This week, we dive into the most exciting matches of the weekend. Across Europe’s top domestic leagues, major clubs are clashing in the fight for their national championships. Read all about it in this article.
Friday, November 22
On Friday evening, Antwerp and Dender kick off Matchday 15 of the Jupiler Pro League. The “Kadavers” from Denderleeuw visit the Bosuil Stadium, where “The Great Old” await them with a fair dose of confidence. Antwerp currently sits second in the JPL standings and could close the gap on leaders Genk with a win. For Dender, the three points are critical to escape the relegation zone: after 14 matches, they’ve only secured 17 points. As a newly promoted team, it would be unfortunate if Dender had to return to the second division after just one season. However, they will have to do without their top scorer Bruny Nsimba, who is suspended for this match.
Saturday, November 23
A few years ago, Juventus was the undisputed champion of Italy, winning the Serie A title every year from 2012 to 2020. This streak further cemented their position as record holders with 36 championships. In recent years, however, the club has struggled, hitting a low point with a 7th-place finish in 2023. Currently, the “Old Lady” sits in 6th place, just two points behind league leaders Napoli. A win against AC Milan could see Juventus take the top spot. AC Milan, another Serie A powerhouse with 19 national titles, last won the championship in 2022. Currently in 7th place, Milan also needs to secure points quickly.
Meanwhile, in England, two major clubs face off this weekend as Manchester City hosts Tottenham at the Etihad Stadium. The “Cityzens” are near the top of the Premier League standings but still trail Liverpool by a significant margin. Even with a win, City cannot overtake the Reds just yet. Tottenham, however, has even more to prove. The “Spurs” are currently languishing in 10th place, a deeply disappointing position for the London club, making this match a crucial opportunity for redemption.
Back in Belgium, Charleroi travels to face Genk. The league leaders will want to retain their position at the top of the JPL and extend their lead over Antwerp with another three points. To do so, they’ll need to get past Charleroi, who managed to end a poor run of form with a win against Westerlo. The middle of the table remains tightly contested, so Charleroi will aim to maintain their momentum. An upset win against the league leaders would be a significant step forward.
Sunday, November 24
Sunday also sees action in Belgium, where KV Mechelen hosts bottom-placed Beerschot. The “Mannekes” from Antwerp have just returned to the top flight this season but have yet to impress. If they can’t deliver better results in the second half of the season, they may face a swift return to the second division. For Mechelen, three points would strengthen their position in the top six of the JPL standings.
The match between Napoli and AS Roma this weekend raises two key questions. First: Who will be at the top of Serie A after this round? Napoli currently holds a one-point lead over five other teams, with Juventus just two points behind. Second: Can AS Roma turn their season around? The Roman club has struggled with poor results, recently appointing their fourth manager of the year. Claudio Ranieri now faces the task of helping the team prove themselves against Napoli.
Anderlecht and Gent close out the weekend with a pivotal match. Both teams are keen to stay in the top six of the Jupiler Pro League, but the standings are incredibly tight. Anderlecht currently sits 4th with 23 points, while Gent is 5th with 22 points. Their positions are precarious, as the seven teams below them are all within six points of overtaking.
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