European roundup: Rayo Vallecano hold Real Madrid; Juventus edge Fiorentina

Real Madrid missed multiple opportunities and played out a goalless draw at home against Rayo Vallecano, placing them in second position in La Liga, two points behind leaders Girona. Despite their dominance, Real Madrid failed to find the net, recording 22 shots. Vinícius Júnior’s goal in the 66th minute was disallowed for an earlier offside.

In Serie A, Juventus secured a 1-0 win at Fiorentina, with Fabio Miretti scoring in the 10th minute. This victory marked Juventus’ fourth consecutive win in Serie A, keeping them two points behind the league leaders.

Roma clinched a dramatic 2-1 home win against Lecce with stoppage-time goals from Sardar Azmoun and Romelu Lukaku. Azmoun equalized for Roma with a powerful header before Lukaku sealed the win with a left-footed shot into the top corner.

In Ligue 1, Nice defeated Rennes 2-0, overtaking Paris Saint-Germain at the top of the league. Terem Moffi’s cross found Jeremie Boga at the far post for the opening goal. Both teams had players sent off in the second half.

Monaco secured a 2-0 victory against Brest, dispelling doubts raised by their previous loss to Lille.

In Germany, promoted side Heidenheim pulled off a 2-0 surprise win against third-place Stuttgart, while Wolfsburg and Werder Bremen played to a 2-2 draw at the Volkswagen Arena.