Risse, Dolberg, Kameni were stars of the weekend around Europe

Top three goals of the week: Marcel Risse (FC Cologne): A last-minute free-kick winner from the German midfielder which seemed to gain speed as it flew into the
Risse, Dolberg, Kameni were stars of the weekend around Europe
Risse, Dolberg, Kameni were stars of the weekend around Europe /

Top three goals of the week:

Marcel Risse (FC Cologne): A last-minute free-kick winner from the German midfielder which seemed to gain speed as it flew into the top corner. Cologne is still joint-third after beating Gladbach away.

Hernanes (Juventus): The Prophet has not found his best form since leaving Inter Milan for Turin but this was a reminder of what he can do as the champion-elect maintained its seven-point lead at the top.

Kasper Dolberg (Ajax): Remember the name: The Danish teenager scored a fantastic first goal in Ajax’s 5-0 win over NEC Nijmegen. He scored two more in the first half. Just don’t call him the new Zlatan.

Players of the week

Carlos Kameni (Malaga): The goalkeeper shut out Barcelona at home with some astonishing saves, including two late on that left the home fans rubbing their eyes in disbelief.

Robin van Persie (Fenerbahce): The Dutch striker recovered from a nasty eye injury and scored twice as Fener beat Galatasaray 2-0 in the Istanbul derby.

Yaya Touré (Manchester City): The Ivorian midfielder has come in from the cold and scored two goals to remind Pep Guardiola how valuable he can be.


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Ben Lyttleton
BEN LYTTLETON

A journalist, broadcaster and consultant, Ben Lyttleton also wrote the book on PKs with his “Twelve Yards: The Art and Psychology of the Penalty Kick.”