With the last international break of the year out of the way, we can finally focus on four months of non-stop domestic football. In the eyes of many, this is where the season actually starts. The stakes get higher and the pretenders are separated from the contenders. This coming weekend already provides us with some early markers to set the tone for the rest of the season. Can’t wait to watch these matches.

  1. Lyon vs St Etienne
  2. Hertha vs Hoffenheim
  3. Mainz vs Dortmund
  4. Watford vs Liverpool
  5. West Ham vs City
  6. Spurs vs Chelsea
  7. Atletico vs Barcelona
  8. Bournemouth vs Arsenal
  9. Sevilla vs Valladolid
  10. Nice vs Lille
  11. Lazio vs Milan
  12. Espanyol vs Giriona
  13. Genoa vs Sampdoria
  14. Villarreal vs Betis