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36 Matches, Eight Leagues: Roma and Inter Set the Day’s Main Test
A 36-match guide to Saturday’s football, led by the top-two meeting between AS Roma and Inter and Barcelona’s visit to Sevilla.
10 points separate Elche and Real Madrid before a four-match day
A four-match guide to Tuesday’s football, led by Elche’s meeting with second-placed Real Madrid and featuring contrasting table positions in Spain and Argentina.
41 matches, eight leagues: Saturday’s table-shaping football guide
A 41-match guide to Saturday’s football across eight leagues, led by MLS leaders Nashville SC visiting second-placed Inter Miami.
34 Matches, Eight Leagues: Sunday’s Essential Football Guide
A 34-match Sunday spans eight leagues, with Arsenal v Chelsea, top-of-the-table meetings in Argentina and Brazil, and several early-season table tests.
Seven matches, six leagues: Friday’s table-shaping football guide
A seven-match Friday guide spanning six leagues, with Bayern München v VfB Stuttgart headlining a schedule packed with early table questions.
Thursday’s 21-Match Slate: Vancouver–Houston Tops Europa League Play-Off Action
The day combines a packed Europa League play-off schedule with an early La Liga test for Alaves and a full MLS programme. Vancouver Whitecaps v Houston Dynamo provides the standout contest, while Rayo Vallecano v Alaves and Colorado Rapids v Los Angeles FC add further table-focused interest.
Saturday’s 14-Match Soccer Schedule Features Palmeiras–Fluminense Clash and Argentina Derby
The day’s central contest is Fluminense against Palmeiras, where fourth meets first and contrasting form adds context to the 13-point gap. Estudiantes v Gimnasia brings the strongest derby narrative in Argentina, while La Liga’s opening fixtures and MLS’s simultaneous five-game window complete a broad cross-league agenda.
Athletic ClubAlaves23 shots, six saves and no goals at San Mamés
Athletic Club dominated possession and shots against Alaves but drew 0-0 after Oihan Sancet missed a 70th-minute penalty. Sivera made six saves as Alaves held on.
AlavesValencia15 Shots, One Goal: Luis Rioja Gives Valencia a 1-0 Win at Alaves
Luis Rioja scored in the 78th minute as Valencia defeated Alaves 1-0, ending their winless start despite Alaves recording more shots.
Racing SantanderAlavesYassir Zabiri’s brace gives Racing Santander a 2-1 win over Alaves
Yassir Zabiri scored twice as Racing Santander came from behind to beat Alaves 2-1, despite the visitors recording more shots and shots on target.
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OsasunaLucas Boyé’s Hat-Trick Sends Alaves to a 5-2 Win
Lucas Boyé scored a hat-trick as Alaves defeated Osasuna 5-2, moving to 10 points after four unbeaten matches while Osasuna suffered their first loss of the season.
AlavesVillarreal1-0 win puts Alaves’ defensive resistance above Villarreal’s dominance
Alaves defeated Villarreal 1-0 through Lucas Boye’s first-half goal, with goalkeeper Antonio Sivera making six saves as the hosts resisted 75% possession and 18 shots from the visitors.