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Winners and losers from around Europe's biggest leagues: Man Utd reject Rasmus Hojlund puts Napoli back on top of Serie A but Spanish champions Barcelona brought crashing down to earth

Are Bayern Munich the strongest side in Europe right now? They're certainly not far off it. The Germans maintained their flawless start to the 2025-26 season with a 3-0 win at Eintracht Frankfurt at the weekend. Unsurprisingly, Harry Kane was among the goals again, as the free-scoring striker maintained his record-breaking start to the campaign.

Rasmus Hojlund sends message to Benjamin Sesko after Man Utd striker scores in win over Sunderland

Benjamin Sesko got himself on the scoresheet and helped Manchester United register their third Premier League win of the season, with the Slovenian receiving a congratulatory message from the man he was brought in to replace. Indeed, Rasmus Hojlund, who has been in fine form on loan at Napoli, took to social media and expressed his happiness at the Red Devils' frontman's exploits.

'Not on my bingo card!' – Rasmus Hojlund surprised by deadly partnership with 'legend' Kevin De Bruyne as ex-Man Utd & City stars combine in 'fantastic' Champions League night

Rasmus Hojlund thanked his team-mate Kevin De Bruyne after the 34-year-old Belgian provided assists for both of his goals as Napoli beat Sporting CP on Wednesday. The Danish striker scored a match-winning brace in the 2-1 victory in the Champions League, their first in the competition this season having lost 2-0 to Manchester City two weeks ago.

'He's similar to Erling Haaland' – Kevin De Bruyne heaps special praise on Rasmus Hojlund and expects 'a lot of goals' from Man Utd loanee after decisive double in Champions League

Kevin De Bruyne has likened Rasmus Hojlund to Manchester City striker Erling Haaland after the striker scored a decisive double in Napoli's 2-1 Champions League win over Sporting CP on Wednesday. The Manchester United loanee showed composure and power with De Bruyne providing both goals as the pair's bright start to life in Italy continues.

Antonio Conte 'gets under your skin!' – Ex-Juventus & Tottenham striker reveals 'huge regret' from time with Napoli boss

Former striker Fernando Llorente has praised Antonio Conte as an "extraordinary" coach but revealed his one major regret from his time working with the Italian at Juventus. Llorente spent two years at the Bianconeri and won back-to-back Serie A titles, but it was their failure to deliver in the Champions League that haunts the Spaniard as he reflects on playing under Conte.

Antonio Conte still trying to 'implement things' to bring best out of Kevin De Bruyne & Scott McTominay after ex-Man City star sets up Rasmus Hojlund double in Champions League win

Napoli coach Antonio Conte admitted he is still trying to find the right tactical measures to bring the best out of midfielders Kevin De Bruyne and Scott McTominay. In the 2-1 win over Sporting CP, Conte tested a three man midfield in the second half following the substitution of McTominay, and he believes the system can offer him multiple solutions.

Rasmus Hojlund sends message to Man Utd after bagging Champions League brace for Napoli in win over Sporting

Rasmus Hojlund produced a statement performance for Napoli in the Champions League, scoring twice against Sporting CP and celebrating by pointing to the competition’s badge. The on-loan Manchester United striker seemed to send a message to his parent club, who are enduring a season without European football under Ruben Amorim, which has not been going down well in Manchester.