Midweek Premier League Matchday 21 did not just serve up routine fixtures; it delivered a festival of battles that cut right across the title race, top‑four chase, and relegation fight. Across England, 90‑minute wars of attrition unfolded under the floodlights, with emotions, tactics, and momentum all colliding in one brutally compressed round. Below is a long‑form, original blog‑style breakdown of the biggest battles of Matchday 21, written so you can publish it as a stand‑alone piece. A Midweek Built for Drama Matchday 21 of the 2025–26 Premier League season dropped between 6 and 8 January, a period when squads are stretched and every point feels heavier than usual. It was a midweek that asked harsh questions of rotations, mental strength, and tactical adaptability. The card was loaded: A relegation six‑pointer at the London Stadium between West Ham and Nottingham Forest. A high‑stakes Bournemouth v Tottenham clash with implications for Europe and survival. A looming headline title...
Mbappe has struggled to deal with Hansi Flick's side's high line, as evidenced by the record he set during the encounter.
With eight offsides in the encounter against Barcelona, Mbappe currently has the most in a La Liga match in the last decade.
The highest number of offside calls in a single LaLiga game this decade is 6 (Cyle Larin against Almería in 2023).
Kylian Mbappé was flagged offside six times throughout the first half of El Clásico.
A brace for Robert Lewandowski in the early moments of the second half puts Barcelona well ahead of their rivals, as they raced to El Clásico victory and extended their advantage at the top of the La Liga standings.
Lamine Yamal and Raphinha added goals to Barcelona's lead, causing Real Madrid fans to leave the stadium before the final whistle.
Kylian Mbappé was flagged offside six times throughout the first half of El Clásico.
A brace for Robert Lewandowski in the early moments of the second half puts Barcelona well ahead of their rivals, as they raced to El Clásico victory and extended their advantage at the top of the La Liga standings.
Lamine Yamal and Raphinha added goals to Barcelona's lead, causing Real Madrid fans to leave the stadium before the final whistle.

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