European and Brazilian football: Match results and disciplinary incidents

In the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund maintained its lead at the top of the table with a 1-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt, secured by a late goal from Maximilian Beier. RB Leipzig delivered a dominant 4-0 performance against Elversberg, while Werder Bremen secured a 3-2 away win against Mainz, aided by two penalties from Marvin Flarke.

In the Premier League, Liverpool defeated Brighton 2-0 to remain within six points of the top, while Manchester United suffered a heavy 3-0 home defeat against Bournemouth, leaving their manager Michael Carrick facing uncertain future.

In Brazil, a match between Santos and Bahia ended in a 1-1 draw but was overshadowed by significant tension. Neymar received a direct red card following a confrontation with Rodrigo Nestor and a VAR review. The situation escalated after his dismissal as he approached the Bahia bench, requiring teammates to intervene to prevent further conflict.