Bundesliga
The standout result of Friday night comes from Germany, where FC Schalke 04 produced a commanding 3-1 victory away at Union Berlin.
Serie A
Italy served up the most entertaining scoreline of the round, with Fiorentina running out 4-2 winners at Venezia. Six goals make for compelling viewing, and Fiorentina’s attacking output will delight their supporters. For Venezia, shipping four at home is a concerning sign, though scoring twice suggests they are not without threat going forward.
Ligue 1
The most eye-catching result in France is not about goals — it is about who lost. Marseille were beaten 1-0 by Rennes, a defeat that will sting for a club of their ambitions. Rennes did their job efficiently and cleanly, keeping a shut-out and taking all three points. For Marseille, a blank attacking return away from home will be the thing to address after the 1-0 defeat to Rennes.
La Liga
In Spain, Sevilla edged out Valencia 1-0 in a tight affair. A single-goal victory at home is functional rather than spectacular for Sevilla, but three points are three points, and a clean sheet alongside them will do confidence no harm. The narrow margin suggests this was a closely fought contest that could have gone either way.