Match Previews - Page 25

In the last round against Bayern, Chelsea struggled throughout the match. Center-back Chalobah scored an own goal in the middle of the first half, and they were already two goals down by halftime

In the previous round against Slavia Prague, they were on the back foot for most of the match

Football is never an isolated island; every match carries the imprints of the past. When Tottenham heads north again to challenge Bodø/Glimt within the Arctic Circle, it’s hard not to draw parallels with the epic Europa League semi-final five months ago.

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee announced that in the Africa zone World Cup qualifier on March 21 this year, where South Africa initially defeated Lesotho 2-0

In the 5th round of the Italian Serie A on September 29, 2025, Parma and Torino will face off. For both teams, this is a chance to secure points, and they will fight hard for it.

In the 5th round of Italy's Serie A on September 29, 2025, Genoa will face Lazio. The visitors are determined to win on Monday.

In the 7th round of the Spanish La Liga on September 29, 2025, Valencia will face Oviedo. Neither team wants to lose.

In the 6th round of the English Premier League on September 29, 2025, Everton will face West Ham. Moyes will try to defeat his former team.

Aston Villa currently sits 18th in the league with only 3 points, reflecting a poor start to the season and an urgent need to secure points. In their last 10 matches across all competitions, they have recorded 3 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses

Sheffield United’s recent form has been inconsistent. In their last 10 matches, they have recorded only 2 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses. Their attack occasionally shines—such as last round’s 4-1 home thrashing of Bradford—but overall scoring efficiency is low. Defensively,

Barcelona has been in formidable form, securing victories over Valencia and convincingly winning away games against Oviedo and Newcastle.

AC Milan, as a traditional powerhouse, has been performing impressively this season