Those in positions of authority at La Liga team Sevilla will not be present at this weekend's matchup with Barcelona. Mundo Deportivo claims that this is the case, using the ongoing "Negreira case" as justification. As many will undoubtedly remember, Sevilla's board said in September that they would not be attending any of the events surrounding the team's La Liga away trip to Barcelona. The Nervionenses issued a statement outlining their reasons for declining the invitation to use an executive box at Montjuïc as well as the customary pre-match boardroom meal. As stated in the order circulated in the media, "complete indignation and rejection of the practices carried out by the former FC Barcelona leaders accused in the Negreira case, practices that supposedly constitute a crime for the Investigating Court number 1 of Barcelona." Furthermore, as previously said, the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán's leadership has not changed their position in the 12 mont
Following the international break, Europe's top leagues return, and this weekend's schedule promises some really interesting matches.
These are our top five picks for this weekend's must-see games.
Eintracht Frankfurt against Bayer Leverkusen
With Xabi Alonso's team unusually exposed at the back, Bayer Leverkusen's Bundesliga defense has not gone as planned.
However, as the champions try to stay up with RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich at the top, Leverkusen is still only three points behind them.
However, after being pushed into the top four by Omar Marmoush, Eintracht Frankfurt will be looking to take advantage of the newly discovered weaknesses of the Bundesliga Invincibles from the previous season.
The Egyptian leads Europe's top five leagues in goal involvements with eight goals and four assists in just six games.
Tottenham and West Ham
Throughout the international break, Ange Postecoglou has had to deal with Spurs' loss to Brighton, but Julen Lopetegui had a more upbeat time following a victory over Ipswich that lifted spirits prior to the season's break. A cross-capital matchup with Spurs presents Lopetegui with the opportunity to gain some credit, even though West Ham has not started as planned under the new head coach.
Roma versus Inter
The Nerazzurri have recently won this match, yet Inter, the reigning champions, come in second in the standings. Including a spectacular 4-2 victory at the Stadio Olimpico last season, Simeone Inzaghi's club has won seven of the last eight meetings between the two teams.
Lazio vs. Juventus
Two teams hoping to contend for the top end of the division this season have had a good start, sitting third and fourth in the table before the match. This matchup between the two teams that have given up the fewest shots on goal this season may be a great, albeit low-scoring, matchup in Serie A.
Chelsea versus Liverpool
After a stellar start under Arne Slot, the Reds enter the weekend atop the Premier League standings, but they will take on Chelsea, who are also feeling upbeat under a new head coach.
The league's No. 1 defense 🆚 No. 2 attack
Who's winning the chess match on Sunday? ♟️
The "difficulty" of Slot's first games has been a slight, but the Dutchman has an opportunity to make a statement with Chelsea's visit on Merseyside. Given that eight of the previous nine meetings ended in a draw after ninety minutes, expect a cagey contest.
The "difficulty" of Slot's first games has been a slight, but the Dutchman has an opportunity to make a statement with Chelsea's visit on Merseyside. Given that eight of the previous nine meetings ended in a draw after ninety minutes, expect a cagey contest.
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