Club football witnessed a significant week with key results across various leagues. In the Premier League, Liverpool's draw against Manchester United allowed Arsenal to claim the top spot after their win against Brighton. Manchester City stayed close behind with a victory over Crystal Palace. Athletic Club secured their first Copa del Rey title in 40 years, while LaLiga took a break.
In Serie A, AC Milan and Juventus secured wins to delay Inter's title march, with Roma triumphing over Lazio in the Derby della Capitale. In France, Brest and Monaco reduced PSG's lead at the top to ten points after PSG's draw against Clermont Foot.
Notable performances included Mo Salah's record-breaking goal against Manchester United, Kai Havertz's best season with Chelsea, and Bukayo Saka's impressive goal tally. Kevin De Bruyne's assists to Erling Haaland stood out, while Athletic Bilbao ended a 40-year Copa del Rey drought.
Christian Pulisic, AC Milan, and Bayer Leverkusen also had standout moments in their respective leagues. FC Heidenheim's historic win over Bayern Munich marked a significant upset, while Serhou Guirassy equaled a goal-scoring record for Stuttgart.
Lionel Messi made a strong return for Inter Miami, scoring a goal in just 12 minutes after his injury layoff. Marquinhos equaled a club record for Paris Saint-Germain, adding to the week's notable achievements in football.
