Kane Shines with Bayern Trophy, Gordon Impresses on Barcelona Debut
Welcome to The Euro Debrief, where we round up key stories from the latest matches across Europe. Harry Kane adds another trophy to his collection with Bayern Munich, winning the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup against Borussia Dortmund with a score of 2-1. Surprisingly, it was Nathaniel Brown, a summer signing from Eintracht Frankfurt, who opened the scoring. Although primarily a left-back, Brown shone in the No 10 role, impressing Kane with his versatility and smart play. In LaLiga, both Barcelona and Real Madrid secured victories, but their paths were starkly different. Barcelona demolished Elche 5-0, with Anthony Gordon making a notable debut, assisting two goals. Meanwhile, Real Madrid scraped a 2-1 win over Espanyol, thanks to a last-minute goal from Carlos Espi, who is expected to be a key player under Jose Mourinho. In Serie A, Ruben Amorim started his tenure at AC Milan with a 2-1 victory against Torino, while Inter Milan dominated Monza with a 4-1 win, showcasing their strength as title defenders. Paris Saint-Germain struggled to find their rhythm in Ligue 1, managing only a 2-2 draw against Rennes, despite Ferran Torres scoring both goals. Meanwhile, Marseille delivered a strong performance, winning 4-0 against Strasbourg. Outside the top leagues, Mohamed Salah impressed on his debut for Trabzonspor, scoring twice in a 2-1 victory over Istanbul Basaksehir. His performance hinted at a promising season ahead as he quickly endeared himself to fans. This week’s matches highlight the excitement and unpredictability of European football as the new season unfolds.
Source: Sky Sports - 2026-08-24