This weekend, there are plenty of matches worth watching once again. Not only in Belgium, but across Europe, top clubs are competing for crucial points in their respective leagues. Read about the most exciting matches of the weekend in this article.
Friday, September 27
Five clubs in Belgium currently have 13 points, 6 points behind league leader Genk. Therefore, it’s crucial for all these teams to perform their best in every match and secure the points. This is especially true for Club Brugge, which began the new season as the defending champion. After 8 games, Blauw-Zwart is in 4th place and urgently needs to collect points to keep up with Genk. Their opponent this week is Charleroi, which finished 13th last year and is now holding its own against the top of Belgian football. The Zebras are coming off a draw against Anderlecht, while Club Brugge lost to KAA Gent earlier this week.
Saturday, September 28
Manchester City is on the verge of losing its lead in the Premier League. That’s what’s at stake if the Citizens don’t win against Newcastle this weekend. The team of Kevin De Bruyne and Jérémy Doku has only one point more than Liverpool, which is playing bottom-placed Wolverhampton this weekend. And Newcastle won’t give up points easily, as they showed earlier this month against Tottenham. Manchester City’s last match ended in a draw against Arsenal, while Newcastle lost to Fulham.
Just like Club Brugge, it’s also important for Genk to fight for every point. After 8 games, Genk is at the top of the standings, but they know that lead could be caught up quickly. A win against KV Mechelen this week could solidify their position and extend their lead, but that’s easier said than done. Mechelen is currently 9th, but they’ve had some strong results this season. Earlier this week, they won against Cercle Brugge and have also beaten Charleroi and Antwerp.
In Germany, the defending champion faces the record holder: Bayer Leverkusen is visiting Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena. Bayern Munich, which has won the most Bundesliga titles to date, is once again at the top of the table. With Vincent Kompany as coach, they have gained 3 points more than Leverkusen so far. Bayern has won all of their matches so far, while Leverkusen has lost one.
Sunday, September 29
In a true Antwerp derby, Antwerp will host their rival Beerschot at the Bosuilstadion. The “Great Old” secured the double two years ago by winning both the league title and the cup, but the Sinjoren have been less successful since then. Their opponent Beerschot has returned to the top tier of Belgian football after a two-year absence, having been promoted last year. A victory for Antwerp would mean moving up to second place in the standings, while Beerschot remains near the bottom.
Manchester United fans are still waiting for a positive change compared to last year when they had one of their worst seasons ever. Currently, the Red Devils are in 11th place, with only 7 points after 5 matches. If they don’t collect points soon, the team could be heading for another disastrous season. Their opponent this weekend, Tottenham, hasn’t had much success either. Last year, they finished 5th, but currently, they are level with Manchester United. For both teams, the 3 points are crucial.
To wrap up the week, we follow a Madrid derby between Atlético and Real. As city rivals, these two teams have a long-standing rivalry, but right now, it’s all about the 3 points. Real Madrid would love to claim those points, as after 6 matchdays, they are trailing their biggest rival Barcelona. Barça currently has a 4-point lead over Real Madrid, meaning Los Blancos need to catch up. For Atlético, a victory would mean jumping from 4th to 2nd place, overtaking Real Madrid.
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