Borussia Dortmund's recent form has been a disappointing affair with fans, with a six-game winless run and a draw, notably against Mainz. This puts the team to a tough test on the Champions League qualification track, with a 13-point gap to Bayer Leverkusen at the top of the table, and the title race looks quite far away. The reason for this, in addition to the poor form, the brave play of the opponent's goalkeeper also made Dortmund obviously superior in the number of shots on goal but difficult to convert into victory. The draw with Mainz has left the team in a winless cycle and desperately needs a win to boost morale.
Sevilla, meanwhile, have also taken a major turn in the league. As a seven-time winner of the Europa League, this season's league performance has been surprising, winning just two of their first 16 games, placing them in 17th place and facing relegation pressure. However, Sevilla finally found their form in the away game against Granada, swept away 3-0, a big win that not only lifted the team out of the relegation zone, but also brought some comfort to the fans. Goals from Pedrosa, Ocampos and Sergio Ramos showcased Sevilla's attacking prowess, a rare performance for the team and paved the way for relegation.
Atletico Madrid (Atletico Madrid) suffered some twists and turns in their most recent fixture against Getafe. Although Antoine Griezmann's fine performance gave his side the lead for a while, Alvaro Morata's goal also contributed a point to the team, however, a late penalty conceded a goal that allowed Atletico to draw with their opponents. In this game, Getafe had a frantic 29 shots on goal, while Atletico's goal conceded also exposed the team's defensive shortcomings. Although Atletico overtook Barcelona at the start of the season to move up to third place, the team's recent unfavourable run of two consecutive defeats has dropped the team back to fourth. At the same time, Barcelona also lost away to Athletic Bilbao, allowing Atletico to overtake Barcelona and move up to third place. Atletico's recent form has worried fans, with two main strikers, Antoine Griezmann and Alvaro Morata, underwhelming the game and the team's title race becoming increasingly pessimistic.
Manchester City suffered a strange battle against Crystal Palace. He led the way thanks to goals from Jack Grealish and Lewis, but conceded in the 76th minute and was eventually held to a stoppage-time draw. Foden's late penalty proved to be a nightmare for City, sending them 11 points away from six consecutive league games. The game revealed City's current struggles in solidifying defence, with the opposition's counter-attack costing Pep Guardiola dearly. Manchester City's form is like a dream and they need to adjust urgently, otherwise the title race will become even more serious.
Overall, the excitement of recent matches in European football has been jaw-dropping. Borussia Dortmund, Sevilla, Atletico Madrid and Manchester City have all had different performances, causing heated discussions among fans. Borussia Dortmund's winless streak, Sevilla's big win, Atletico Madrid's overtaking of Barcelona, Manchester City's loss of points are all major events in the world of football. Fans will continue to follow the performance of each team in future matches and look forward to more surprises and exciting moments.