The 2023/24 season continues in Europe's top five leagues, with a number of upsets this weekend, with leaders Juventus drawing in Serie A and Inter Milan having a good chance to reach the top. In the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund have a good chance to return to the top four, and this round is at home to underdogs Bochum. In La Liga, Barcelona lost this round of upset, Atletico Madrid ushered in a great opportunity to overtake Barcelona, this game at home against Valencia, the major giants have joy and sorrow, a few happy and a few sad.
Borussia Dortmund 3-1 Bochum
In the 19th round of the Bundesliga, the leader Bayer Leverkusen drew and Bayern narrowed the gap to 2 points, and the title race entered a white-hot stage. The race for the top four is just as fierce, with Borussia Dortmund seeing hope of a return to the top four with Big Horse Stuttgart beating RB Leipzig. Entering 2024, after a winter break, Dortmund's form has exploded, winning two consecutive victories, and the players' confidence has been greatly boosted.
In the game, in the first half, Mullen made a point, Phil Krueger scored a penalty, and Schlotterbeck gave an outrageous own goal. In the second half, Phil Kruger scored again with a header, Gittens came off the bench to create another penalty, and Phil Krueger scored a hat-trick from the spot. At full-time, Borussia Dortmund 3-1 Bochum.
Lazio 0-0 Napoli
Lazio have successfully qualified from the Champions League this season and returned to Serie A, while Maurizio Sarri's side have also ushered in a strong rebound, winning four consecutive league games and eliminating city rivals Roma in the Coppa Italia to advance to the last four, and the team is only one step away from the top four. Napoli have been in turmoil due to the departure of Spalletti and although they have qualified from the Champions League group, they have struggled in Serie A and are trying to challenge for a top-four finish.
In the game, in the first half, the scene was relatively dull, and both sides failed to score! At half-time, Lazio temporarily 0-0 Napoli; in the second half, both sides strengthened their attacks, but still failed to grasp the opportunity to score! The game ended, Lazio 0-0 Napoli!
Fiorentina 0-1 Inter Milan
Fiorentina have been in mediocre form of late, beating Bologna on penalties in the Coppa Italia to advance to the last four, but Serie A is winless in two games and the top four is in jeopardy. Inter Milan are unbeaten in 22 games in all competitions and have won the Italian Super Cup, two points behind Juventus with a game in hand.
In the game, Lautaro missed a good chance in the first half and scored with a header from a corner, and Nzola scored but was blown for offside. In the rematch, Arnautovic's goal was blown off, and Gonzalez's penalty was floppy and confiscated by Sommer. In the end, Inter Milan 1-0 Fiorentina. In terms of standings, Inter Milan has won five consecutive games in all competitions, leading with 54 points and one point in one less game, and Fiorentina is fifth with 34 points.
Atletico 2-0 Valencia
Atletico's recent form has picked up, having been beaten by Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup, but returning to the Spanish Cup, Atletico got their revenge and knocked them out of the competition, and Atletico are unbeaten at home in La Liga this season. Due to Barcelona's unexpected upset loss at home in this round, Atletico Madrid saw a great opportunity to tie Barcelona's points.
In the game, in the first half, Lino opened the scoring. Atletico led Valencia 1-0 at half-time. In the second half, Depay scored a goal. In the end, Atletico Madrid beat Valencia 2-0 to win four consecutive games in all competitions and move up to third place in the table.