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Bruno Fernandes missed a penalty for Manchester United against Fulham after an unusual incident involving referee Chris Kavanagh. Fernandes stumbled into Kavanagh while backing away to take the kick, disrupting his routine. Although Fernandes admitted his frustration with the referee's lack of apology, he didn't blame the miss on the incident.

Real Madrid showcased their dominance with a 3-0 victory over Real Oviedo, marked by Kylian Mbappe's brace and Vinicius Junior's late goal. In other La Liga action, Villarreal crushed Girona 5-0, with Tajon Buchanan scoring a hat-trick. Real Sociedad fought back for a 2-2 draw against Espanyol, while Osasuna edged Valencia 1-0 in a tightly contested match.

Everton inaugurated their Bramley-Moore Dock stadium with a 2-0 victory against Brighton, highlighted by Jack Grealish's stellar performance. On loan from Manchester City, Grealish provided two assists, setting up Iliman Ndiaye's opening goal and James Garner's long-range strike. Jordan Pickford's penalty save against Danny Welbeck further secured the win, sparking jubilant celebrations among the 51,759 fans.

Barcelona mounted a stunning comeback against Levante, securing a 3-2 victory after trailing by two goals. Pedri and Ferran Torres scored in the second half, while a late own goal sealed the win. Elsewhere, Atletico Madrid continued to struggle, drawing 1-1 with Elche, and Mallorca's match against Celta Vigo also ended in a 1-1 draw.

Morecambe FC marked a historic moment by appointing Ashvir Singh Johal as their new manager, making him the first Sikh to lead a professional British football club. This follows Panjab Warriors' takeover of the club, making it the first English professional club owned by Sikhs. The new owners aim to instill their cultural values of discipline, trust, and compassion into the club's operations.

A Copa Sudamericana match between Independiente and Universidad de Chile was marred by extreme violence, leading to its abandonment. Clashes between rival fans resulted in numerous injuries and arrests, with Chilean supporters blamed for instigating the chaos. The incident has sparked condemnation from both clubs and political figures, raising concerns about security arrangements at football matches.