Big Weekend Ahead in European Football
From top-of-the-table clashes to fierce local derbies, there’s an exhilarating weekend of action on the horizon across Europe’s premier leagues. As always, stay updated with all the latest scores and developments using our Football Tracker.
Sunday, March 1st
23:09 CET – What a thrilling conclusion to the weekend! With goals aplenty and late drama, the outcomes could significantly alter the course of several seasons.
After a quieter day tomorrow, the excitement will resume on Tuesday with the commencement of mid-week fixtures in the Premier League and cup competitions across other major European leagues.
You’ll be able to follow all the action through our news and match reports, and we’ll return next weekend with another live tracker.
23:01 CET – Amidst all the chaos, Celta Vigo secured a notable victory in Ligue 1, defeating Girona 2-1 to close the gap to fifth-placed Real Betis.
22:55 CET – What a comeback for Marseille! They rallied from a goal down twice to clinch a dramatic victory at the end, breaking their poor run of form and reigniting their hopes of finishing in Ligue 1’s top four.
Marseille vs Lyon Momentum Swings
22:45 CET – Aubameyang surely seals the win for Marseille! The seasoned striker netted his second goal of the match to put the hosts ahead in the 91st minute!
22:38 CET – Juventus snatched a point at the last moment! In the third minute of stoppage time, Federico Gatti scrambled a ball into the box to equalize at 3-3!
There was no time for Roma to respond, as the teams ended up sharing the spoils in a thrilling encounter.
22:34 CET – Excitement in Marseille! Remi Himbert restored Lyon’s lead briefly, but Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang quickly equalized for the hosts!
We’re set for a grandstand finish.
22:24 CET – The action isn’t over yet in Rome, as Jeremie Boga pulled one back for Juventus, who now have around 10 minutes to find an equalizer.
22:09 CET – The goals keep coming! Donyell Malen made it 3-1 in Rome with a delicate finish, continuing his impressive start at the club, while Igor Paixao leveled things up in Marseille.
21:59 CET – Evan Ndicka restored Roma’s lead! The defender connected with a cross from a short corner to score his second goal in two games, making it 2-1 in the Eternal City!
21:54 CET – Juventus came out strong in the second half in Rome, with Francisco Conceicao equalizing just two minutes in with a stunning volley. Game on!
21:39 CET – The in-form sides are leading at halftime, with Lyon and Roma both taking leads into the second halves of their matches.
Meanwhile, in the last game of the day in Germany, RB Leipzig triumphed over Hamburg 2-1, closing the gap to within two points of the top four.
21:29 CET – With six minutes remaining in a tense first half, Roma struck first against Juventus, with Wesley curling in a beautiful shot.
20:55 CET – Lyon made a blistering start! They took the lead just three minutes in through captain Corentin Tolisso, capitalizing on a defensive error from Marseille.
20:38 CET – The weekend is concluding in style, with significant matches in Ligue 1 and Serie A about to kick off.
In France, third-placed Lyon faces off against fourth-placed Marseille, while the Italian capital will host a clash between fourth-placed Roma and sixth-placed Juventus. Both matches are crucial in the battle for Champions League qualification.
Marseille vs Lyon Starting XIs
20:26 CET – It’s honors even after a thrilling derby in Seville! Sevilla, down 2-0 after 37 minutes, turned the tide with goals from Alexis Sanchez and Isaac Romero, securing a much-needed point and impacting Real Betis’ top-four aspirations.
19:49 CET – This isn’t Lazio’s year. The Rome side fell 2-0 to Torino, remaining in 10th place after failing to win for the fourth consecutive Serie A match. For Torino, it’s a dream start for new boss D’Aversa.
19:29 CET – Arsenal claimed a vital three points! They nearly let it slip, with a late goal from Liam Delap ruled out for offside, but some luck and excellent goalkeeping from David Raya ensured they remain five points clear at the top of the league.
19:01 CET – A turning point in North London: Chelsea’s Pedro Neto was sent off after receiving a second yellow for a reckless challenge, leaving the Blues to finish the match with 10 men.
18:58 CET – Another corner, another goal at the Emirates! Arsenal now leads Chelsea 2-1 thanks to Jurrien Timber’s go-ahead effort. It’s a set-piece special!
18:51 CET – Betis took the lead in the Seville derby; Antony scored his seventh goal of the LaLiga season, putting the hosts ahead 1-0.
18:47 CET – In Italy, Lazio is trailing Torino 1-0 at halftime, and they risk sliding further from European places if they don’t turn this around. It’s Roberto D’Aversa’s first game in charge of Torino.
18:20 CET – Arsenal and Chelsea head into halftime level at 1-1 after an own goal from Piero Hincapie just before the break, bringing Chelsea back into contention.
18:17 CET – Valencia edged Osasuna 1-0 in LaLiga, securing crucial points that lift them five points clear of the relegation zone. The bottom half of the table is tightly contested, suggesting a relegation battle that will go down to the wire this season.
17:52 CET – Arsenal took the lead against Chelsea, and guess what? The goal came from a corner! The set-piece kings have done it again: 1-0 at the Emirates.
17:45 CET – A massive derby in southern Spain today as Real Betis hosts their city rivals, Sevilla, at 18:30 CET.
Betis aims to solidify their top-five status, while Sevilla seeks to climb into the top half of LaLiga. Check out the starting lineups below:
17:31 CET – The Premier League’s game of the day is now underway with Arsenal hosting Chelsea at the Emirates.
Follow the match with audio commentary here.
17:26 CET – Stuttgart has secured a significant 4-0 win over relegation-threatened Wolfsburg.
Follow the rest of the day in Germany here.
17:17 CET – In mainland Europe, Atalanta fell 2-1 to Sassuolo despite being a man up from the 16th minute, a significant blow to their Champions League qualification hopes.
17:06 CET – Just one Premier League game remains, and it’s a big one, with Arsenal hosting Chelsea in just over 20 minutes.
This is how the sides line up:
16:57 CET – All matches in the Premier League’s 15:00 kick-offs have concluded, each ending with a 2-1 scoreline.
United secured their fifth win in six games under Michael Carrick, moving up to third, while Spurs lost again, failing to equalize against Fulham.
Nottingham Forest’s defeat to Brighton means Igor Tudor’s side remains above 17th, but it does little to lift their spirits.
16:34 CET – Stuttgart knew they could level on points with third-placed Hoffenheim with a win, and they are on track to do so, leading 3-0 at halftime.
16:27 CET – Benjamin Sesko has scored again! The striker netted his fourth goal in five games with a brilliant header to give United the lead.
There’s been a goal in Fulham too, where Richarlison pulled one back for Spurs. Can they find another?
16:17 CET – The game at Old Trafford has turned dramatically, with goalscorer Lacroix sent off for conceding a penalty that Bruno Fernandes converted. United are now level and a man up.
16:05 CET – Plenty of early goals in the Premier League, with Maxence Lacroix heading Crystal Palace into a surprise lead at Old Trafford!
Elsewhere, Harry Wilson has fired Fulham in front at home to Tottenham, while Brighton leads Nottingham Forest.
14:59 CET – An absorbing Old Firm derby has concluded at Ibrox, with Rangers and Celtic sharing the spoils after Reo Hatate’s dramatic 90th-minute equalizer for the visitors.
League leaders Hearts will be pleased with that result, remaining six points clear at the summit.
Read more on Rangers 2-2 Celtic here.
14:50 CET – Celtic has leveled in the Old Firm derby! Reo Hatate scored in the 90th minute after Jack Butland saved his initial penalty. Can either side snatch a stoppage-time winner?
14:24 CET – AC Milan kept their slim title hopes alive in Serie A after late goals from Strahinja Pavlovic and Rafael Leao secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory at 17th-placed Cremonese.
Read the full match report here.
14:07 CET – Elsewhere, Elche vs Espanyol is now underway in LaLiga, while Atalanta faces a tricky away game at Sassuolo in Serie A.
13:52 CET – Three Premier League games kick off at 15:00 CET today, with plenty at stake:
- Brighton vs Nottingham Forest
- Fulham vs Tottenham
- Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
Follow all three games with Flashscore here.
13:29 CET – Rangers have doubled their lead! Youssef Chermiti capitalized on some poor Celtic defending to send Ibrox into a frenzy.
13:23 CET – Halftime in Cremona, and there’s nothing separating Cremonese and AC Milan after a closely fought opening period.
Keep track of the second half here.
13:11 CET – Rangers lead in the Old Firm derby! After an electric start at Ibrox, the hosts are ahead thanks to a stunning overhead kick from Youssef Chermiti.
12:18 CET – There’s a massive Old Firm derby this afternoon at 13:00 CET, with Glasgow rivals Rangers and Celtic looking to keep pace with surprise leaders Hearts.
Follow Rangers vs Celtic with Flashscore.
11:53 CET – Our first game of the day comes in Serie A, as second-placed AC Milan travels to lowly Cremonese in a crucial clash at both ends of the table.
Follow the match from 12:30 CET here.
10:50 CET – Good morning and welcome back to this weekend’s Football Tracker as we gear up for an exciting Sunday!
Several significant matches are on the agenda today, including Premier League leaders Arsenal hosting Chelsea, Roma welcoming Juventus, and Marseille vs Lyon in Ligue 1, all kicking off at 20:45 CET.
Arsenal vs Chelsea (video preview) Flashscore
Additionally, Manchester United, AC Milan, and Marseille are all in action, alongside a high-stakes Old Firm derby between Rangers and Celtic.
Here are today’s standout games:
- Cremonese vs AC Milan – 12:30 CET
- Rangers vs Celtic – 13:00 CET
- Man Utd vs Crystal Palace – 15:00 CET
- Arsenal vs Chelsea – 17:30 CET
- Marseille vs Lyon – 20:45 CET
- Roma vs Juventus – 20:45 CET
Conclusion
As we look forward to the Marseille vs Lyon clash, the stakes are high for both teams. With Marseille seeking to break their winless streak and Lyon aiming to maintain their position in the top tier of Ligue 1, fans can expect a thrilling encounter at Stade Velodrome.
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