Every week the SoccerBible rounds-up the best European domestic action, football boots on show and the star performers.
Real Madrid moved top of the Primera Liga table for the first time this season, and Inter Milan's patchy form continued as they once again drew, although neither Roma or Milan could capitalise.
Elsewhere, Bordeaux were denied thanks to a late Montpellier goal, and Bayern Munich's lead at the top of the Bundesliga was reduced.
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Real Madrid moved into first place, after Barcelona drew 2-2 at Almeria, in a game that saw Zlatan Ibrahimovic dismissed. Real were dramatic 3-2 winners against Sevilla, coming from two goals down with Rafael van der Vaart scoring a 90th minute winner to ensure his side went top on goal difference.
Elsewhere, bottom-of-the-table Xerez claimed a thrilling 4-1 victory over Malaga with both sides reduced to 10 men, whilst high-flying Real Mallorca comfortably saw off Sporting Gijon 3-0.
Featured Player - Rafael van der Vaart
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Bayern Munich's lead at the top of the Bundesliga was cut to two points after they drew 1-1 with Cologne, with ex-Bayern player Lukas Podolski on the scoresheet. That slip-up allowed Schalke to reduce the gap following their convincing 4-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.
Bayer Leverkusen slid further down the table as they suffered their first loss of the season, against struggling Nurnberg who surprised them with a 3-2 victory. Elsewhere, Borussia Dortmund disposed of Borussia Monchengladbach while Hamburg beat Hertha Berlin.
Featured Player - Lukas Podolski
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Serie A leaders Inter Milan drew for a fourth time in five matches as they played out a goalless stalemate against Genoa at the San Siro. Second-placed AC Milan, were unable to capitalise as they recored a respectable draw against third placed Roma.
Palermo climbed to fourth in the standings thanks to Fabrizio Miccoli's 1-0 victory over Livorno, while fellow Champions League spot chasers Juventus and Sampdoria won against Fiorentina and Lazio respectively
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Featured Player - Fabrizio Miccoli
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Despite a top-of-the-table clash, Bordeaux remain locked level on points with Montpellier after Facundo Costa salvaged a point for the visitors in injury time. Lyon could have closed the gap, but they also failed to win after they could not find a way past Boulogne.
Elsewhere, Marseille played out a 1-1 draw with Lorient, and a 90th minute goal from Issiar Dia helped Nancy overcome Nice in a five-goal thriller!
Featured Player - Facundo Costa
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