League football resumes today after the first round of the international break of the 2024/2025 season.
This weekend’s fixtures will also be the last fixtures before the first round of the 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League, which has now worn a new look as opposed to the Round Robin format it used to be.
As usual, there will be enthralling matches across top leagues, and here are some of them.
Southampton vs Manchester United – Saturday, September 14
All eyes have been on Eric Ten Hag, and there have been a lot of discussions (and doubts) over his future at Old Trafford. The Dutch recently replied to Cristiano Ronaldo’s comments on the status of the club and their tendency on winning the championship. Manchester United might condemn them to their worst start to the season since 1986/87 if they fail to win against Southampton City. They only have 3 points after a back-to-back loss to Brighton and Liverpool.
Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid – Saturday, September 14
Before the break, Real Madrid suffered to beat Real Betis at home but will look to regain more stability when they visit the Anoeta Stadium tomorrow. They have not had it easy and do not look as though they want to defend their title, although there’s still a long way to go. Real Sociedad sit in 13th with 4 points while Real Madrid sit 2nd with 8 points.
Hoffenheim vs Bayern Leverkusen – Saturday, September 14
Bayern Leverkusen’s unbeaten league run was finally ended by Leipzig before the international break. It was looking like it all this while but they have always found a way. Now that it has ended, they have all the job to keep being decent again, but they have a Hoffenheim that sits 11th with 3 points only, too.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal – Sunday, September 15
Arsenal will be without the services of Martin Odegaard and Ricardo Calafiori; this is not even the right time to lose players as fixtures are expected to hit hard from now. However, the London Derby will, no doubt, be one not to miss. Before the break, Arsenal suffered a frustrating draw at Brighton while Tottenham lost to Newcastle away from home.
Girona vs Barcelona – Sunday, September 15
Girona beat every team that came their way last season, including Barcelona. They beat Barcelona in style – coming from behind both home and away. It might be a season for revenge for Barcelona as they are in top form at the moment and sit on top of the table after four wins from four matches.
