Before we get to that industrial-sized international break, we have one less crunch class to preview- a Madrid derby that is absolutely huge for both sides. Atletico Madrid hosts Real Madrid in a match that has the entire football world talking this weekend. It is probably the biggest game of the weekend that preludes the first international window of the 2026-27 season. The … [Read more...] about Real Madrid at Atletico Madrid Predicted Starting XIs, Match FYIs
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Real Madrid Injury List at Atletico Madrid: Eder Militao, Rodrygo, Ferland Mendy
Jose Mourinho only has three injury concerns, ahead of tomorrow's Madrid derby at the Metropolitano. Rodrygo (knee) is a long term injury absentee while Eder Militao (unspecified muscular injury) and Ferland Mendy (hip injury) will also remain sidelined this weekend. Otherwise, Mourinho has a fully fit and available squad for Sunday's capital city derby. … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Injury List at Atletico Madrid: Eder Militao, Rodrygo, Ferland Mendy
Atletico Madrid Team News vs Real Madrid: Julian Alvarez, Pablo Barrios, Alexander Sorloth
Tomorrow's Madrid derby has no shortage of story lines, with Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez being right at the top of the topic list. After enduring an absolutely insane transfer saga this summer, surrounding a potential move to FC Barcelona that never even materialized, the Argentine has not been much of a major factor for this team, so far this season. Currently … [Read more...] about Atletico Madrid Team News vs Real Madrid: Julian Alvarez, Pablo Barrios, Alexander Sorloth
Man City Predicted XI at Sunderland: Potential New Roles for Enzo Fernandez, Rayan Cherki
Manchester City head into the final match, before the super sized international break, with a nearly fully fit squad. Jeremy Doku could feature at Sunderland on Sunday, and he's the club's only injury concern. As Man City manager Enzo Maresca said on Wednesday: "Jeremy is quite close - we are happy!" Phil Foden remains out though, due to suspension. With that in mind, we could … [Read more...] about Man City Predicted XI at Sunderland: Potential New Roles for Enzo Fernandez, Rayan Cherki
Manchester United Predicted XI at Fulham: Luke Shaw Likely to Return
Luke Shaw did not look good the last time that he played, Manchester United's 5-2 win over Ipswich Town. Shaw was directly responsible for a defensive breakdown that yielded one of Ipswich's goals in that game, which so far is the only time that United have beaten a domestic opponent this season. … [Read more...] about Manchester United Predicted XI at Fulham: Luke Shaw Likely to Return
Manchester United Team News at Fulham: Carlos Baleba, Luke Shaw, Amad Diallo
Both Carlos Baleba (ankle) and Luke Shaw (thigh) could come off the injured list for Manchester United this weekend. United head to Fulham on Sunday, and manager Michael Carrick spoke on the fitness of both at his weekly news conference today. Carrick indicated that both Baleba and Shaw could be in contention to feature at Craven Cottage, it what will be the final match before … [Read more...] about Manchester United Team News at Fulham: Carlos Baleba, Luke Shaw, Amad Diallo
Liverpool Predicted XI at Bournemouth: Alisson, Isak, Barcola Should Return to First Team
After beating Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 in a midweek League Cup clash, and doing it with a rather rotated side, Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola will bring the first-teamers back for Sunday's Premier League fixture at AFC Bournemouth. Some of the players who started on the bench on Wednesday, guys like Allison, Alexander Isak, Jeremy Jacquet, Bradley Barcola, Ryan Gravenberch and … [Read more...] about Liverpool Predicted XI at Bournemouth: Alisson, Isak, Barcola Should Return to First Team
Barcelona Team News, Predicted XI at Sevilla: Joan Garcia a Doubt
It's a very quick turnaround for FC Barcelona, as they just got through thrashing Racing de Santander, 7-2, less than 24 hours ago. The league leaders travel to Sevilla for a Saturday La Liga fixture in what will be their second match in three days, but also their final game until October 10. That's because the September and October international breaks got merged into one … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News, Predicted XI at Sevilla: Joan Garcia a Doubt
Aston Villa Predicted XI at Tottenham: Likely Starts for Zion Suzuki, George Hemmings
With Marco Bizot now injured, Zion Suzuki steps in in between the sticks for Aston Villa. They'll head to Tottenham Hotspur in a matchup of two very desperate sides. Villa are the penultimate side in the Premier League table, so they need points, by any means necessary. Villa boss Unai Emery shuffled his lineup, as one would expect, for the League Cup win over Coventry City … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Predicted XI at Tottenham: Likely Starts for Zion Suzuki, George Hemmings
Tottenham Hotspur Predicted XI vs Aston Villa: Will Sandro Tonali Be Involved?
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Sandro Tonali missed out on the loss to Liverpool Tuesday night due to an unspecified knock. Will he feature on the weekend versus Aston Villa? After all, his injury is supposed to be very minor. But then again, an international break, and a very long one at that, is directly ahead, so maybe Tonali should be rested? … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Predicted XI vs Aston Villa: Will Sandro Tonali Be Involved?