Tonight's Football — Aug 24

32 shots for Botafogo, three points for Atletico Paranaense

Atletico Paranaense beat Botafogo 3-2 after building a two-goal half-time lead, surviving a late double from S. Rodriguez despite Botafogo’s dominance in possession, shots and corners.

Tigre’s 2-1 win rests on first-half efficiency despite Central’s possession

Tigre built a 2-0 half-time lead through M. Mendez and S. Lopez, then held on after M. Santos converted a penalty for Central Cordoba de Santiago in a 2-1 Clausura victory.

Malaga 1-1 Deportivo La Coruna: Aubameyang and Chupe share the goals

Chelsea win 3-2 despite Fulham’s 61% possession

Chelsea defeated Fulham 3-2 at Craven Cottage after goals from Joao Pedro, M. Rogers and C. Palmer. Fulham had more possession and passes, but Chelsea created more shots and held on after G. Garcia made it 3-2.

Donyell Malen hat-trick powers Roma to a 4-0 win

AS Roma beat Fiorentina 4-0 in Serie A, with Donyell Malen scoring a hat-trick and Paulo Dybala providing three assists in a dominant home performance.

0-0 Draw: Mathew Ryan’s Seven Saves Deny Osasuna

Osasuna and Levante drew 0-0 at Estadio El Sadar, with Levante enjoying more possession but Osasuna registering seven shots on target. Mathew Ryan was the standout performer after making seven saves.

Lazio win 1-0 despite Bologna’s statistical dominance

Davide Frattesi scored after half-time as Lazio beat Bologna 1-0, with Christos Mandas earning the highest rating despite Bologna dominating possession, shots and expected goals.

1-1 Draw Leaves Racing and Boca Level After Merentiel Equaliser

Racing Club and Boca Juniors shared a 1-1 draw after M. Rojo’s penalty and Miguel Merentiel’s equaliser, with Boca taking more shots but Racing producing more efforts on target.

Roma and Fiorentina start level as first points await

AS Roma host Fiorentina in the first Serie A round, with both teams starting on zero points and several absences limiting their options.

Zero Points, No Separation: Bologna and Lazio Begin Serie A Even

Bologna and Lazio begin Serie A level on zero points, with no recent form data and several absences shaping an otherwise open tactical contest.

One Point Separates Malaga and Deportivo La Coruna Before La Rosaleda Meeting

Malaga seek their first points of the La Liga season against a Deportivo La Coruna side one point ahead in the table. Formations, injuries and P. Aubameyang’s early goal provide key talking points before Monday’s match.

Osasuna’s Home Start Meets Levante’s Need for a Response

Osasuna begin their La Liga campaign at home against Levante, who are seeking a response after a 3-0 opening defeat.

41 Points and a Structured 3-4-2-1 Test Botafogo at Home

Botafogo’s home record will be tested by third-placed Atletico Paranaense, with both sides managing notable absences and contrasting league ambitions.

Tigre’s 1.20 Home Goals Set the Tone Against Central Cordoba

Tigre’s strong home record, positive recent form and greater attacking output make them favourites against Central Cordoba de Santiago in Clausura round six.

Boca’s away record meets Racing’s 4-3-3 in Avellaneda

Racing Club and Boca Juniors meet in Avellaneda with both seeking momentum after uneven Clausura starts. Boca’s stronger away record and M. Merentiel’s league output meet Racing’s home advantage and preferred 4-3-3.

Zero Points, Two Absences Each: Fulham and Chelsea Open at Craven Cottage

Fulham and Chelsea begin the Premier League season level on zero points, with both sides affected by two listed absences and no established form to separate them.