Three big matches in England, heated clashes in Rome and on the Côte d'Azur, the biggest derbies in the former Yugoslavia and a few more matches that promise...
Probably the most exciting weekend is ahead for all football lovers, Saturday and Sunday will be marked by derbies across Europe.
Ostrvo will be particularly shaken, where spectacular events are expected in the 5th round of the Premier League.
Merseyside, Theatre of Dreams and Emirates
It all starts at 13.30:XNUMX p.m. (an hour earlier local time) when Liverpool and Everton will clash in the famous Merseyside derby.
The English champions are coming into the local clash after winning their first five matches this season in the final minutes of the match, several in injury time.
"It's all good for the team's mentality, but we need to get back to the simpler way of winning," said Andy Robertson, the Reds' full-back.
The most expensive signing, Alexander Isak, made his debut on Wednesday against Atletico Madrid and is expected to play in the derby.
"Tell David Moyes he's definitely not ready for 90 minutes yet," joked Liverpool manager Arne Slott.
On the same day at 18.30:XNUMX PM, Manchester United and Chelsea will meet at Old Trafford, and on Sunday, one of the matches of the season will be played - Arsenal will welcome Manchester City at the Emirates.
"We go to London with a good feeling," said Pep Guardiola, after City, after a weak start, tied two solid victories over Manchester United and Napoli.
It will be another meeting with his former assistant Mikel Arteta.
Rome under siege by fans from all over Europe
Sunday is supposed to be a day for Rome's football festival, but ahead of the big derby between Lazio and Roma, there's more talk about the fans.
As reported by "Gazeta delo Sport", in addition to local fans of the two clubs, "tifosa" from all over Europe who have friendly relations with Lazio or Roma are also expected to arrive.
"The alert is high, because the last derby brought 24 injured police officers and six arrested ultras. But it is also high because, as then, there will be numerous infiltrations by foreign fans - these are fierce hooligans, always ready to clash and create chaos wherever they travel in Europe. The two Roman fan bases have long since turned to the right," wrote "Gazeta".
Due to security concerns, Serie A has decided to play this match at 12.30:XNUMX, and one of Lazio's defenders should be our Adam Marušić.
The eternal and eternal derby
It will also be exciting in the Balkans, more precisely in Serbia and Croatia, where the two biggest derbies are being played.
Partizan, which has not won in the "eternal derby" since 2023, welcomes Red Star with four Montenegrins in the team and an atmosphere that has never been better in recent years.
The derby at the former army stadium will be played on Saturday at 19 p.m., and Milan Vukotić, Andrej Kostić, Milan Roganović and Stefan Milić are expected to be part of the spectacle.
Belgrade portal "Mozzartsport" dedicated a special text to our football players before the derby, but also reminded us of some who have successfully worn the black and white jersey in the past.
Both great rivals are undefeated, so it is clear how important Saturday's derby is.
Two hours earlier, Poljud and Hajduk were "burning" - with an identical score and 13 points each at the top, they welcomed the "eternal derby".
Hot in Provence, Athens and Eindhoven too
The super weekend will be completed by several more great matches, such as the clash between Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain, the only European champions from France.
Local rivals - Lens, our Andrija Bulatović, and Lille - will also meet in that country.
Big derbies will also be played in Greece and the Netherlands - Panathinaikos welcomes Olympiacos, while PSV Eindhoven will host Ajax.
All derbies of the weekend
Saturday
Liverpool - Everton (13.30h)
Hajduk - Dinamo (17.00:XNUMX p.m.)
M. United - Chelsea (18.30pm)
Partizan - C. star (19pm)
Lans - Lil (21.05:XNUMX p.m.)
Sunday
Lazio - Rome (12.30:XNUMX p.m.)
PSV - Time (14.30:XNUMX p.m.)
Arsenal - M. siti (17.30:XNUMX p.m.)
Panathinaikos - Olympiacos (20.00h)
Marseille - PSG (20.45pm)
Bonus video:
