Israeli Soccer Stars Shine in European and Turkish Leagues
Israeli footballers made significant contributions across European leagues following the Yom Kippur holiday. In the English Premier League, Anan Khalaili played a full 90 minutes for Crystal Palace in their 0-0 draw against Leeds United, marking the team's first clean sheet of the season and lifting them out of the relegation zone. Khalaili was involved in a disallowed goal due to a marginal offside call and recorded a league-leading 12 tackles in the match, expressing satisfaction with his team's performance.
In Turkey, Dia Saba scored the second goal in a dramatic 3-2 victory for his team, Kasimpasa, against Besiktas. This win propelled the newly promoted club to the top of the Turkish Super Lig standings, earning praise for Saba's consistent performance. Meanwhile, Ramzi Safuri played 71 minutes for his club in Turkey, and Snir Shlomo came off the bench for Kortrijk.
In Spain, Oran Goren played a key role in Barcelona B's 1-0 win over Barbastro before the holiday, being named one of the team's best players. Barcelona B remains undefeated in the league this season, with Goren recognized as a vital player for the team, which also features former stars like Sergi Busquets.
Internationally, Real Madrid lost the Madrid derby 2-1 to Atletico Madrid after a controversial red card. In England, Manchester City secured a 5-3 victory over Sunderland, extending their lead at the top of the league. Liverpool won 1-0 against Bournemouth, while Manchester United drew 1-1 with Fulham.
In Italy, Juventus returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Atalanta. Lionel Messi scored a spectacular free-kick in Inter Miami's 2-2 draw with San Diego, his 75th career free-kick goal. Paris Saint-Germain defeated Marseille 2-1 in their rivalry match.
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