Previews

Bayern Munich host VfB Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena on Friday evening to open the Bundesliga season, with the champions looking to continue a perfect pre-season run against opponents who have shown flashes of quality but lacked consistency. Bayern’s form heading into the campaign is nothing short of spotless. Their …

Crystal Palace host Manchester City at Selhurst Park on Friday evening as the Eagles look to arrest a difficult start to the season against opponents who have similarly blown hot and cold through the closing weeks of pre-season. Palace’s recent form has been patchy. Their most recent outing ended in …

Barcelona host Athletic Club at the Spotify Camp Nou on Thursday evening as the Catalans look to build on an emphatic start to the season against opponents who have found the going tough in recent weeks. Barcelona’s form has been outstanding heading into this one. Their most recent outing brought …

Chelsea host Luton Town at Stamford Bridge on Thursday evening in a Carabao Cup second round tie that sees the Blues welcome League One opposition on the back of a strong start to their own season. Chelsea arrive full of confidence after a productive summer. Their most recent outing brought …

Lyon host Fenerbahce at the Groupama Stadium on Wednesday evening in the second leg of their Champions League qualifying tie, with the sides level at 1-1 after a tightly contested first leg in Istanbul. Lyon’s recent form has been mixed heading into this decisive night. Their most recent outing brought …

Real Madrid host Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday evening as Los Blancos look to maintain their perfect start to the season against a Real Sociedad side yet to find any rhythm in the opening weeks of the campaign. Madrid’s form could scarcely be better heading into this …

Tottenham host Charlton Athletic at their own stadium on Wednesday evening in a Carabao Cup second round tie that sees a top-flight side welcome League One opposition, with Spurs looking to bounce their season back into gear after a stuttering start. Spurs have found the opening weeks of the campaign …

Valencia host Real Betis at the Mestalla on Tuesday evening in a matchday two fixture that pits two sides with contrasting starts against each other, with both looking to build early momentum in the new La Liga season. Los Che head into the game on the back of an underwhelming …

Nottingham Forest host Leeds United at the City Ground on Tuesday evening for a Carabao Cup tie that arrives just days after the two sides met in the Premier League. Both clubs go into the fixture with recent history fresh in the memory and contrasting form heading into the competition. …

Roma open their Serie A campaign at home to Fiorentina at the Olimpico on Monday evening, with both sides using the visit as their first competitive test of the new season after contrasting pre-season programmes. The Giallorossi arrive with a summer that has swung between promise and profligacy. Their most …