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29 Matches, Eight Leagues: Sunday’s Early Table Tests

A 29-match Sunday spans eight leagues, led by the Manchester derby and featuring major tests for Barcelona, Bayern München, Flamengo and MLS leaders Vancouver Whitecaps.

11 matches, two leagues and early table pressure

A cross-league guide to 11 matches on Wednesday, led by Liverpool v Atletico Madrid in Europe and Nashville’s meeting with Toronto in MLS.

35 matches, eight leagues: Saturday’s football guide

A 35-match guide to Saturday’s football, led by Inter v Napoli and a packed programme across eight leagues.

36 matches, eight leagues: Sunday’s table stakes

A 36-match Sunday guide covering eight leagues, with table positions, recent form and the day’s key fixtures.

29 Matches Shape a Packed Saturday Football Schedule

The schedule combines a leading Brazilian fixture between Cruzeiro and Flamengo with meaningful midseason meetings in Brazil, Argentina and MLS. Europe’s opening rounds add fresh table questions, from Espanyol against Real Madrid to Inter’s visit from Monza.

Napoli’s seven-point start: from fourth to 12th and back to ninth

Form check

Napoli’s opening five rounds have produced a winding path from fourth to 12th and back to ninth. Two wins, a draw and two losses leave the team on seven points, six behind the leader, with stronger away scoring, two clean sheets and an unfinished tactical picture.

17 shots, 58% possession and a point apiece for Fiorentina and Napoli

Fiorentina came from behind to draw 1-1 with Napoli, as Billy Gilmour’s opener was cancelled out by Álex Jiménez after the interval.

Ødegaard’s 75th-minute goal gives Arsenal a 1-0 win over Napoli

Martin Ødegaard scored in the 75th minute as Arsenal beat Napoli 1-0 in the Champions League, despite the narrow scoreline following Arsenal’s clear advantage in possession, passes and shots.

15 shots and one Lobotka goal lift Napoli past Bologna

Stanislav Lobotka scored in the 66th minute as Napoli beat Bologna 1-0, controlling possession and chances to move to six points after four Serie A matches.

Lautaro’s 90th-minute goal completes Inter’s 3-2 comeback

Inter came from 2-0 down to beat Napoli 3-2, with Lautaro Martínez scoring twice, including the 90th-minute winner. Inter dominated possession and shot volume, while the result leaves them third and Napoli 10th in Serie A.

Como’s 21 shots secure a 2-1 win over Napoli

Como beat Napoli 2-1 at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona after Martin Baturina scored once and assisted Anastasios Douvikas in a three-goal first half.