Real Madrid Drops Points at Betis; Nottingham Forest Thrives

In the latest round of European football, Real Madrid faced a setback, dropping points at Betis in their first league match of the weekend. Vinicius Jr initially put Real ahead in the 16th minute with a rebound from Federico Valverde's shot.

However, Hector Bellerin's decisive goal allowed Betis to equalize, leaving Real Madrid eight points behind Barcelona and seven points behind fourth-place Atletico Madrid. In Italy, Napoli achieved a convincing 4-0 victory over Cremonese, with goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Scott McTominay, and an own goal from Alisson, solidifying their position at the top of the table.

In the English Premier League, Nottingham Forest demolished Sunderland 4-0 at the Stadium of Light, with an own goal opening the scoring and further goals from Chris Wood, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Igor Jesus. Taiwo Awoniyi, a Nigerian striker, contributed late in the match, helping Nottingham Forest remain 16th, eight points clear of the relegation zone.