Big Five European Leagues Round-Up, September 2026: Barcelona Fly, City Stay Perfect
Last updated: 9 September 2026 · 8 min read · Jersey Chest Football Kit Team
The 2026/27 European season is only a few matchdays old, but the storylines are already stacking up. Barcelona dismantled Valencia 5-0 to go three points clear in La Liga. Manchester City made it three wins from three in the Premier League. Inter Milan came from two goals down to beat Napoli 3-2 in a Serie A thriller. In Germany, Bayern Munich were held to a first league blank in 19 months, while promoted Elversberg continued their fairytale start. Here is your round-up of the big five leagues — and the shirts that go with them.
Key takeaways
- Premier League: Manchester City lead with 9 points; Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 in the London derby.
- La Liga: Barcelona 5-0 Valencia, Lamine Yamal scored twice; Real Madrid lost 1-0 to Real Betis.
- Serie A: Inter 3-2 Napoli after a Lautaro Martínez double; Juventus rescued a late draw against AC Milan.
- Bundesliga: Bayern Munich 0-0 Schalke; Dortmund 3-2 Hoffenheim; Elversberg 4-3 Gladbach.
- Ligue 1: Lens lost again; Brest, Nice and Le Havre picked up points.
On this page
1. Premier League
2. La Liga
3. Serie A
4. Bundesliga
5. Ligue 1
6. Where to buy 2026/27 league jerseys
7. Frequently asked questions
Premier League: City Top, Arsenal Win the Derby
Erling Haaland scored his third goal of the season as Manchester City beat Coventry 1-0 to make it nine points from nine. Promoted Hull are second after a 0-0 draw with Aston Villa, while Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in Sunday's London derby. Liverpool beat Ipswich 2-0, Everton and Manchester United drew 2-2, and Crystal Palace got their first win of the campaign, 3-2 at Fulham.
The summer transfer window closed on 1 September with City signing Enzo Fernández from Chelsea for a reported £125 million and Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for £116 million. Arsenal brought in Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle for £75 million. The title race already looks like it will go through the Etihad and the Emirates.
La Liga: Barcelona Soar, Madrid Stumble
Barcelona were irresistible in a 5-0 demolition of Valencia. Lamine Yamal scored twice, with Fermín López, Raphinha and Pedri also on target. Hansi Flick's side are three points clear at the top after Real Madrid lost 1-0 at home to Real Betis — a first defeat of José Mourinho's second spell. In the Basque Country, Athletic Bilbao beat Atlético Madrid 3-0 with second-half goals from Nico Williams, Robert Navarro and Oihan Sancet.
The feel-good story belongs to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who has now scored four goals in four games for promoted Deportivo since returning to La Liga. At 37, he is proving that form is temporary but instinct is permanent.
Serie A: Inter's Comeback, Juventus' Late Rescue
The San Siro hosted the game of the weekend. Napoli led Inter 2-0 after goals from Matteo Politano and Rasmus Højlund, but Lautaro Martínez pulled one back three minutes later and equalised late before poking home the winner in stoppage time. It was a statement win for the defending champions and a warning that this Inter side does not accept defeat.
Juventus also needed late drama, Federico Gatti heading a stoppage-time equaliser against AC Milan. Roma beat Atalanta 2-1 with a 90th-minute assist and stoppage-time goal from Matías Soulé, while Torino won 2-1 at Fiorentina.
Bundesliga: Bayern Blank, Dortmund Fight Back
Bayern Munich were held 0-0 by Schalke — their first goalless Bundesliga game since February 2025. Loris Karius was outstanding for Schalke, and Jamal Musiala made his first league appearance of the season after collapsing twice in pre-season friendlies. Dortmund trailed Hoffenheim 2-0 but won 3-2, with Serhou Guirassy scoring twice and an 86th-minute own goal deciding it.
The story of the weekend, though, was Elversberg. The club from a town of 13,000 people won 4-3 at Borussia Mönchengladbach with a stoppage-time winner, following up their opening-day upset of Bayer Leverkusen. They are the smallest club ever to grace the Bundesliga, and they are making the most of it.
Ligue 1: Lens Stumble, Mid-Table Gains Ground
Last season's runners-up Lens suffered a second straight defeat, losing 1-0 at home to Lorient. Brest beat Le Havre 2-1, Nice drew 1-1 with Le Mans, and the early table is starting to look wide open. With Paris Saint-Germain focused on their Champions League defence, the domestic title race could be the most open Ligue 1 race in years.
Where to Buy 2026/27 League Jerseys
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which team is top of the Premier League after the first three games?
Manchester City lead the Premier League with nine points from three games after beating Coventry 1-0. Erling Haaland has scored three league goals already this season.
Who scored in Barcelona's 5-0 win over Valencia?
Lamine Yamal scored twice, while Fermín López, Raphinha and Pedri also found the net. The victory sent Barcelona three points clear at the top of La Liga.
What happened in Inter vs Napoli?
Inter came from two goals down to beat Napoli 3-2 at the San Siro. Lautaro Martínez scored twice, including an injury-time winner, after Marcus Thuram had equalised in the 82nd minute.
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