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Mbappé scores again as Real Madrid wins easily, Lazio needs late winner to go top in Italy

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The Associated Press. (2026, November 1). Mbappé scores again as Real Madrid wins easily, Lazio needs late winner to go top in Italy. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/mbapp-scores-again-as-real-madrid-wins-easily-lazio-needs-late-winner-to-go-top-in-italy/article_1b98fd00-e350-5b1a-bbb9-ae6a40c59424.html

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Kylian Mbappé scored a penalty and assisted another goal as Real Madrid won 3-0 against Racing Santander in Spain, maintaining their pursuit of league leader Barcelona. Meanwhile, Lazio climbed to the top of Serie A after defeating Cagliari 2-1 with an 83rd-minute winner by substitute Andrea Pinamonti. The article also mentions a moment of silence held before every Spanish league match to honor victims of a recent train crash and highlights other European matches scheduled for Sunday, including Juventus versus Napoli and Arsenal against Liverpool in the Premier League.
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Kylian Mbappé scored another goal, contributing to Real Madrid's 3-0 victory over Racing Santander on Sunday, helping them stay competitive with Spanish league leaders Barcelona. Lazio secured first place in Serie A by defeating Cagliari 2-1 but needed a late goal from striker Andrea Pinamonti. The Spanish league observed a moment of silence before matches to honor victims of a recent deadly train crash. Mbappé's penalty kick and involvement in midfielder Jude Bellingham’s goal highlighted his impact, bringing his season tally to 12 goals. Real Madrid currently sits third in the league, one point behind Atletico Madrid and three points below Barcelona.

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Lyon climbs to third in France Lyon moved into third place and stayed ahead of Paris FC on goal difference after both sides won. Goals from Ghana forward Ernest Nuamah and veteran midfielder Corentin Tolisso gave Lyon a 2-0 home win against Angers, while Mali striker Lassine Sinayoko’s brace helped Paris FC beat Monaco 3-1 at home. Strasbourg routed Auxerre 5-1 at home with striker Gessime Yassine scoring twice.
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MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappé scored again as Real Madrid won 3-0 at Racing Santander to keep pace with Spanish leader Barcelona on Sunday, while Lazio went top of Serie A after beating Cagliari 2-1. asserted
Lazio → score → Cagliari
Lazio took full advantage of defending champion Inter Milan’s loss to city rival AC Milan on Saturday to move three points ahead, but needed a late winner from striker Andrea Pinamonti. asserted
Lazio → take → Pinamonti
Later Sunday, Juventus hosted Napoli and Arsenal looked to go three points clear at the top of the Premier League when it played at Liverpool. asserted
it → host → Liverpool
Moment of silence in Spain The Spanish league held a moment of silence before every match this weekend to remember the victims of the deadly train crash in Spain. asserted
league → hold → Spain
Mbappé scored his 12th league goal this season to put Madrid ahead with an 11th-minute penalty, having been fouled himself. asserted
Mbappé → score → penalty
He was involved in midfielder Jude Bellingham’s goal midway through the first half. asserted
He → involve → half
Madrid is in third place, one point behind Atletico Madrid and three behind free-scoring Barcelona. asserted
Madrid → score → Barcelona
On Tuesday, Mbappé apologized for comments in which he apparently referred to Mao Zedong, the founding leader of Communist China, as a dictator, after facing backlash and losing brand deals with Chinese companies. asserted
he → apologize → companies
That came a day after he finished second behind Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane in the men’s Ballon d’Or award. asserted
he → come → award
Also in Spain, struggling Getafe rallied to beat Sevilla 3-1 with forward Martín Satriano setting up the equalizer for striker Enes Ünal and then scoring himself. asserted
Satriano → struggle → Ünal
Orel Mangala netted a late third. asserted
Mangala → net → third
Lazio’s late show in Italy Pinamonti came on as a second-half substitute and ripped off his sky-blue Lazio jersey in celebration after netting the winner in the 83rd. Gustav Isaksen equalized for Lazio late in the first half after Cagliari striker M’Bala Nzola had put the Sardinian side in the lead in the 21st. asserted
Nzola → come → 21st
Elsewhere, France midfielder Lucas Da Cunha’s penalty late in the first half helped fourth-place Como to a 1-0 home win against rock-bottom Venezia, which has lost nine of 10 games. asserted
which → help → games
Frosinone consolidated sixth spot with a 2-0 win over Torino. asserted
Frosinone → consolidate → Torino
Lyon climbs to third in France Lyon moved into third place and stayed ahead of Paris FC on goal difference after both sides won. Goals from Ghana forward Ernest Nuamah and veteran midfielder Corentin Tolisso gave Lyon a 2-0 home win against Angers, while Mali striker Lassine Sinayoko’s brace helped Paris FC beat Monaco 3-1 at home. Strasbourg routed Auxerre 5-1 at home with striker Gessime Yassine scoring twice. asserted
Yassine → climb → home
Later Sunday, Marseille looked for its fourth straight league win when it hosted Toulouse. asserted
it → look → Toulouse
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