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41 matches, one Madrid derby: Sunday’s cross-league football guide

A 41-match Sunday spans eight leagues, led by the Madrid derby and featuring major table tests for Flamengo, Manchester City, Nashville and others.

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.

15 matches, two leagues and a first-points race across Thursday

A 15-match Thursday spans the opening Champions League league-stage fixtures and a busy MLS regular-season programme, led by Manchester United v Sabah FA and several top-table meetings.

34 Matches, Eight Leagues: Sunday’s Essential Football Guide

A 34-match Sunday spans eight leagues, with Arsenal v Chelsea, top-of-the-table meetings in Argentina and Brazil, and several early-season table tests.

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.

Thursday’s 21-Match Slate: Vancouver–Houston Tops Europa League Play-Off Action

The day combines a packed Europa League play-off schedule with an early La Liga test for Alaves and a full MLS programme. Vancouver Whitecaps v Houston Dynamo provides the standout contest, while Rayo Vallecano v Alaves and Colorado Rapids v Los Angeles FC add further table-focused interest.

Sunday’s 22-Match Football Preview: Key Clashes Across Brazil, Argentina, Spain and MLS

The match not to miss is Corinthians v Cruzeiro, where one point separates two upper-table sides with strong recent records.

Sergi Solans scores 2 goals as Real Salt Lake win 3-0

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Sergi Solans scored twice, including an 80th-minute finish, as Real Salt Lake beat New England Revolution 3-0 at Rio Tinto Stadium.

Three goals and 21 shots send Vancouver clear at Real Salt Lake

Vancouver Whitecaps beat Real Salt Lake 3-0, with B. White, Thomas Müller and Yadaly Diaby scoring in a result that strengthened Vancouver’s position atop the Western Conference.

Real Salt Lake’s 14 shots cannot prevent New York City FC’s 2-0 win

New York City FC beat Real Salt Lake 2-0, scoring through Nicolás Fernández Mercau and Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos despite the hosts leading the shot and possession statistics.