Champions League teams are back from the international break and preparing for a high-stakes stretch. Real Madrid and Barcelona both have six crucial matches coming up, including pivotal Champions League fixtures and the season’s first Clásico, when they’ll meet at the Santiago Bernabéu on October 26. Real Madrid’s Champions League schedule features a much-anticipated battle with Juventus at the Bernabéu on October 22, followed quickly by another blockbuster away to Liverpool at Anfield on November 4, with Madrid seeking to extend their unbeaten European run after wins over Marseille and Kairat Almaty. Barcelona, after an early setback against Paris Saint-Germain, are looking to rebound in group matches against Olympiacos and then Club Brugge, a key outing for their hopes of reaching the knockout phase, while Chelsea’s exciting young forward Quenda is drawing attention with three assists in his last four matches and a Champions League goal, suggesting the London club’s attack coming to life.
In Spain, La Liga sides have had a mixed Champions League start. Real Madrid look set for the knockout rounds, with Barcelona and Atlético Madrid also well positioned if they can avoid slip-ups in tough upcoming matches. Villarreal, by contrast, are struggling to keep pace, while Athletic Bilbao are already facing an uphill qualification battle. Kylian Mbappé has started the Champions League on fire for PSG, netting five goals in the early stages, making him one of the competition’s top performers.
Turning to international news, Lionel Messi is poised to break FIFA’s all-time international assists record in Argentina’s upcoming friendly against Puerto Rico, with the match now set for Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium after a venue change due to security concerns. Messi, tied with Landon Donovan at 58 assists, only needs one more to claim the record outright. In the US, Inter Miami remain in focus as Messi balances club and international duties, while Christian Pulisic’s AC Milan are under scrutiny after Alexis Saelemaekers was injured on Belgium duty, reportedly set to miss at least one league match, with Milan’s tough run including games against Fiorentina, Atalanta, Roma, Inter, and Lazio.
In Serie A, controversy surrounds the decision to move Milan’s match against Como to Australia, with Christian Pulisic briefly commenting but leaving debate unresolved. In the Premier League, anticipation is rising for Liverpool v Manchester City, with City looking to extend dominance but Liverpool showcasing improved defensive metrics. Meanwhile, Erling Haaland has again made headlines, breaking records in Norway’s qualifiers, reinforcing his status as one of world soccer’s most prolific strikers.
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