A few days after Senegal's brilliant qualification for a third consecutive World Cup, Senegal's players returned to European action. Sadio Mané, who scored twice in the qualifying match, once again distinguished himself at club level with two assists. In Belgium, Ousseynou Niang scored and provided an assist for Union Saint-Gilloise, while in France, Yehvann Diouf showed heroic form by saving a penalty.

In France

On Matchday 8 of Ligue 1, Nice, with Antoine Mendy and Yehvann Diouf starting, beat Moussa Niakhaté's Lyon (3-2). Solid defensively, Mendy delivered a fine performance, while Diouf saved a penalty from Maitland-Niles (53rd) which sealed the victory for Nice.

At the Stade Vélodrome, the Senegalese colony of Le Havre - Mory Diaw, Arouna Sanganté, Rassoul Ndiaye and Issa Soumaré - could do nothing against the offensive festival of Marseille (6-2).

In Angers, Monaco, without Lamine Camara (injured) but with Krépin Diatta as a starter, brought home a good point (1-1).

In the duel between Senegalese players, Lens, with Abdallah Sima, who came on in the 72nd minute, beat Paris FC, with Moustapha Mbow, who remained on the bench.

Lorient, with Abdoulaye Faye starting and Sambou Soumano and Bamba Dieng coming on in the second half, held Stade Brestois to a 3-3 draw. Soumano salvaged the point by equalizing from a pass from Dieng (89th).

Finally, Metz of Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly and Habib Diallo sank in Toulouse (4-0).

In England

For the 8th day of the Premier League, Everton, despite a sparkling Iliman Ndiaye and Idrissa Gana Guèye starting, lost to Manchester City (2-0).

At home, Pape Matar Sarr's Tottenham were stunned by Aston Villa (1-2). The Senegalese midfielder, who came on in the final five minutes, was unable to prevent his team's defeat.

El Hadj Malick Diouf's West Ham play this Monday.

In Germany

On Matchday 7 of the Bundesliga, Nicolas Jackson's Bayern Munich faced Dortmund in the traditional Klassiker. The Senegalese striker, who started before coming off in the 61st minute, was unable to make a decisive contribution despite the Bavarians' 2-1 victory.

In Belgium

Ousseynou Niang shone on Matchday 11 of the Pro League as Union Saint-Gilloise defeated Charleroi 3-1. The Senegalese striker scored and provided assists, contributing significantly to the league leaders' fine run.

Anderlecht, with Moussa Ndiaye and Ilay Camara starting, brought back a draw from Sint-Truidense (2-2).

In Türkiye

On Matchday 9, Ismaila Jakobs' Galatasaray won 2-1 away to Istanbul Başakşehir. The Senegalese full-back came on in the 72nd minute.

For his part, Cherif Ndiaye, who came on in the 62nd minute, participated in Samsunspor's victory at Kayserispor (3-1).

In Spain

On the 9th day of La Liga, Pape Guèye's Villarreal were held to a 2-2 draw by Real Betis. The Senegalese midfielder came on in the 73rd minute.

Pathé Ciss' Rayo Vallecano won 3-0 away to Levante. The Senegalese midfielder came on in the 75th minute.

In Italy

On Matchday 7 of Serie A, Abdoulaye Niakhaté Ndiaye's Parma brought home a good point from Genoa (0-0). The Senegalese defender, who started the game, was sent off in the 42nd minute.

At home, Assane Diao's Côme beat Juventus 2-0. The young Senegalese striker, returning from injury, remained on the bench.

Still recovering, Boulaye Dia started in Lazio's 0-0 away game against Atalanta. Cheikh Tidiane Niasse, who remained on the bench, did not play in Hellas Verona's 0-0 draw at Pisa.

In Saudi Arabia

Sadio Mané shone with two assists in Al-Nassr's big win over Al-Fateh (5-1).

For his part, Edouard Mendy, back from injury, and Al-Ahly were held to a draw by Al-Shabab (1-1). Starting in central defense, Kalidou Koulibaly and Al Hilal went on to win comfortably at Al Ettifaq (5-0).