The football weekend in Europe brought further resolutions at the top of the tables. Paris Saint-Germain strengthened its lead in Ligue 1 after a win over Le Havre. In England, Arsenal defeated Chelsea, capitalizing on set pieces. Simultaneously, the Formula 1 calendar for the 2026 season was announced, featuring the debut of the Madrid Grand Prix, while races in France are absent.

Arsenal Wins in London

Arsenal's team defeated Chelsea, scoring two goals from corner kicks, strengthening their position in the race for the English championship.

F1 Calendar for 2026

Formula 1 announced a schedule of 24 races for the 2026 season, featuring the debut of Madrid, but once again excluding France.

Mbappé's Injury Lingers

The health condition of Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé raises concerns; the medical staff has not set a date for his return to play.

The past weekend in European sports was marked by the dominance of favorites and significant personnel and organizational changes. Paris Saint-Germain, despite far-from-ideal play, managed to defeat Le Havre, allowing Luis Enrique's squad to extend their lead over chasing Lens. This match demonstrated the solidity of the French league leader, which is effectively managing its roster ahead of upcoming challenges in European cups. Ligue 1 remains dominated by the Parisians, who are already preparing for their clash with Chelsea in the Champions League round of 16. Interesting events also took place at another Parisian club – Paris FC. Under new coach Antoine Kombouaré, the team broke a losing streak and defeated Nice 1-0. The coach's debut was bold, as he decided to bench several key players, including the Lopez brothers, aiming to restore discipline in the team. In the British Isles, Arsenal proved its strength in the London derby, defeating Chelsea thanks to two goals scored from corner kicks. This result places the 'Gunners' in a very favorable position in the race for the Premier League title Premier League. Since 2021, Paris Saint-Germain has been steadily building its financial and sporting dominance in France, although the main goal of its Qatari owners remains the still-unclaimed Champions League trophy. In the world of motorsport, the key news is the announcement of the Formula 1 calendar for the 2026 season. It consists of 24 races, yet once again there is no place for the French Grand Prix. The novelty will be the race in Madrid, confirming the trend of moving competition to street circuits in major metropolises. Meanwhile, in Spain, concern is growing over the health condition of Kylian Mbappé. Arbeloa reported that the Real Madrid striker's left knee injury is more serious than initially thought, and no fixed date for his return to the pitch should be set. „Il n'y aura aucun sentiment de revanche” (There will be no feeling of revenge) — Luis Enrique

Mentioned People

  • Luis Enrique — Paris Saint-Germain coach, commenting on the upcoming match against Chelsea in the Champions League.
  • Antoine Kombouaré — New Paris FC coach, who debuted with a victory over Nice after introducing discipline in the team.
  • Kylian Mbappé — Real Madrid star, whose return from a knee injury is uncertain.