Betis down Real Sociedad in La Liga opener

Arsenal, Marseille, and Real Betis began their respective league campaigns with impressive victories and solid defensive performances.

The English Premier League saw Arsenal secure a 3-0 win over newly promoted Coventry City. First-year midfielder Christos Tzolis assisted in two goals, while Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Odegaard all found the back of the net. This dominant performance marked a perfect start for the defending champions as they aim to repeat their title-winning success.

In French Ligue 1, Marseille also kicked off their season brightly with a 4-0 triumph over Strasbourg. Key striker Amine Gouiri scored twice, including a penalty, and Keyliane Abdallah added a third goal in the 89th minute. The victory established a strong opening for new coach Bruno Génésio.

Meanwhile, in La Liga, Real Betis recorded a narrow 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad. Rodrigo Riquelme scored the lone goal in the 63rd minute, extending Betis' unbeaten run in home games to 18 consecutive matches. The win propelled Betis to joint second place in the league, trailing only Alaves by four points.

Over in Germany, the German Cup featured its fair share of fan trouble. During a match between Waldhof Mannheim and Kaiserslautern, fan unrest led to the halting of play for nearly 30 minutes. The altercation began as the score remained tied at 0-0, with fans throwing objects and some supporters even breaching the pitch. Ultimately, Kaiserslautern secured a 1-0 win in extra time through Ibrahim Kanate's last-minute strike.