Trendyol Superliga’s first half concluded, with Fenerbahçe leading with 44 points. Galatasaray secured the second spot with the same points, edging in with a goal difference. The rivalry between these two teams created a 14-point lead over their closest competitors. Trabzonspor sealed the first half in third place, tallying 30 points.
Liverpool Secures Top Spot
During the 20th week, Liverpool secured a 4-2 victory against Newcastle United at Anfield, securing the first position with a 3-point lead over their closest competitor.
Mohamed Salah netted goals in the 49th and 86th minutes, supported by Curtis Jones in the 74th minute and Cody Gakpo in the 78th minute, securing Liverpool’s win. Meanwhile, Newcastle United’s goals were scored by Alexander Isak in the 54th minute and Svan Botman in the 81st minute.
Aston Villa is trailing closely with 42 points, following Liverpool, who leads with 45 points. Manchester City holds the third position with 40 points and one game in hand. Arsenal, at fourth with 40 points, begins 2024 in a somewhat dissatisfied position.
Girona’s Surprising La Liga
In the Spanish League, Real Madrid still leads, holding the top spot with 45 points, matching Girona’s standing.
Girona’s performance has sparked conversation in La Liga due to their unexpected rise. The Catalan team, promoted to La Liga two seasons ago, is closely trailed by Atlético de Madrid and Barcelona, both with 38 points each.
Juventus Chases Inter in Serie
Inter, where Turkish footballer Hakan Çalhanoğlu shines, leads Italy’s Serie A with 45 points, followed closely by Juventus at 43 points.
Young talent Kenan Yıldız, a Turkish national team member, showcases his skills at Juventus. After making his starting debut in a match against Frosinone, Kenan celebrated his first goal for the black and white team, becoming Serie A’s youngest foreign player to score at just 18 years old.
Milan trails behind Juventus as the closest contender with 36 points in Serie A standings.
Leverkusen Leads Bundesliga, PSG Dominates
Bayer Leverkusen is making waves in the German Bundesliga, sitting atop the league under the guidance of coach Xabi Alonso with an impressive 42 points. They’ve secured a spot in the UEFA Europa League group stage, displaying remarkable form.
Patrik Schick stands out among the talented names in Alonso’s squad, reflecting the coach’s early success in his coaching career.
Bayern Munich, with a game left, follows in second place with 38 points, while Stuttgart maintains a stable third position with 34 points this season.
In French Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain led the first half of the season, led by Mbappé, securing the top spot with 40 points. Nice trails behind in second place with 35 points, while Monaco follows closely in third with 33 points.
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