Eurotrip. A 7,000-km trip in France, Asensio's masterpiece assist, how to debut with sent off

On the past weekend, there was the usual plethora of football. While matches of the regular round took place only in Italy among the top leagues, other countries offered exciting cup clashes. Notably, the Bundesliga was on a break among the leading European championships.

In this piece, we've gathered all the most interesting happenings from the world of football. Let's talk about unexpected sensations, stunning comebacks, and more.

Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper saved two penalties in three minutes

During the third round of the FA Cup, Sheffield Wednesday from the Championship faced Cardiff City. The Welsh club conceded a goal in the second minute of the match but had a chance to equalize moments later. Ryan Wintle stepped up to take the penalty but couldn't beat Cameron Dawson. Just three minutes later, Callum Robinson missed another penalty. Sheffield Wednesday's goalkeeper showed great courage and managed to keep his goal untouched, allowing his team to advance to the next stage of the tournament.

Bournemouth's incredible comeback

Once again in the English Cup. Bournemouth visited Queens Park Rangers in London, a team that's been having a tough season and is considered one of the main contenders for relegation from the Championship. The guests predictably took control of the ball, but just before the break, it found its way into their net twice. However, the hosts couldn't handle the pressure, and by the 58th minute, Bournemouth managed to level the score - precise strikes credited to Tavernier and Mura. The guests were not keen on playing another match against QPR a week later and continued to press the London team's goal. Ultimately, with the efforts of Justin Kluivert, Bournemouth engineered an impressive comeback and advanced to the next round of the tournament.

What is bad luck? Ask Verona

The leader of Serie A, Milan's Inter, hosted Verona on their home ground for the 19th matchday. The match was anticipated to be an easy stroll for Simone Inzaghi's men, yet the first half transpired as a rather evenly contested affair. Nonetheless, Inter did manage to head into halftime in the lead, with the season's top scorer, Lautaro Martinez, marking the goal. The Argentine striker struck again early in the second half, but the officials disallowed the goal due to an offside position. Altering the dynamics on the field was the entrance of Verona's forward, Tomá Anri. The Frenchman leveled the score just a minute later, seemingly steering Verona towards an unexpected draw. However, Inzaghi's trump card emerged towards the end: Davide Frattesi was quick to react to the rebound, once again propelling his team ahead. As the match approached its final moments, Verona earned a penalty, presenting an excellent opportunity to snatch a point from Milan. Stepping up to the spot was Anri once more, but his shot struck the crossbar, denying his team a chance to escape the relegation zone. Intriguingly, following the frustrating miss, the footballer faced threats from some disgruntled fans.

Napoli's winter newcomer managed to receive a red card within four minutes on the field

In the 19th round clash of the Italian Serie A, the reigning champion visited Turin. The match result came as a surprise to many as Torino defeated Matzari's wards with a scoreline of 3-0. At halftime, Napoli's newcomer Pasquale Mazzocchi made an appearance on the field; just a day before, he was acquired from Salernitana for 3 million euros. However, within four minutes, the defender unjustly played roughly against Valentino Lazaro, earning a well-deserved red card. Mazzocchi's tackle directly struck his opponent's knee, tarnishing his debut for the new team.

Lille and PSG displayed their mettle in the French Cup

Within the 1/32 finals of the French Cup, Lille hosted Golden Lion on their home turf. The visitors traversed nearly 7,000 kilometers only to suffer a resounding defeat. It's worth noting that Golden Lion represents the island of Martinique, an overseas department of France located in the Caribbean Basin.

Paulo Fonseca fielded the first-choice lineup for this encounter. His team dismantled their opponents in the first half, slotting seven unanswered goals past the modest visitors. In the second half, Lille's players added five more goals, swelling the match score to an outrageous level. The 0-12 fiasco will likely linger in the memories of Golden Lion's players for a long time.

In another fixture, the Parisian giants PSG traveled to face amateur club Revel. Following the draw, a video circulated online where the team's players expressed joy at the opportunity to play against the country's strongest team. However, the reality turned out grim. Revel managed to hold off the Parisians only for the opening 15 minutes of the match. The encounter predictably ended in a rout, with the hosts' net witnessing a staggering nine goals. To be fair, Revel attempted to respond in kind and managed to test Keylor Navas' goal five times, but ultimately failed to convert. By the way, have a look at the best assist from last weekend. Marco Asensio's elegant backheel pass assisted Mbappé in scoring the fourth goal of the match.

A 15-year-old debutant in the world's oldest football tournament

In a closing tale from the FA Cup, what might attract attention in an utterly ordinary match between Blackburn Rovers and Cambridge United? However, beyond the multitude of goals (the game ended with Rovers winning 5-2), there was yet another interesting occurrence in this encounter. In the 91st minute, 15-year-old Rory Finneran stepped onto the field for Blackburn.

Interestingly, the young lad's jersey lacked the club sponsor's logo. This was due to Blackburn's sponsor being one of the largest vape shops in Britain—Totally Wicked. Legislatively, in the United Kingdom, individuals under 18 are not only prohibited from smoking but also from advertising smoking and vaping.