In the wake of the 2026 World Cup draw, Senegalese footballers were expected to make their mark on European pitches. And they didn't disappoint, as exemplified by Ibrahim Mbaye, who scored his first Ligue 1 goal for Paris Saint-Germain in their resounding 5-0 victory over Rennes. Also on Matchday 15, Monaco, featuring Lamine Camara and Krépin Diatta (who came on in the 83rd minute), lost 1-0 away to Stade Brestois. Abdallah Sima remained on the bench and did not feature in Lens' victory away to Nantes.

Strasbourg, with Mamadou Sarr as captain, lost to Toulouse (1-0). At the Allianz Riviera, Nice continued their downward spiral. Despite a fine performance from Yehvann Diouf and Antoine Mendy's inclusion in the starting lineup, the Eagles suffered their seventh consecutive defeat against Angers (0-1). Away to Auxerre, Metz, with Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly in the starting eleven but without Habib Diallo, lost (3-1). Le Havre, boasting a strong Senegalese contingent – Mory Diaw, Arouna Sanganté, Rassoul Ndiaye, and Issa Soumaré, all in the starting lineup – were held to a draw by Paris FC, with Moustapha Mbow also starting in central defense (0-0). Lorient, with Sambou Soumano in the starting lineup but Bamba Dieng on the bench, defeated Lyon, featuring Moussa Niakhaté (1-0).

In England , for Matchday 15, Iliman Ndiaye's Everton defeated Nottingham Forest 3-0. The Senegalese virtuoso distinguished himself by providing an assist for Thierno Barry's second goal. Idrissa Gana Gueye, suspended for three matches, was absent. Pape Matar Sarr came on in the 80th minute and contributed to Tottenham's 2-0 victory against Brentford. Crystal Palace, still without the injured Ismaïla Sarr, secured a 2-1 win away at Fulham. West Ham and El Hadji Malick Diouf earned a valuable point at Brighton (1-1). Habib Diarra, still injured, did not feature in Sunderland's 3-0 defeat to Manchester City.

In Spain , during matchday 15, Villarreal, without Pape Alassane Gueye, defeated Getafe (2-0). With Nobel Mendy starting in central defense, but without Pathé Ciss, Rayo Vallecano lost to Espanyol Barcelona (1-0).

In Germany , for the 13th matchday, Nicolas Jackson's Bayern Munich crushed Stuttgart (5-0). The Senegalese striker, who started the match, was substituted in the 59th minute by Harry Kane, who scored a hat-trick.

In Italy , on Matchday 14, Hellas Verona, with Cheikh Tidiane Niasse in the starting lineup, defeated Atalanta 3-1. At the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, Inter Milan thrashed Assane Diao's Como 4-0. The young Senegalese striker, recently returned from injury, came on in the 46th minute. Cremonese, without Mikayil Ngor Faye, beat Lecce 2-0. Boulaye Dia's Lazio were held to a 1-1 draw by Bologna. The Senegalese striker remained on the bench and did not play. Idrissa Gueye's Udinese and Abdoulaye Niakhaté Ndiaye's Parma play on Monday.

In Belgium , for the 17th matchday, Anderlecht, with Moussa Ndiaye (substituted in the 46th minute) and Ilay Camara in the starting lineup, suffered a heavy defeat against Westerlo (4-0). League leaders Union Saint-Gilloise, featuring Ousseynou Niang, were held to a draw by Gent (1-1). The Senegalese winger played the full match but failed to make a decisive contribution.

In Turkey , for the 15th matchday, Galatasaray, still without the injured Ismaël Jakobs, defeated Samsunspor, featuring Chérif Ndiaye, 3-2. The Saudi Arabian league is currently on a break.