Johan Vásquez leads Genoa to victory over Venezia

Johan Vásquez captained Genoa to a 1-0 victory against Venezia in Italy's Serie A. The defender played the full 90 minutes, helping the club reach seven points and move into sixteenth position, providing temporary relief from the relegation zone.

Other Mexican players saw action across European leagues. In Greece, Armando González played 60 minutes as Olympiacos defeated Kalamata 5-0, keeping the team in second place. In Portugal, Patricio Salas appeared as a substitute during Famalicão's 4-0 win over Rio Ave.

In Spain, Álvaro Fidalgo entered as a substitute for Real Betis during a scoreless draw against Celta de Vigo. Meanwhile, in the Dutch Eredivisie, Mateo Chávez played 87 minutes for AZ Alkmaar, who suffered a 2-0 defeat to Twente.