Berlin: Borusssia Dortmund tumpas mengejut 0-2 di tangan Augsburg, awal pagi tadi dan kali ini penyerang Norway, Erling Braut Haaland tidak dapat menampilkan watak penyelamat seperti yang dilakukannya ketika mencipta sejarah di Bundesliga, Januari lalu.
Dengan juara bertahan, Bayern Munich hanya akan turun menentang Hoffenheim, malam ini, Dortmund yang muncul naib juara musim lalu gagal meneruskan rentak mereka selepas melakar kemenangan 3-0 ke atas Borussia Moenchengladbach, Sabtu lalu yang menyaksikan Haaland meledak dua gol dalam perlawanan itu.
Pemain berusia 20 tahun itu sudah mengumpul 18 gol dalam 21 perlawanan tahun ini buat Dortmund dan meletakkan namanya dalam sejarah Bundesliga.
Dia menjadi pemain pertama meledak hatrik selepas di bawa masuk dari bangku simpanan pada penampilan pertama untuk aksi Bundesliga, Januari lalu.
Tiga gol dijaringkan Haaland dalam tempoh 20 minit membolehkan Dortmund ketika itu bangkit menewaskan Augsburg 5-3.
Bagaimanapun, kali ini bintang muda itu gagal mempamerkan prestasi sebenarnya di Arena-WWK Augsburg apabila hanya berjaya melakukan satu percubaan tepat ke arah pintu gol lawan.
Sebaliknya, tonggak pertahanan tengah Augsburg, Felix Uduokhai meletakkan kelab itu di depan apabila memecah kebuntuan pada minit ke-40 sebelum Daniel Caligiuri mengesahkan kemenangan melalui gol kedua di minit ke-54.
Jurulatih Dortmund, Lucian Favre mengakui kecewa dengan kekalahan itu apatah lagi selepas menyaksikan anak buahnya mendominasi 80 peratus permainan.
“Banyak perkara yang kami perlu lakukan,” kata Favre yang mengalihkan fokus bagi persiapan menentang Bayern dalam aksi Piala Super Jerman di Munich, awal pagi Khamis ini.
“Kami hampir mendominasi keseluruhan perlawanan, kami bermula dengan baik tetapi tetapi ia belum cukup dan kami terlalu terburu-buru dalam permainan. Augsburg bertahan dengan baik, kami sepatutnya lebih bersabar,” katanya.
TURIN – Juventus terancam hukuman degradasi setelah Presiden Codacons (Lembaga perlindungan konsumen dan lingkungan Italia), Marco Donzelli, membuat pernyataan perihal pembuatan paspor Italia Luis Suarez. Donzelli menilai Juventus telah membantu Luis Suarez berbuat curang dalam pembuatan paspor Italia.
Sekadar informasi, awal pekan lalu Luis Suarez menjalani tes bahasa Italia di Universitas Perugia, Italia. Suarez menjalani tes sebagai salah satu syarat mendapatkan paspor Italia. Jika mendapat nilai bagus dalam tes, Suarez akan mendapatkan paspor Italia. Dengan begitu, Juventus bisa mengikat kontrak penyerang berpaspor Uruguay tersebut.
(Luis Suarez saat hendak menjalani tes bahasa Italia di Perugia)
Namun, pada akhirnya Suarez batal gabung Juventus. Suarez gagal gabung Juventus karena paspor Italia milik Suarez baru kelar akhir Oktober 2020. Padahal, bursa transfer musim panas 2020 sudah ditutup 5 Oktober.
Meski transfer batal, Marco Donzelli menilai ada indikasi kecurangan yang dilakukan pengacara Juventus, Maria Turco. Dalam pandangan Donzelli, Turco meminta kepada pihak Universitas Perugia untuk menyediakan soal yang mudah kepada Suarez. Tujuannya supaya Suarez mendapatkan nilai bagus dan ujung-ujungnya menerima paspor Italia.
“Andai keterlibatan langsung Juventus terkonfirmasi dalam kecurangan Luis Suarez mendapatkan paspor Italia, maka FIGC harus menghukum Juventus dengan sanksi yang berat,” papar Marco Donzelli, dikutip dari Corriere dello Sport.
“Dengan segala kepentingan, termasuk ekonomis, bahwa Juventus diduga berusaha mengamankan salah satu striker terhebat di Eropa. Untuk alasan ini, sesuai dengan Kode Etik Olahraga Pasal 32, kami meminta Juventus didegradasi,” lanjut pria asal Italia tersebut.
Sebelumnya, Maria Turco sudah memberi klarifikasi. Ia mengatakan sama sekali tidak membantu Suarez untuk berbuat curang.
“Sesuai tugas saya, saya membantu staf dari Luis Suarez untuk menghubungi University of Perugia. Ini adalah kontak untuk menindaklanjuti verifikasi dari hal-hal yang dibutuhkan untuk mendapatkan kewarganegaraan,” ujar Maria Turco, dikutip dari Football Italia.
(Luis Suarez gabung Atletico Madrid)
“Aktivitas itu dapat ditemukan dalam surat elektronik antara perwakilan pemain dan universitas. Saya bersaksi bahwa perkataan yang disebutkan dalam bukti penyadapan, sangat jauh dari konteks dan tidak lengkap,” lanjut Maria Turco.
Jika Federasi Sepakbola Italia (FIGC) mengusut kasus di atas dan Juventus dinyatakan bersalah, akankah benar Juventus didegradasi? Jika Juventus didegradasi, siapa yang diuntungkan?
Andai Juventus dihukum ke degradasi ke Serie B, Inter Milan jadi yang paling diuntungkan. Secara kualitas, Inter Milan memiliki kemampuan yang tidak berbeda jauh dari Juventus. Jika Juventus terpental ke Serie B, Inter Milan memiliki peluang yang sangat besar mendominasi Liga Italia.
Terbukti, musim lalu Inter Milan yang finis di posisi dua Liga Italia, hanya terpaut satu angka dari Juventus. Dini hari tadi, Inter Milan pun memulai kampanye Liga Italia 2020-2021 dengan hasil maksimal, yakni menang 4-3 atas Fiorentina.
Inter Milan bisa mengulangi dominasi yang pernah mereka lakukan pada 2006-2010. Kala itu di akhir musim 2005-2006, Juventus dinyatakan bersalah setelah terbukti melakukan Calciopoli (pengaturan skor).
Selain dihukum degradasi ke Serie B, gelar juara yang disabet pada 2004-2005 dan 2005-2006 dicopot. Kemudian, FIGC memberikan trofi Liga Italia 2005-2006 kepada Inter, sedangkan gelar 2004-2005 dibiarkan kosong.
Hilangnya Juventus dari Liga Italia membuat Inter Milan menancapkan dominasi di Liga Italia. Saat itu dari 2006-2007 hingga 2009-2010, Nerazzurri –julukan Inter– selalu meraih trofi Liga Italia. Karena itu, menarik menanti langkah yang diambil FIGC menyikapi kasus di atas.
Southampton players celebrate the opening goal of the game | Pool/Getty Images
Southampton clinched their first points of the season with a 1-0 victory over Burnley on Saturday evening, as Danny Ings proved to be the difference once again for the Saints.
It took the visitors only four minutes to break the deadlock, after Kyle Walker-Peters split the home defence with a lovely through ball, and Ings was on hand to tuck away Che Adams’ excellent cut-back. The first half then passed with little incident, as both sides cancelled each other out.
The second period was equally as gritty and dysfunctional, with Burnley trying (and failing) to break down an extremely stubborn Southampton side. The South Coast club saw out the game expertly to earn their first win of the new campaign, condemning the Clarets to another defeat.
Let’s take a look at the player ratings from a stale evening at Turf Moor.
Nick Pope (GK) – 6/10 – Beaten to the ball by Adams in the buildup to Ings’ opener, and had little else to do on a disappointing evening.
Phil Bardsley (RB) – 6/10 – A typically dogged performance from Bardsley, who gave Djenepo the rough treatment throughout the game. Probably should have been sent off at some point.
Kevin Long (CB) – 6/10 – The best of the defensive bunch tonight. Left exposed from the off by his teammates, but did the rest of his duties well.
Jimmy Dunne (CB) – 5/10 – A tough evening for the youngster. Beaten too easily for the goal, and struggled to keep up with the tireless Adams, and the sly Ings.
Charlie Taylor (LB) – 6/10 – A fortunate 6. Taylor’s flank was ripped to bits after only four minutes, and Burnley were left chasing the game from then on. Not brilliant.
Josh Brownhill (RM) – 6/10 – Can’t really remember him doing anything bad. Not too much good, either. Scored a good goal in midweek though…I think.
Dale Stephens (CM) – 7/10 – Stephens slotted in like he’d played for Burnley all of his career. Solid addition to the squad.
Ashley Westwood (CM) – 5/10 – Possibly suffered a neck injury from watching the ball sail over his head for 90 minutes. Must be wondering why he bothers.
Dwight McNeil (LM) – 6/10 – The only guy with any spark in this side. So when he’s not on fire, then it’s damp squibs all over the shop.
Matej Vydra (ST) – 6/10 – Never quite looked like scoring tonight. And that’s kind of his job.
Chris Wood (ST) – 7/10 – Robbed of an excellently taken goal in the second half by a suspect offside decision and a frustratingly early whistle. Did his usual battering ram stuff and headed the ball a lot.
Alex McCarthy (GK) – 7/10 – Dealt with a bombardment of crosses very well, facing every ball with exceptional bravery. Pulled off a great save to deny Taylor in the second half.
Kyle Walker-Peters (RB) – 7/10 – Cut the Burnley defence apart with a beautiful through ball after only four minutes. Struggled to defend against the power and guile of McNeil, but stuck to his task.
Jann Vestergaard (CB) – 7/10 – Wasn’t quite as at ease as his partner, but refused to be intimidated by the fearsome presence of Wood and Vydra. Resolute.
Jan Bednarek (CB) – 7/10 – No defender must fancy coming up against Wood, you’d think. Bednarek clearly relished it though, going toe-to-toe in this physical battle. Repelled everything.
Ryan Bertrand (LB) – 7/10 – Excellent both in defence and attack, nullifying the forward advances of Brownhill and pegging Burnley back with his runs in behind.
Stuart Armstrong (RM) – 6/10 – Never really offered anything on the offensive, but he’s always up for a bit of graft. Dogged games require workers, and that’s what he was today.
James Ward-Prowse (CM) – 8/10 – Such a lovely player. Class stood head and shoulders above the abysmal football on show. Controlled the game for Saints, also offering his services at every given opportunity.
Oriol Romeu (CM) – 7/10 – A bitty, gritty player that broke up the play and rhythm all afternoon. If this game had a face, it’d that that of Romeu.
Moussa Djenepo (LM) – 6/10 – On the wrong end of some nasty tackles and sly fouls by Bardsley, but never gave up the fight. This is English football, enjoy.
Che Adams (ST) – 8/10 – Did brilliantly to lay Ings’ opener on a plate, cutting the ball back smartly. Did all the running up top, working the defence from side to side and always looking to play in his partner. An underrated Robin to Saints’ Batman.
Danny Ings (ST) – 8/10 – Tapped home the opening goal with ease, to get the scoring underway. Lurked in dangerous areas, waiting for something to drop his way.
Berlin: Pasukan Bundesliga, Bayern Leverkusen menandatangani pertahanan Colombia, Santiago Arias secara pinjaman sehingga akhir musim dari Atletico Madrid dan mempunyai pilihan untuk membeli secara tetap €12 juta (RM58.37 juta).
Leverkusen, yang akan beraksi di Liga Europa musim ini, memperkuatkan skuadnya dengan mendapatkan pertahanan kanan berusia 28 tahun itu.
Arias sebelum ini pernah beraksi selama lima musim di PSV Eindhoven dan menyertai Atletico pada 2018.
“Kami mendapatkan pemain paling berpengalaman yang mempunyai kepantasan sekali gus akan membantu kami selepas ini.
“Berdepan jadual padat untuk beberapa minggu akan datang, membuatkan kami berasa penting bagi memperkuatkan pasukan,” kata pengarah sukan, Rudi Voeller.
Selepas menjual pemain perancang, Kai Havertz kepada Chelsea dan penyerang, Kevin Volland (Monaco), Leverkusen juga menandatangani penyerang Republik Czech, Patrik Schick dari Roma awal bulan ini dengan menawarkan kontrak lima tahun.
Bayern Munich added another trophy to their collection on Thursday night | BERNADETT SZABO/Getty Images
Bayern Munich were victorious in the UEFA Super Cup final on Thursday, but required extra time to defeat a stubborn Sevilla side 2-1.
With the game level 1-1 after 90 minutes, Bayern’s unlikely hero was substitute Javi Martinez, who looped his header past Bono to seal Bayern’s first trophy of the 2020/21 season.
The game got off to a flying start when Los Palanganas were awarded a 13th minute penalty after Ivan Rakitic was fouled by David Alaba. The spot kick was tucked away confidently by Lucas Ocampos.
Bayern levelled things up before the break courtesy of Leon Goretzka’s calm finish and Die Roten then had two goals ruled out in the second half, one for offside and another for a foul in the build up. Sevilla also spurned a golden chance to win the game in the dying minutes and things would eventually be settle by a Martinez header in the first half of extra time.
Here’s 90min player ratings from a tense night in Budapest…
Manuel Neuer (GK) – 8/10 – Did everything he had to with minimal fuss. Only faced three shots in normal time – and one was a penalty. Made a vital save to send the game to extra time.
Benjamin Pavard (RB) – 7/10 – Defended well and was close to scoring in the first half, wriggling free of his marker like a centre-forward.
Niklas Sule (CB) – 7/10 – Did fine but wasn’t caused that many problems, especially in the second half.
David Alaba (CB) – 6/10 – The penalty he conceded was soft but it was still clumsy from the Austrian. Bounced back well thereafter, building Bayern’s attacks from the back.
Lucas Hernandez (LB) – 7/10 – Good to see him continue his return from injury. Suso caused a few problems but he was largely solid.
Leon Goretzka (CM) – 7/10 – Showed ice cool composure to score Bayern’s equaliser. Burst forward for his side regularly but faded after the break.
Joshua Kimmich (CM) – 8/10 – Kept things ticking over superbly. The multi-disciplined German was a joy to watch.
Thomas Muller (AM) – 6/10 – Spurned a tap-in in the first half – very unlike the world’s first and only Raumdeuter. Struggled to pick apart Sevilla’s stubborn low block.
Leroy Sané (RW) – 6/10 – Always dangerous but decision making was lacking at key moments. Had a goal ruled out for a very soft foul.
Robert Lewandowski (ST) – 7/10 – Sumptuous touch in the box led to Goretzka’s goal. Will be absolutely devastated not to score. He loves goal you see.
Serge Gnabry (LW) – 7/10 – A constant threat. He weaved in and out of defenders pulling the trigger at will.
Corentin Tolisso – 6/10
Alphonso Davies – 6/10
Javi Martinez – 8/10
Jerome Boateng – N/A
Bono (GK) – 6/10 – Made several good saves in the first half to make up for a poor mistake that could have proved costly. Should have done better for Bayern’s winning goal.
Jesus Navas (RB) – 8/10 – The wily veteran fared fairly well against his fleet-footed opposite number. Also broke forward with success at times.
Jules Kounde (CB) – 6/10 – The Manchester City target had a tough time against one of the best forward lines in the world. His yellow card was quite harsh.
Diego Carlos (CB) – 7/10 – Completely dominant in the air and dealt with Bayern’s forward line running in behind pretty well. However, his tragic mistake led to the corner and Bayern’s winner. He looked very sad after it went in, poor sod.
Sergio Escudero (LB) – 7/10 – Drove forward whenever he could and surprisingly missed a few chances to score.
Joan Jordan (CM) – 5/10 – Picked up the stupidest yellow card of all time, blocking a quick free kick after Anthony Taylor asked him very nicely not to.
Fernando (CM) – 6/10 – Had a tough task keeping Bayern’s midfield quiet and struggled at times.
Ivan Rakitic (CM) – 7/10 – Stepping into Ever Benega’s boots was never going to be easy but he fared well, winning his side the penalty and looking classy on the ball.
Suso (RW) – 5/10 – Caused Bayern a few problems early on but faded in the second half and was rightly being substituted.
Luuk de Jong (ST) – 7/10 – His lovely cushioned header led to his side’s penalty. Unlucky to be replaced before the hour mark.
Lucas Ocampos (LW) – 6/10 – His beautiful no-look penalty gave his side the lead. Offered an important counter-attacking threat but was starved of service.
BUDAPEST – Pelatih Bayern Munich, Hansi Flick, kini tengah digandrungi perasaan penuh sukacita lantaran berhasil mengantar timnya menjuarai Piala Super Eropa 2020. Gelar juara ini pun menjadi kian sempurna bagi Flick karena bisa dirayakan di hadapan penonton yang berada di stadion.
Bayern memang memastikan diri keluar sebagai kampiun Piala Super Eropa 2020. Kepastian itu didapat usai Bayern mengalahkan juara Liga Eropa 2019-2020, Sevilla, dengan skor tipis 2-1.
Untuk mengangkat trofi tersebut, skuad berjuluk Die Roten itu harus berjuang begitu keras. Sebab, Sevilla memberi perlawanan yang ketat. Bahkan, Bayern sudah harus menelan pil pahit di awal laga karena Sevilla berhasil membuka keunggulan lebih dahulu.
Ialah Lucas Ocampos yang mengantarkan Sevilla unggul 1-0 pada menit ke-13. Bayern baru bisa menyamakan kedudukan selang 21 menit kemudian. Ialah Leon Goretzka yang membawa Bayern imbang menjadi 1-1 usai memanfaatkan umpan dari Robert Lewandowski.
Kemenangan sendiri baru bisa diklaim Bayern di babak tambahan waktu. Gol Javi Martinez pada menit ke-104 mengantar Bayern keluar sebagai juara dalam ajang Piala Super Eropa 2020 tersebut.
Kesuksesan yang diriah Bayern dalam laga di Stadion Puskas, Jumat (25/9/2020) dini hari WIB itu itu pun disambut gembira oleh Flick. Ia semakin merasa senang karena gelar juara sendiri dapat dirayakan di hadapan penonton yang berada di Stadion Puskas.
Ya, pemandangan yang sedikit berbeda memang tersaji dalam laga Bayern vs Sevilla. Kali ini, ada penonton yang diperbolehkan hadir menyaksikan langsung laga di stadion. Meski begitu, jumlahnya dibatasi, yakni hanya 15 ribu saja. Protokol ketat pun diterapkan dengan tetap menjaga jarak di bangku penonton.
Bagi Flick, pemandangan ini memberi arti tersendiri. Sebab, ia sudah cukup lama tak menjalani laga di hadapan penonton akibat merebaknya virus corona. Kini, Flick berharap pemandangan serupa bisa terus terlihat di laga-laga lain yang dijalani Bayern.
“Senang rasanya memiliki penggemar kembali ke stadion. Saya pikir itu juga bekerja dengan baik,” ujar Flick, sebagaimana dikutip dari laman resmi Bayern, Jumat (25/9/2020).
“Saya berharap stadion akan segera penuh lagi, bahkan jika kami tidak tahu berapa lama itu akan terjadi. Tapi, itu adalah momen yang luar biasa bagi kami semua dengan atmosfer yang kurang lebih pulih,” tukasnya.
AC Milan v Bologna FC – Serie A | Marco Luzzani/Getty Images
AC Milan sẽ gặp tổn thất lớn khi Ibrahimovic gặp COVID-19
AC Milan chuẩn bị bước vào trận đấu với Bodø/Glimt ở vòng sơ loại Europa League. Trong buổi kiểm tra y tế vào hôm qua, Leo Duarte được xác định đã dương tính với COVID-19, ngay lập anh phải thực hiện biện pháp cách ly. Đáng lo ngại hơn, Duarte từng tham dự trận mở màn Serie A, đối đầu với Bologna cách đây ít ngày.
Ngay sau đó, toàn bộ các cầu thủ và nhân viên của Milan phải tập trung xét nghiệm. Lần này, Zlatan Ibrahimovic được xác nhận là nạn nhân tiếp theo của virus corona. Rõ ràng đây là tin xấu đối với đội chủ sân San Siro. Kết quả xét nghiệm của các cầu thủ còn lại cũng đã có, nhưng chưa rõ có thêm trường hợp nào dương tính với COVID-19 hay không.
UEFA đang yêu cầu đội ngũ y tế của Rossoneri phải theo dõi sát sao tình hình sức khỏe của các cầu thủ. Trong trường hợp mọi chuyện không được kiểm soát, AC Milan sẽ bị xử thua 0-3. Điều này đã từng xảy ra với trận đấu giữa Prishtina và Lincoln ở vòng sơ loại đầu tiên. Đại diện đến từ Kosovo có 8 trường hợp nhiễm COVID-19.
Thậm chí trong trường hợp tham gia, lực lượng của AC Milan cũng đã “toang” cực mạnh. Hiện Rossoneri chỉ có 2 sự lựa chọn ở hàng phòng ngự là Simon Kjaer và Matteo Gabbia. Trong khi đó Alessio Romagnoli và Mateo Musacchio chấn thương, còn Leo Duarte đã bị đưa đi cách ly. Trên hàng công, mất thủ lĩnh Ibra là tổn thất lớn nhất của đại diện nước Ý.
