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Juventus vs NEC: Kickoff, lineups and McKennie role
Juventus vs NEC kicks off at 20.00 UK time at the Allianz Stadium, with Weston McKennie among the names drawing attention. Live updates showed Juventus in control, while Spalletti’s side found early signs of promise in a Europa League League Phase meeting that tested NEC’s defense and Juventus’ depth.
Omonia vs Celta: Europa League first meeting in Nicosia
Omonia vs Celta heads to the Neo GSP Stadium in Nicosia at 12:45 PM, with both clubs entering their first Europa League meeting from very different domestic runs.
Fábio Carvalho scores as Brentford stun Chelsea 3-0
Fábio Carvalho came off the bench to score in Brentford’s 3-0 win over Chelsea on Friday, a result that sent the hosts up to third in the Premier League and left Chelsea with three games without a win. João Pedro also withdrew from Brazil’s squad with injury.
bayern vs union berlin: Kane makes Bundesliga history
Harry Kane became the quickest player to reach 100 Bundesliga goals as Bayern Munich crushed Union Berlin 7-0 at the Allianz Arena. Michael Olise scored a hat-trick, Jamal Musiala opened the rout and Bayern moved top after an emphatic home win.
Alavés vs Barcelona in Liga F: Watch Guide on DAZN
Alavés vs Barcelona in Liga F draws attention for the clash between a side battling near the bottom and a Barcelona team on a strong run. The match is available through DAZN, with Barcelona listed top of the table in the supplied source data.
man city vs liverpool live: WSL form, TV, updates
Man City vs Liverpool arrives with both sides carrying early-season momentum in the Women’s Super League. Gareth Taylor says Liverpool want to stay unbeaten, while live coverage and team updates were set for Friday night.
Levante vs Athletic postponed in Valencia after rain
Levante vs Athletic was postponed minutes before kick-off in Valencia after heavy rain left the Ciutat de València pitch unplayable, with a new date still pending.
Spurs vs Sydney FC: Tottenham’s preseason test in Australia
Spurs vs Sydney FC takes Tottenham to Allianz Stadium in Sydney for their third preseason match and second stop in the southern hemisphere. Roberto De Zerbi’s side are looking to build on a 2-0 win over Auckland, while Sydney FC return home after last season’s Grand Final loss.
cardiff city vs wrexham ends 1-1 on Colwill free-kick
cardiff city vs wrexham finished level after Ruben Colwill’s 97th-minute free-kick rescued a point for Cardiff City at Cardiff City Stadium. Wrexham led through Kieffer Moore inside three minutes, but the Welsh derby swung late on.
deportivo vs elche: Riazor hosts LaLiga opener Monday
deportivo vs elche opens the LaLiga season on Monday at Riazor, with Deportivo back in the top flight and Elche carrying recent edge in the fixture. The match also revives a rivalry shaped by 47 meetings, a strong home record for Deportivo in A Coruña, and Elche’s 4-0 win in their last clash.
ccp vs palmeiras: Palmeiras Under Pressure in Libertadores
Palmeiras faced Cerro Porteño in the Copa Libertadores round of 16 with pressure building after the first leg. ESPN and BBC live data showed Palmeiras controlled most of the ball, while Cerro Porteño stayed compact and kept the tie alive with a 48th-minute goal from Pablo Vegetti.
Lee Kang-in scores on Atletico Madrid debut in 2-0 win
Lee Kang-in marked his Atlético Madrid debut with a goal as Diego Simeone’s side beat Málaga 2-0 to open their LaLiga season. Álex Baena also scored, and Simeone praised both for delivering late in the match.
Casa Pia vs Benfica Ends 1-1 After Late Equalizer
Casa Pia vs Benfica finished 1-1 in Liga Portugal, with Benfica leading early before Casa Pia struck late at home. The result left Casa Pia with 0 points from two matches, while Benfica moved to 4 points from two games.
Al Fayha vs Al Hilal: live Saudi Pro League start
Al Fayha vs Al Hilal was locked at 0-0 after six minutes in the Saudi Pro League, with Al Hilal bringing a perfect start and a strong XI into the match. The live stats pointed to early control, while the table and recent head-to-head gave the visitors the edge on paper.
Lens vs PSG: Red Card Report Frustrates Paris Saint-Germain
lens vs psg turned into more than a trophy loss for Paris Saint-Germain, with Nuno Mendes' late red card and the referee’s wording now raising questions for the French champions.
West Ham vs Charlton: 2-1 derby loss stings Hammers
West Ham vs Charlton ended 2-1 to the visitors at London Stadium, with Lloyd Jones and Tyreece Campbell scoring before Taty Castellanos missed a stoppage-time penalty. Charlton kept their perfect Championship start, while Nuno Espirito Santo’s side were left to rue missed chances in front of 62,500 fans.
Brentford vs Spurs: Opening-Day London Derby at Gtech
Brentford vs Spurs opens the Premier League season at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday, August 22. Tottenham arrive after major summer spending and a long injury list, while Brentford lean on continuity and home form.
udinese vs como: Kickoff, TV and Team News for Serie A
Udinese vs Como opens Serie A on August 22, 2026, at Bluenergy Stadium in Udine. The match starts at 18:30 CET and will be shown on DAZN in the UK and Ireland and Paramount+ in the US, with Nico Paz and Nicolò Zaniolo among the names to watch.
Espanyol vs Real Madrid standings after 2-1 win
Espanyol vs Real Madrid standings shifted after Madrid’s 2-1 win at the RCDE Stadium, with Carlos Espi’s late goal settling it. Espanyol had started the night second after a 3-0 opening win, while Madrid came in 15th.
Wrexham vs Watford live: TV, kick-off, team news
Wrexham vs Watford is live from the Racecourse Ground, with the hosts still chasing their first win of the season. Here is the kick-off time, where to watch in the USA and UK, and the early team updates after both sides’ opening results.
lee kang-in scores on Atlético Madrid debut in 2-0 win
Lee Kang-in marked his Atlético Madrid debut with a superb goal as Diego Simeone’s side beat Málaga 2-0 in their LaLiga opener at the Metropolitano on Wednesday. Álex Baena added a late free kick, and Simeone praised both scorers after a slow start.
Athletic vs Sevilla: Kickoff, form and team news
Athletic vs Sevilla kicks off August 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM at San Mamés in Bilbao. Sevilla bring early momentum, while Athletic face injury issues and a shaky pre-season.
Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Nassr: Papas backs bold approach
Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Nassr arrives with both clubs level on six points after perfect starts to the Saudi Pro League season. Arthur Papas says his side is ready for Tuesday’s test, while Al Nassr can move clear at the top with a win.
Genoa vs Napoli: Kickoff, Team News and Viewing Guide
Genoa vs Napoli opens the 2026-27 Serie A season at Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris, with Napoli arriving after a 6-2 friendly win over Aris Thessaloniki and Genoa fresh off a 4-1 Coppa Italia victory.