Alaves name Argentine Coudet as new coach

Spanish top-flight club Alaves on Monday appointed Argentine Eduardo Coudet as their new coach hours after the dismissal of Luis Garcia Plaza.

Watch: African All Stars | Marmoush, Wissa, Salah all shine

Relive some of the best performing African players from the weekend across Europe’s top leagues.

African players in Europe: Salah gets Golden Boot boost

Mohamed Salah closed the gap behind Erling Haaland in the Premier League Golden Boot race to one goal by converting a penalty as leaders Liverpool beat Manchester City 2-0 at the weekend.

Mbappe strikes as Real Madrid beat Getafe

Spanish champions Real Madrid beat Getafe 2-0 to move second in La Liga on Sunday with Kylian Mbappe finding the net.

Valladolid sack coach after protests against Ronaldo

Real Valladolid parted with coach Paulo Pezzolano on Sunday after a 5-0 thrashing by Atletico Madrid in which some supporters protested against majority owner Ronaldo Nazario.

Watch: Raphinha goal not enough to hand Barca win on anniversary

Barcelona’s 125th anniversary festivities were cut short by a 2-1 loss to Las Palmas, who defeated Barca on home soil for the first time since 1971 thanks to goals from Fabio and Ramirez.

Las Palmas stun Liga leaders Barca

Las Palmas claimed a surprise 2-1 victory at La Liga leaders Barcelona on Saturday, spoiling the hosts’ 125th anniversary celebrations.

Mbappe’s problem is Real Madrid’s problem

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Saturday superstar striker Kylian Mbappe’s struggles this season are due to his team’s overall lack of consistency.

Yamal ready to return for Las Palmas game

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick on Friday said teenage winger Lamine Yamal will return after three weeks out with injury for this weekend’s game against Las Palmas in La Liga.

Real Madrid hurting after European woes

Kylian Mbappe knows the pressure is intensifying after an unconvincing start to his Real Madrid career and a dismal performance in the Champions League defeat by Liverpool.