Weekend for Senegalese abroad: Iliman Ndiaye shines, El Hadji Malick Diouf and Ismaïla Sarr struggle

Providing an assist for Manchester City, Iliman Ndiaye was undoubtedly one of the standout Senegalese players of the weekend. In Spain, Mamadou Sarr rediscovered his form with Real Sociedad, while in England, Habib Diarra made his return to action after a long injury layoff.

In French Ligue 1 , Matchday 7 was marked by several encounters between Senegalese players. Lamine Sy's AJ Auxerre secured a 3-1 victory away to Rassoul Ndiaye's Le Havre. In another all-Senegalese clash, Moustapha Mbow's Paris FC triumphed over Boulaye Dia and Issa Soumaré's Stade Rennais 4-3.

Monaco, with Lamine Camara and Sadibou Sané in the starting lineup, lost to Lorient (1-0). Meanwhile, Pape Demba Diop, starting for Strasbourg, was unable to overcome PSG's 3-1 defeat. The young Senegalese midfielder was even unlucky enough to concede a penalty.

Habib Diallo, who came on as a substitute in the 60th minute, couldn't prevent Le Mans' defeat, as they were beaten 3-0 at home by Toulouse. Lyon, with Moussa Niakhaté in the starting lineup and captaining the side, defeated Yehvann Diouf's Nice 2-1. Abdallah Sima was sidelined with an injury during Lens' 3-1 victory away to Troyes.

In England , for the 7th matchday of the Premier League, Iliman Ndiaye's Manchester City defeated Ipswich Town (3-2). The Senegalese striker delivered a fine performance, notably providing an assist for Erling Haaland's third goal.

Left on the bench, Ismaïla Sarr watched helplessly as Crystal Palace suffered a heavy defeat, swept aside by Brighton (5-0). Coming on in the 77th minute, El Hadji Malick Diouf was unable to prevent Brentford's home defeat against Liverpool (2-1).

Aston Villa, with Nicolas Jackson in the starting lineup and Ibrahim Mbaye coming on in the 72nd minute, secured a 1-0 victory away at Newcastle. Sunderland, with Habib Diarra entering the game in the 59th minute, lost 2-0 at Bournemouth. Nobel Mendy was absent from Hull City's 1-0 defeat to Fulham.

In Spain , during the 9th matchday of La Liga, Villarreal, with Pape Gueye and Alassane Diatta in the lineup, were held to a 0-0 draw by Elche. While Gueye came on as a substitute in the 66th minute, Diatta remained on the bench. Rayo Vallecano, featuring Pathé Ciss, face Getafe this Monday.

On the road in Malaga, Mamadou Sarr's Real Sociedad secured a comfortable 5-2 victory, allowing the Senegalese defender to regain his form. Meanwhile, Sevilla, without Arouna Sanganté who remained on the bench, suffered a 4-1 defeat against Real Madrid.

In Italy , for Matchday 7, Pape Matar Sarr started for Juventus, who were defeated at home by Lazio (3-0). Assane Diao was absent due to injury during Como's victory away to Fiorentina (3-1). Cagliari, with Paul Mendy in the lineup, face Monza this Monday.

In Germany , during the 6th matchday of the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich, with Bara Sapoko Ndiaye in the lineup, comfortably defeated RB Leipzig (6-1). The young Senegalese midfielder was included in the matchday squad.

In Turkey, for the 8th day, Galatasaray, without their Senegalese defender Ismaïl Jakobs, won on the pitch of Gençlerbirliği (1-0).

In Serbia , during the 12th matchday, Bamba Dieng remained on the bench during Red Star Belgrade's big victory against Mladost Lučani (5-1).

In Saudi Arabia , the matches of the 10th day are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday.