Match Previews - Page 5

Last season, Millwall performed fairly well, finishing eighth in the Championship

Last season, Sporting Lisbon showcased their dominance in the league by clinching

Club Brugge, one of Belgium’s top-flight giants, have had a steady start to the domestic season,

Eintracht Frankfurt delivered a strong overall performance last season, finishing third in the Bundesliga and securing direct qualification for this year’s Champions League group stage.

Sporting Lisbon, one of the giants of the Portuguese league, clinched last season’s Primeira Liga title by a narrow two-point margin over rivals Benfica, securing a spot in this year’s Champions League group stage.

Premier League powerhouse Manchester City have had an inconsistent start to the season

Newcastle United rebounded impressively last season in the Premier League, finishing fifth and securing a spot in this year’s Champions League group stage.

Bookmakers opened the line with Liverpool favored at -0.75 goals, later adjusting to -1.0, signaling strong confidence in the home side. Squad valuations also underline the difference: Liverpool’s roster stands at €1.12 billion compared to Atletico’s €627 million. Moreover, the Reds have history firmly on their side, having beaten Atletico in all three of their most recent Champions League encounters.

Ajax remain the most decorated club in Dutch football history, boasting 28 Eredivisie titles since the league turned professional in 1956. However, their domestic dominance has waned in recent years.

Bayern Munich returned to the summit of German football last season, collecting 82 points to reclaim the Bundesliga crown for the 34th time in their history.

Paris Saint-Germain have ruled Ligue 1 since the 2012–2013 season, and last year they once again proved their superiority.