League Cup Sees Upsets, Real Madrid Survives Mourinho's Return, Villa Wins

The English League Cup saw several Premier League clubs advance, including Newcastle, Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, and Sunderland. Newcastle secured their spot in the fourth round with a narrow 1-0 victory over Millwall, continuing their strong start to the season. Sunderland also progressed, with a standout performance from Talbi contributing to their win against Hull.

In other European action, Real Madrid narrowly defeated Inter Milan 2-1 in a dramatic Champions League encounter that marked José Mourinho's return to the club. Despite numerous shots and saves, Real Madrid held on to secure the win, with Thibaut Courtois making a crucial late save. Aston Villa also secured a victory, overcoming Club Brugge with three goals, though the match was not without its challenges. Meanwhile, Al-Hilal's impressive 47-game unbeaten run in the Saudi league was shattered with a home loss.