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2-1, 0-1! A crazy night in football! Atletico Madrid opened the goal and Manchester United was unbeaten in 5 rounds. Eindhoven reversed and won the championship

2:03am, 5 August 2025Football

Several important games occurred in European football in one night. Eindhoven fell behind 0-1 in the Dutch Super Cup, scoring two goals in the 78th and 84th minutes, reversing the Forward Eagles 2-1 to win the championship. Atletico Madrid lost 0-1 to Porto in the first game of the pre-season warm-up. Manchester United tied Everton 2-2 in the Premier League Summer Series and was unbeaten in five consecutive games in the warm-up match. Tottenham Hotspur drew 1-1 with Newcastle United, and Son Heung-min completed his last game at Tottenham.

Eindhoven's reversal is content. They won only 1 game in the first seven games of the league last season, but they won the championship in the end. This summer, Tilman, Bakayoko and Lang left the team. This final opponent, the Eagles, was the team that eliminated them in the semi-finals of the Holland Super Cup last season. 0-1 behind to 2-1 turnaround, this resilience is the reason why Eindhoven can continue to succeed. Boss won the trophy for the fourth time in five years, proving that the team system is still effective under personnel changes.

Atletico Madrid lost to Porto 0-1 and needs to be watched separately. This is their first warm-up match this summer, with new players Baena and Rugeri starting. Atletico Madrid only scored 1 goal in the game. Cork said after the game that this was the first warm-up and there was still time to adjust. Atletico Madrid signed 8 new players this summer, which cost a lot. Losing in the warm-up match is not a problem, but it is a fact that the offense is not played out. With two weeks left before the start of La Liga, Simeone needs to speed up the running-in.

Everton continued his unbeaten in the warm-up match. B Fee scored a penalty kick and Mount scored a beautiful goal, but Diallo's own goal in the 74th minute failed to win. New player Mbemo completed his debut. Manchester United has unbeaten in 5 games in the warm-up match, with 3 wins and 2 draws. But the old problem of losing the ball at the last moment is still there. The Premier League starts soon, and Amorin needs to solve the defensive stability.

Son Heung-min's departure from Tottenham was the biggest focus last night. In the 64th minute, he was replaced, and players from both sides lined up to hug him and applauded. He cried. In the 10 years since joining in 2015, Son Heung-min has played 454 games for Tottenham, scoring 173 goals and assisting 101 times. He is the top scorer in the Premier League in 2021-22, and he led the team to win the Europa League last season as the captain. The reporter reported that he will transfer to Los Angeles FC for US$20 million to US$26 million, which may be the most expensive transfer for the MFA.

When Son Heung-min said goodbye, I remembered the rules of his player career. It is a reasonable choice to play football in the United States at the age of 32. He proved himself in Europe, with 74 of the 127 Premier League goals scored with his right foot and 49 left foot, winning the Puskas Award. Tottenham lost not only a shooter, but also a leader. What Los Angeles FC has won is not just a star, but a sign that can drive the league's attention.

The way of survival of non-five league teams such as Eindhoven and Porto is worth thinking about. Eindhoven earned 35 million euros in sales, and Porto's revenue and expenditure this summer are close to balance. They rely on training players and then selling to maintain operations. This is two different modes from the giant team. Fans supporting such a team need to understand and accept the departure of core players.

Atletico Madrid doesn't have to be too nervous to lose, but only one shot is too few. Griezmann and other main players did not make it, and it took time for new players to play. The value of warm-up matches lies in finding problems. Manchester United was tied by Everton, and conceding the ball at the last moment means that the defense is not focused. Tenghach was trapped in this last season.

Sun Heung-min's transfer may change the UEFA. The $26 million breaks the league record, indicating that the US team is willing to spend money on top stars. This will provide more European stars with new career choices. Son Heung-min sets a benchmark for Asian players to play in the Premier League for ten years and be captains. The world of football is always changing. Eindhoven reversed and won the championship, Atletico Madrid lost its first game, Manchester United remained unbeaten, and Son Heung-min left the United States. One night, I saw different sides of football. Teams have ups and downs, players come and go, but the game is always attractive.

Sun Heung-min's ten years at Tottenham, which moment do you think is the most worth remembering?

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