpool have booked their place in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, beating Southampton in the third, perhaps less convincingly than their fans would've liked. When it comes to the Reds' new strikers, there were mixed feelings after the match. Alexander Isak scored the opening goal, his first in a Liverpool shirt. First goal feeling 🎞️😍 pic.twitter.com/Pyzs35fO6o - Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 24, 2025

Atletico's strong start at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix saw them awarded a penalty in the 14th minute when Mallorca captain Antonio Raillo handled in the box. Julian Alvarez assumed responsibility for the spot-kick, but could not give Atletico the lead as his effort was brilliantly saved by Leo Roman down to his left. Atletico's chances of victory took a hit midway through the second half when Sorloth, who had replaced Alvarez just after the hour, was sent off for a high challenge on Raillo.

Conte watched on as the Serie A champions were beaten 2-0 by City, with Erling Haaland becoming the quickest player in the competition's history to score 50 goals, reaching that figure in just 49 matches. Jeremy Doku rounded off the scoring with a brilliant solo goal in the 65th minute, though the damage was ultimately done when the Napoli captain was sent off early on.

Jackson apologized for his actions on social media, stating he's angry at himself for the red card and took full responsibility, promising to grow from the experience.