Football is back with a bang, and the first weekend of the new season delivered some unforgettable moments. Harry Kane started his Bundesliga campaign in style with a stunning hat-trick for Bayern. In the Premier League, Arsenal’s Jurrien Timber put on a masterclass with two goals and an assist, earning a perfect 10 rating. Not to be outdone, Pedro Goncalves also achieved a perfect score with three goals and an assist for Sporting CP.
The opening weekend showed that both new signings and established stars are ready to make their mark. The standout theme was individual brilliance, with two players earning perfect ratings for their all-around contributions. It’s clear that attackers are in top form, as demonstrated by several hat-tricks across Europe, setting an exciting tone for the season ahead.
🧱 Defensive Stars Who Also Scored
It was a dream start for Arsenal’s Jurrien Timber, who was sensational in the win against Leeds. The defender scored two goals, provided an assist for Bukayo Saka, and won nine duels on the pitch, all of which earned him a perfect 10 rating. Elsewhere in defence, Thomas Kristensen of Udinese scored a powerful header and was a dominant force in the air. At the same time, Utrecht’s left-back Souffian El Karouani created three goals for his team. In goal, veteran keeper Walter made six crucial saves to secure a 1-0 win for Mirassol.
🪄 Midfielders Running the Show
The weekend’s other perfect 10 rating went to Sporting CP’s Pedro Goncalves, who was simply unstoppable. He scored a hat-trick and set up another goal in a fantastic 4-1 victory, with two of his goals being brilliant strikes from outside the box. Steven Berghuis also continued his excellent form for Ajax, scoring the only goal in their win. Other creative midfielders also shone, with Como’s Nico Paz scoring a beautiful free-kick and providing a clever assist, while veteran Alexandru Maxim coolly converted a 95th-minute penalty to win the match for Gaziantep.
⚽ Forwards with an Eye for Goal
Harry Kane announced his return to the Bundesliga with a clinical second-half hat-trick in Bayern’s huge 6-0 victory over RB Leipzig. In Spain, Tajon Buchanan made history for Villarreal by becoming the first Canadian player to score a hat-trick in LaLiga, which included a powerful shot into the roof of the net. In Germany, Jean-Matteo Bahoya also had a memorable day, scoring two excellent goals for Frankfurt to help his team secure a comfortable 4-1 win against Werder Bremen.
