Napoli have won their first Scudetto since 1990 after Victor Osimhen's second-half goal secured a 1-1 draw at Udinese on Thursday night.
They came within six minutes of securing the title on Sunday, but drew with Salernitana, meaning that Lazio had a mathematical chance to overtake the runaway leaders. That chance has now disappeared.
Osimhen secures the title for Napoli (Image- Sky Sports)
Sandi Lovrić's clinical finish from inside the penalty area on 13 minutes rocked Luciano Spalletti's side, who struggled to create chances at the other end, although Osimhen threatened with a couple of first-half headers.
But when the Nigerian striker pounced 12 minutes after half-time, calmly side-footing in a rebound, it sparked celebrations among thousands of travelling Napoli supporters, and the tens of thousands at Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples, where the match was shown on big screens.
Napoli have led the table for most of the season, producing the best and most entertaining football by some distance, spearheaded by Osimhen and the Georgia winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. They have lost three league games all season.
They also looked on course to go far in the Champions League before a surprise 2-1 aggregate defeat against Milan at the quarter-final stage.
Victor Osimhen's 22nd goal of the season ensured Napoli secured the single point needed to clinch the title with rivals Lazio and Juventus no longer able to catch them.
Udinese had threatened to spoil the party for the thousands of travelling Napoli fans when Sandi Lovric put the home side ahead after 13 minutes.
But after Osimhen's equaliser Napoli held on to finally end their 33-year wait for the Scudetto and spark a wild party on the streets of southern Italy.
Title Race in Top Five European Leagues: What are the equations?
What are the equations in the title race for the top five European leagues? How many points do the leaders need to secure the title? Sportz Point explores this scenario.
European football has gifted us numerous memorable moments and matches this season, and we can expect more to come in the upcoming months.
The top five European Leagues – Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1 have different title chase scenarios as the leagues are entering the final lap, leading the clubs to their fate in the 2024-25 season.
England, Germany, and France have witnessed a one-sided battle for the league title this season, except for Spain and Italy, where the champions might be decided even in the closing matchday this season.
In this article, we will examine the league table scenarios, possible equations for the league leaders to secure the title, and the contention for the continental competitions such as UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League for next season.
Premier League
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Liverpool are currently atop the Premier League 2024-25 table, having bagged 73 points in 30 matches. The Reds are edging closer to the title as Arsenal, the second-placed side, dropped points against Everton in a 1-1 stalemate yesterday.
Liverpool have a chance to extend their lead at the top with a win against Fulham this evening, which will see them going 14 points ahead of the Gunners.
The Mikel Arteta-led side has earned 62 points in 31 games so far. As of now, Liverpool only need 11 points from their last eight games to secure the Premier League title for the 20th time in their history.
Liverpool are just four wins away from being crowned Premier League champions.
If it plays out like that, they could win the title at Anfield vs. Spurs then receive guard of honours from both Chelsea and Arsenal 🤯 pic.twitter.com/MVDmpDzRhi
Nottingham Forest have been a surprise entrant for a top-four finish in the Premier League, charging for a UEFA Champions League berth next season. The Forest are now third with 57 points in 31 games – five points clear of the fourth-placed Chelsea.
Fifth-placed Manchester City (51 points in 30 games) and Aston Villa (51 points in 31 games), now sixth, will throw a tough challenge for the Champions League and Europa League berth, whereas seventh-placed Newcastle United (50 points in 29 games) might surpass City and Villa in the race.
Barcelona are currently atop the table with 67 points in 30 matches, four points clear of Real Madrid with 63 points in the same number of games. The title race might go down to the last matchday as these two teams will meet in the fierce El Clasico, scheduled for May 11th, which could decide the potential champions.
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Fourth-placed Athletic Bilbao (53 points in 29 games) are already five points ahead of Real Betis, now fifth (48 points in 30 games) with one game in hand. Sixth-placed Villareal (47 points in 28 games) could pose a challenge for both of them for UCL and UEL qualification, with two games in hand to match Betis' tally.
LaLiga 2024-25 Table
Pos
Team
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
1
Barcelona
30
21
4
5
83
29
54
67
2
Real Madrid
30
19
6
5
63
31
32
63
3
Atlético Madrid
29
16
9
4
47
23
24
57
4
Athletic Club
29
14
11
4
46
24
22
53
5
Real Betis
30
13
9
8
41
37
4
48
6
Villarreal
28
13
8
7
51
39
12
47
7
Celta Vigo
30
12
7
11
44
43
1
43
8
Rayo Vallecano
30
10
10
10
33
35
-2
40
9
Mallorca
30
11
7
12
29
37
-8
40
10
Real Sociedad
29
11
5
13
27
31
-4
38
11
Sevilla
29
9
9
11
33
39
-6
36
12
Getafe
29
9
9
11
26
25
1
36
13
Girona
30
9
7
14
37
46
-9
34
14
Osasuna
29
7
13
9
33
42
-9
34
15
Valencia
30
8
10
12
34
47
-13
34
16
Espanyol
29
8
8
13
31
40
-9
32
17
Alavés
30
7
9
14
33
44
-11
30
18
Leganes
29
6
9
14
28
46
-18
27
19
Las Palmas
29
6
8
15
33
48
-15
26
20
Valladolid
29
4
4
21
19
65
-46
16
Serie A
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Serie A 2024-25 might witness one of the greatest showdowns in the title charge in the league's history, as league leaders Inter Milan dropped points in a 2-2 draw against Parma last night.
Defending champions Inter Milan are currently topping the table with 68 points across 31 games, having played one game more than second-placed Napoli, who have accumulated 64 points in 30 games. If Napoli ends this week with a win, the gap between these two teams will be just one, leading the teams to walk the wire in the final matchdays.
🚨 After Inter’s draw vs Parma today, the Serie A title race is wide open!
Napoli and Inter are neck and neck — and with only a few games left, neither side can afford to drop points.
The pressure to finish in the top four have also intensified in Italy. With Inter and Napoli confirmed to finish in the top four, third-placed Atalanta (58 points in 30 games), fourth-placed Bologna (56 points in 30 games), fifth-placed Juventus (55 points in 30 games), and sixth-placed AS Roma (52 points in 30 games) will battle it out for the last two UCL berths.
Serie A 2024-25 Table
Pos
Team
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
1
Inter
31
20
8
3
69
30
39
68
2
Napoli
30
19
7
4
47
24
23
64
3
Atalanta
30
17
7
6
63
29
34
58
4
Bologna
30
15
11
4
50
34
16
56
5
Juventus
30
14
13
3
46
28
18
55
6
Roma
30
15
7
8
45
30
15
52
7
Lazio
30
15
7
8
51
42
9
52
8
Fiorentina
31
15
7
9
49
32
17
52
9
Milan
31
13
9
9
47
37
10
48
10
Udinese
31
11
7
13
36
42
-6
40
11
Torino
30
9
12
9
35
35
0
39
12
Genoa
31
9
11
11
29
38
-9
38
13
Como
31
8
9
14
39
48
-9
33
14
Verona
30
9
3
18
29
58
-29
30
15
Cagliari
30
7
8
15
31
44
-13
29
16
Parma
31
5
12
14
37
51
-14
27
17
Lecce
31
6
8
17
21
49
-28
26
18
Empoli
30
4
11
15
24
47
-23
23
19
Venezia
31
3
12
16
23
43
-20
21
20
Monza
31
2
9
20
25
55
-30
15
Bundesliga
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As of now, only six points separate league leaders Bayern Munich and second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, though Bayern might attain the Bundesliga 2024-25 title and a first trophy for Harry Kane –if they manage to accumulate 13 from the 18 points available.
Bayern Munich are now ahead with 68 points in 28 games, whereas reigning Champions Bayer Leverkusen have managed 62 in the same number of matches, practically confirming their participation in next season's Champions League.
Bayern are leading in the Bundesliga title race. (Image Credit | ESPN)
However, the race for two other UCL berths will draw Eintracht Frankfurt (third, 48 points in 28 games), FSV Mainz (fourth, 46 points in 28 games), RB Leipzig (fifth, 45 points in 28 games), and Borussia Monchengladbach (sixth, 43 points in 27 games) into a battle, looking for places in continental competitions.
Bundesliga 2024-25 Table
Pos
Team
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
1
Bayern
28
21
5
2
81
27
54
68
2
Leverkusen
28
18
8
2
63
34
29
62
3
Eintracht Frankfurt
28
14
6
8
55
42
13
48
4
Mainz
28
13
7
8
46
32
14
46
5
RB Leipzig
28
12
9
7
44
35
9
45
6
Mönchengladbach
27
13
4
10
44
40
4
43
7
SC Freiburg
28
12
6
10
38
44
-6
42
8
Dortmund
28
12
5
11
52
43
9
41
9
VfB Stuttgart
28
11
7
10
51
44
7
40
10
Werder
28
11
6
11
45
53
-8
39
11
Augsburg
28
10
9
9
31
39
-8
39
12
Wolfsburg
27
10
8
9
49
41
8
38
13
Union Berlin
27
8
6
13
25
40
-15
30
14
Hoffenheim
28
6
9
13
34
52
-18
27
15
FC St. Pauli
27
7
4
16
22
33
-11
25
16
Heidenheim
28
6
4
18
32
53
-21
22
17
VfL Bochum
28
5
5
18
28
59
-31
20
18
Holstein Kiel
28
4
6
18
39
68
-29
18
Ligue 1
The redesigned Ligue 1 trophy. (Image Source | X)
Paris Saint-Germain have claimed the 2024-25 Ligue 1 title after beating Angers 1-0 last night, ensuring their fourth successive title with 74 points in 28 games. The Luis Enrique-managed side have been crowned champions with six matches remaining and are now 24 points ahead of the second-placed AS Monaco (50 points in 28 matches).
PSG have clinched another milestone, winning the league title without losing a single game so far, and with six matches remaining, they will look to embrace the 'invincible' tag by ending the season without a single defeat.
PSG have won the 2024-25 Ligue 1. (Image Credit | Getty Images)
If Les Parisiens complete an unbeaten league season, they will join a special group of clubs from Europe's top five leagues that have achieved this feat. This group includes Bayer Leverkusen in 2024, Juventus in 2012, Arsenal in 2004, AC Milan in 1992, Perugia in 1979, and Preston North End in 1889.
However, the race to qualify for next season's UCL will go down to the wire between six teams who are differentiated by only four points – AS Monaco (50), Olympique de Marseille (49), Olympique Lyonnais (48), OGC Nice (47), Lille OSC (47), and RC Strasbourg (46).
Ligue 1 2024-25 Table
Pos
Team
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
1
PSG
28
23
5
0
80
26
54
74
2
Monaco
28
15
5
8
54
35
19
50
3
Marseille
27
15
4
8
54
36
18
49
4
Lyon
28
14
6
8
54
38
16
48
5
Nice
28
13
8
7
52
35
17
47
6
LOSC
28
13
8
7
42
30
12
47
7
Strasbourg
27
13
7
7
45
35
10
46
8
Brest
28
13
4
11
44
43
1
43
9
Lens
27
11
6
10
31
30
1
39
10
Auxerre
27
9
8
10
38
39
-1
35
11
Toulouse
27
9
7
11
35
33
2
34
12
Rennes
27
10
2
15
38
37
1
32
13
Nantes
28
7
9
12
33
47
-14
30
14
Angers
28
7
6
15
26
46
-20
27
15
Reims
27
6
8
13
29
41
-12
26
16
Le Havre
27
7
3
17
29
57
-28
24
17
St-Étienne
27
6
5
16
28
63
-35
23
18
Montpellier
27
4
3
20
21
62
-41
15
(*all stats are accurate as of the time of publishing this article.)
India could be a potential host for the Italian Super Cup, says Serie A commercial director
Serie A is exploring the possibility of hosting the Italian Super Cup in India, as stated by the league's commercial and marketing director, Michele Ciccarese.
AC Milan, champions of 2024 edition in Riyadh. (Image Credit | AC Milan)
Serie A is considering India as a potential host for the Italian Super Cup to expand the tournament's global audience, according to the league's commercial and marketing director, Michele Ciccarese.
Supercoppa Italiana, or the Italian Super Cup, takes place annually. Four teams compete for the trophy: the winners and runners-up of the previous season's Serie A and Coppa Italia.
The Italian Super Cup took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for the 2024-25 season, which was also the 37th edition of this tournament. 2023-24 Serie A runners-up AC Milan defeated defendingSerie A champions Inter Milan 3-2 in the final to lift the trophy in January 2025.
India can potentially host the Italian Super Cup in the future
Michele Ciccarese, Commercial & Marketing Director, Serie A (on the left) at the RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit. (Image Credit | RCB on X)
According to REUTERS reports, when asked about India's potential to host the Super Cup, Ciccarese confirmed that this opportunity aligned with the league's strategy.
Ciccarese stated the following during the RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit.
What we do is to bring our international trophy like the Super Cup in all over the world, for a simple reason, to engage a wider audience and bring the best of that culture,
So, that's exactly what we might do, and take the conversation forward to ... come here and play in India.
Ciccarese suggested that the popular Indian Premier League (IPL) could help promote the country and highlight the successes of other sports, similar to the "Made in Italy" initiative.
"Made in Italy" is how we engaged with all the 20 Serie A clubs, and each club provides one of the important players to promote, not only the city, but the clubs, the territory, the production chain and everything that is around that club,
That's exactly what we are suggesting, or maybe potentially to create a cross-market activation with the IPL together in order to help grow the grassroots, to have the right presence in the 2036 Olympics for Indian football.
Ciao, Scudetto! 🤌
Signore Virat Kohli 🤝 Signore Michele Ciccarese (Commercial & Marketing Director, Serie A)
In a gesture of mutual respect, leadership values and camaraderie, Virat was presented with the traditional Serie A captain's armband. A moment of bridging gaps… pic.twitter.com/qujB90T81n
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) March 15, 2025
India has officially entered the race to bid for the hosting rights of the 2036 Olympics, promoting the country as a growing sports hub. With these positions at stake, bringing the Italian Super Cup to India could be huge for Indian football.
Sergio Conceicao will reportedly leave AC Milan at the end of the season
Conceicao, who was appointed in December 2024, is expected to be let go by AC Milan at the end of the season, with the possibility of being sacked in the upcoming weeks.
AC Milan have reportedly finalized the decision to part ways with current manager Sergio Conceicao following the end of the ongoing season.
According to multiple reports from Italy, the Portuguese manager can also be shown the door if the Rossoneris fail to earn victories against in their upcoming two matches against Lecce and Como, which are scheduled to take place before the international break in March.
Despite winning the Supercoppa Italiana with AC Milan in January, while beating the eternal rivals Inter Milan in the final, Conceicao failed to lead Milan to the coveted success in Serie A this season.
Conceicao to bow out of Milan at the season's end
Conceicao won Supercoppa with Milan only after 17 days of taking charge. (Image Credit | FotMob)
According to Italian journalist Nicolo Schira, Conceicao's tenure at AC Milan "will be over at the end of the season". With another looming threat over the 50-year-old, he could lose his job as early as this month, if Milan suffers defeats against Lecce and Como before the international break.
#ACMilan have decided not to confirm Sergio #Conceicao. His story at #Milan will be over at the end of the season, even if he could be sacked with the immediate effect if he loses against Lecce and Como before the international break. #transfers
Corriere della Sera, another well-known Italian media outlet, reported that Milan may consider dismissing head coach Conceicao before the summer clause takes effect. This would allow both parties to part ways 'early' if the team's performance does not improve in the coming week.
The pressure is now mounting on Sergio Conceicao as AC Milan is currently positioned ninth on the Serie A leaderboard, having accumulated 41 points across 27 games.
Conceicao (right) replaced Fonseca (left) as the AC Milan head coach in December.
During the summer, Conceicao was already a top candidate for the head coach position at Milan. However, the club ultimately chose Paulo Fonseca for the role. After a few months of disappointing results, Fonseca was dismissed, and his compatriot Conceicao took over as the new head coach.
The former FC Porto manager took charge of AC Milan on 30 December 2024. Under his managerial radar, the Rossoneris have played 17 matches, achieving 8 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses so far.
Conceicao's tussle with Arrigo Sacchi
Arrigo Sacchi (Image Credit | Sempre Milan)
Sergio Conceicao's stay at Milan has been distressing due to the continuous speculations from different discussions. Recently, the Portuguese manager has been heavily criticized by the legendary former Milan coach Arrigo Sacchi, who "feels that it is ‘complicated’ for Conceicao to salvage his job in San Siro".
In his La Gazzetta dello Sport column, Sacchi conveyed his belief that it is "complicated" for Conceicao to save his job at San Siro. He also believes that the main issue is the lack of unity among the squad, which he sees as more significant than the team's results or the absence of goals on the pitch.
Sergio Conceiçao has not brought the benefits that all the supporters were expecting. Milan is in ninth place. This is not a position for a club that has written the history of football. We need to stop and seriously reflect with humility.
In response, Conceicao did not hold back his frustration over Sacchi's recent criticism, noting Sacchi's earlier praise contrasted with his current daily attacks in the media.
Two months ago, he said I was an important coach, now he criticizes me every day. I sent him a message, but he didn’t reply…
In another controversial incident, Conceicao's relationship with the Milan officials has seemingly deteriorated. The manager faced a backlash when his spokesperson claimed he felt unsupported by the club's management and criticized the team's structure.
However, Conceicao publicly denied these statements, affirming the club's support and his regular communication with the directors.
🎙️ O porta-voz de Sérgio Conceição tinha afirmaso que o técnico se sente sozinho e sem apoio da diretoria, criticando a estrutura do Milan e o comprometimento do elenco. Mas o treinador negou tudo, dizendo que o clube está com ele e que mantém contato diário com a diretoria.… pic.twitter.com/u4RfHKVGK8
— Andersinho Marques (@Andersinho_ITA) March 7, 2025
The upcoming weeks will be very crucial for Sergio Conceicao, as he will leave no stone unturned to end his tenure at Milan on a high, bringing Rossoneris close to the qualification zone for the continental competitions.
January Football Transfer 2025: Full list of transfer in Europe's top 5 leagues
Discover the latest football transfers across Europe's top leagues as of January 28th, 2025. including key signings in the Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A, and Ligue 1.
The 2025 January football transfer window has brought excitement and surprises as clubs across Europe's top five leagues, Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, and Ligue 1,reshaped their squads for the second half of the season.
With blockbuster deals, unexpected moves, and emerging talents switching clubs, the window has kept fans and analysts on their toes. Here is the list of all major transfers in Europe's top five leagues.
Transfers
PLAYER NAME
TRANSFER MONEY (Euros)
CLUBS
TRANSFER DATE
NATIONALITY
DEAL TYPE
Omar Marmoush (Forward)
75 million
Eintracht Frankfurt to Manchester City
23rd January
Egypt
Transfer
James Rodrigues (Mid-fielder)
Free
Rayo Vallecano to Club Leons
13th January
Colombia
Transfer
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Winger)
70 million
Napoli to Paris Saint Germain
17th January
Georgia
Transfer
Abdukodir Khusanov (Center Back)
40 million
RC Lens to Manchester City
20th January
Uzbekistan
Transfer
Vitor Reis (Center Back)
37 million
Palmeiras to Manchester City
21st January
Brazil
Transfer
Eyle Wahi (Forward)
26 million
Olympique Marseille to Eintracht Frankfurt
24th January
France
Transfer
Donyell Malen (Forward)
25 million
Borussia Dortmund to Aston Villa
14th January
Netherland
Transfer
Seko Fofana (Mid-field)
20 million
AL Nassr to Stade Rennais
1st January
Cote D'lovre
Transfer
Antony (Winger)
Undisclosed
Manchester United to Real Betis
25th January
Brazil
Loan
Kyle Walker (Full Back)
Undisclosed
Manchester City to AC Milan
24th January
England
Loan
Randal Kolo Muani (Striker)
Undisclosed
Paris Saint to Germain to Juventus
23rd January
France
Loan
Emmanuel Agbadou (Center Back)
20 million
Stade de Reims to Wolverhampton
9th January
Cote D'lovre
Transfer
Antony Kinsky (Goalkeeper)
16 million
SK Slavia Praha to Tottenham Hotspurs
5th January
Czechia
Transfer
Brice Samba (Goalkeeper)
15 million
RC Lens to Stade Rennais
8th January
France
Transfer
Romain Esse (Mid-fielder)
14.2 million
Millwall to Crystal Palace
18th January
England
Transfer
Andreas Skov Olsen (Mid-Fielder)
14 million
Club Brugge to VFL Wolfsburg
17th January
Denmark
Transfer
Alberto Costa (Center Back)
13.8 million
Vitoria SC to Juventus
15th January
Portugal
Transfer
Diego Gomez (Mid-fielder)
13 million
Inter Miami to Brighton
1st January
Paraguay
Transfer
Mika Biereth (Forward)
13 million
SK Strum Graz to AS Monaco
11th January
Denmark
Transfer
Julio Soler (Center Back)
8 million
Lanus to Bournemouth
7th January
Argentina
Transfer
Yang Min-hyeok (Winger)
Undisclosed
Gangwon FC to Tottenham Hotspurs
1st January
South Korea
Transfer
Andreas Garcia (Center Back)
7 million
Levante UD to Aston Villa
21st January
Spain
Transfer
Devyne Rensch (Center Back)
5 million
Ajax to AS Roma
23rd January
Netherland
Transfer
Ruben Vargas (Mid-fielder)
6.5 million
FC Augsburg to Sevilla FC
10th January
Switzerland
Transfer
Michael Kayode (Center Back)
17.5 million
Fiorentina to Brentford
24th January
Italy
Transfer
Phillip Billing (Mid-Fielder)
Undefined
Brentford to Napoli
11th January
Denmark
Loan
Umar Sadique (Forward)
Undisclosed
Real Sociedad to Valencia
4th January
Nigeria
Loan
Jaden Philogene-Bidace (Mid-fielder)
Unknown
Aston Villa to Ipswich Town
15th January
England
Transfer
Welington (Center Forward)
Free
Sao Paulo to Southampton
1st January
Brazil
Transfer
Dane Scarlett (Forward)
Undisclosed
Oxford United to Tottenham Hotspurs
20th January
England
Transfer
Michael Folorunsho (Mid-fielder)
Undisclosed
Napoli to Fiorentina
11th January
Italy
Loan
Nicholas Valentini (Center Back)
Free
Boca Juniors to Fiorentina
2nd January
Argentina
Transfer
Luiz Felipe (Center Back)
Unknown
AL-littihad to Olympique Marseille
7th January
Italy
Transfer
Max Aarons (Center Back)
Undisclosed
Bournemouth to Valencia
13th January
England
Loan
Key Transfers:
1. Omar Marmoush to Manchester City:
Omar Marmoush debuted against Chelsea on January 25 at Etihad | Image Credit: X
Manchester City secured the signing of the Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt for an initial fee of 75 million. The Egyptian international has been in exceptional form.
At the age of 25 his goal-scoring record is unbelievable, scored 15 goals in just 17 matches for Frankfurt.
His Versatility allows him to play both as a winger and a forward. Marmoush has the ability which Pep Guardiola's team lacks most this season. Given his recent performances and the potential impact, he can have on the team's success, the investment in Marmoush appears justified.
Abdukodir Khusanov debuted against Chelsea at Etihad | Image Credit: X
The young Uzbek defender has become the first signing ofPep Guardiola's Manchester City in the 2025 Januarytransfer window.
Several City defenders have struggled for from and some of them picking up injuries regularly. The defending PL champions aim to bolster and reshape their defense after signing Khusanov from RC Lens. His physical presence, durability, and technique justify the 40 million price tag.
Khivcha Kvaratshkelia debuted for PSG against Stade Reims on 26th January at Parc des Princes | Image Credit: X
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's70 million price tag is justified as he brings explosive talent, creativity, and key players to Paris Saint-Germain's attacking line-up.
A proven dribbler and goal-creator, The Georgian internationalis vital for breaking defenses. He played a crucial role in Napoli's Serie A-winning 2022-23 season. At 23, his potential and ability to balance the squad make him a long-term investment and Key to PSG's ambitions.
Paris Saint-Germain is thrilled to welcome Khvicha Kvaratskhelia! The 23-year-old winger, set to wear the iconic number 7, becomes the first Georgian player in the club’s history.#WelcomeKvara ❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/K9mKyxK9vT
Randal Kolo Muani's pace, versatility, and passing made him a perfect fit for Juventus. His ability to stretch defenses, link up with teammates, and adapt to formation complements Thiago Motta's system.
At 25, the French man brings energy, work rate, and tactical intelligence, making him a key player in Juve's attack and their push for success on his loan spell for the Italian giants.
5. Kyle Walker to AC Milan
(Image Credit | AC Milan)
🚨🔴⚫️ AC Milan have agreed deal to sign Kyle Walker from Man City, here we go!
Loan move with buy option clause not mandatory, salary covered by AC Milan with contract agreed.
Kyle Walker would bring experience, pace, and defensive solidity to AC Milan on his loan spell. The English international's international overlapping runs, ability to recover defensively, and leadership fit perfectly into Sergio Conceicao's system, providing balance to their backline.
With his Champions League experience and tactical adaptability, the 34-year-old would strengthen Milan's defense and enhance their push for domestic and European success.
6. Vitor Reis to Manchester City
(Image Credit | Man City)
🚨🔵 EXCLUSIVE: Vitor Reis to Manchester City, here we go! 🇧🇷
Verbal agreement reached right now with Palmeiras on package under €40m fee... and City want it to be IMMEDIATE transfer!
Vitor Reis, set for medical and contract signing as soon as clubs will check all documents. pic.twitter.com/ovLIrSFyDj
Manchester City's37 million investment in Vitor Reis from Palmeiras highlights their focus on securing top young talent. TheBrazilian possesses exceptional technical ability, versatility, and defensive intelligence traits highly inPep Guardiola's system.
The 19-year-old Brazilian offers dynamism and defensive stability. His Brazilian flair combined with tactical maturity, aligns with City's philosophy of developing the future stars.
Football Calendar in 2025: Here are the Dates of Biggest Football Matches in 2025
Football in 2024 includes creating milestones, late dramas, superb goals, and glorious comebacks; however, a thrilling 2025 is waiting ahead for all the Football Fanatics in the world as the "Biggest Football Matches" are concerned. So, mark down the key dates of the Biggest and most popular Football Matches of 2025 in your calendar.
Football in 2024 includes creating milestones, late dramas, superb goals, and glorious comebacks. It was a year to remember for football fans around the world. But the excitement doesn't stop here, as there are more to come in 2025 in terms of the biggest and most popular football matches are concerned. So, hurry up! Mark down the key dates in your calendar.
Here are the key dates of the biggest and most popular matches in 2025, including fierce derbies and the games that could change the respective league table entirely or result in promotions in the coming months are as follows:
Biggest Football Matches in January 2025:
Liverpool 2-2 Manchester United, a thrilling contest!!
Liverpool Vs. Man United ended in a 2-2 draw. Image | Goal.Com India
Nottingham Forest are looking sharp! And they are definitely aiming to beat Liverpool fc at home on 14th January, to remain active in the title challenge race. Elsewhere, in Champions League top European Clubs will battle for the ultimate European glory. Manchester City and PSG are odds to be relegated, and Atletico Madrid could overtake Bayer Leverkusen and confirm their place in the next round.
UEFA Europa League could also provide shocks as Rangers might surpass struggling Man United and confirm their berth for the next round if they manage to beat Red Devils, and Galatasaray could find themselves below Ajax in the table if Ajax manages to beat them.
From the Cup's point of view, Arsenal will face Manchester United in an F.A. Cup encounter and again the Gunners will go face to face with mighty New Castle United at the Carabao Cup Semi-final 1st leg on 8th January, and Tottenham will go head-to-head against Liverpool on 9th January. On 15th January, Tottenham will face Arsenal, in a high-voltage North-London Derby.
Key Dates of the Biggest Football Matches in January 2025
Date
Match
Competition
Venue
05 January
Liverpool vs. Manchester United
English Premier League; Northwest Derby
Anfield
05 January
Monaco vs. Paris St. Germain
French Ligue 1; Trophee des Champions
Parc des Princes
08 January
Atalanta vs. Napoli
Italian Serie A; Match
Gewiss Stadium
08 January
Arsenal vs. Newcastle United
Carabao Cup Semi-Final 1st Leg; Match
Emirates Stadium
09 January
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Liverpool
Carabao Cup Semi-Final 1st Leg; Match
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
10 January
Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayer Leverkusen
German Bundesliga; Match
Signal Iduna Park
11 January
Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. Bayern Munich
German Bundesliga; The Original Klassiker
Borussia-Park
12 January
Arsenal vs. Manchester United
F.A Cup; Match
Emirates Stadium
14 January
Nottingham Forest vs. Liverpool
English Premier League; Match
The City Ground
15 January
Arsenal vs. Tottenham Hotspur
English Premier League; North London Derby
Emirates Stadium
19 January
Juventus vs. AC Milan
Italian Serie A; Match
Allianz Stadium
21 January
Atlético Madrid vs. Bayer Leverkusen
Match
Wanda Metropolitano
21 January
SL Benfica vs. FC Barcelona
Match
Estádio da Luz
22 January
Paris St. Germain vs. Manchester City
Match
Parc des Princes
23 January
Manchester United vs. Rangers
Match
Old Trafford
25 January
RB Leipzig vs. Bayer Leverkusen
German Bundesliga; Match
Red Bull Arena Leipzig
25 January
Manchester City vs. Chelsea
English Premier League; Match
Etihad Stadium
26 January
Napoli vs. Juventus
Italian Serie A; Match
Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
30 January
AS Roma vs. Eintracht Frankfurt
Match
Stadio Olimpico
30 January
Ajax vs. Galatasaray
Match
Johan Cruyff Arena
Biggest Football Matches in February 2025:
A Month of Fierce Rivalries!!
A.C Milan will face Inter Milan on 2nd February. Image | Sports Betting South Africa
Top Derbies that are included in February are Marseille vs. Lyon, AC Milan vs. Inter Milan, Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid, Paris St. Germain vs. Monaco and Juventus vs. Inter Milan. Atletico has the chance to surpass Real Madrid and could find themselves at the top of the La Liga table.
In Carabao Cup, Newcastle will face Arsenal at home and Tottenham will be going Anfield to face one of their toughest matches of the season against Liverpool.
Key Dates of the Biggest Football Matches in February 2025
Date
Match
Competition
Venue
01 February
Arsenal vs. Manchester City
English Premier League; Match
Emirates Stadium
02 February
AS Roma vs. Napoli
Italian Serie A; Match
Stadio Olimpico
02 February
Marseille vs. Lyon
French Ligue 1; Choc des Olympiques
Stade Vélodrome
02 February
AC Milan vs. Inter Milan
Italian Serie A; Derby della Madonnina
San Siro
06 February
Newcastle United vs. Arsenal
Carabao Cup Semi-Final 2nd Leg; Match
St. James' Park Stadium
07 February
Liverpool vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Carabao Cup Semi-Final 2nd Leg; Match
Anfield Stadium
09 February
Real Madrid vs. Atlético Madrid
Spanish LaLiga; Madrid Derby
Estadio Santiago Bernabeu
09 February
Paris St. Germain vs. Monaco
French Ligue 1; Match
Parc des Princes
15 February
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich
German Bundesliga; Match
BayArena
16 February
Juventus vs. Inter Milan
Italian Serie A; Derby d’Italia
Allianz Stadium
16 February
Lazio vs. Napoli
Italian Serie A; Match
Stadio Olimpico
22 February
Manchester City vs. Liverpool
English Premier League; Match
Etihad Stadium
23 February
Bayern Munich vs. Eintracht Frankfurt
German Bundesliga; Match
Allianz Arena
23 February
Lyon vs. Paris St. Germain
French Ligue 1; Match
Groupama Stadium
25 February
Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal
English Premier League; Match
The City Ground
Biggest Football Matches in March 2025:
Teams can turn the League Table in their favour! Last UEFA Nations League for Ronaldo and Modric??
Possibly The Last Nations League for Modric and Ronaldo. Image | Novi List
Inter could overtake Napoli, Dortmund could surpass Leipzig and move into the Champions League spot; Barcelona could overtake Atletico Madrid and move into 2nd spot; Inter has the chance to surpass Atlanta and could find themselves at the top of Serie A. Chelsea will face Arsenal on 15th March at Emirates Stadium, popularly known as " The London Derby".
Some of the biggest international matches scheduled for March are the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals between European Football Super Giants. This could be possibly the last Nations League for Ronaldo and Modric.
Key Dates of the Biggest Football Matches in March 2025
Date
Match
Competition
Venue
01 March
Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Bayer Leverkusen
German Bundesliga; Match
Deutsche Bank Park
02 March
Atlético Madrid vs. Athletic Club Bilbao
Spanish LaLiga; Match
Wanda Metropolitano
02 March
Napoli vs. Inter Milan
Italian Serie A; Match
Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
08 March
Manchester United vs. Arsenal
English Premier League; Match
Old Trafford
15 March
RB Leipzig vs. Borussia Dortmund
German Bundesliga; Match
Red Bull Arena Leipzig
15 March
Arsenal vs. Chelsea
English Premier League; London Derby
Emirates Stadium
16 March
Atlético Madrid vs. FC Barcelona
Spanish LaLiga; Match
Wanda Metropolitano
16 March
Paris St. Germain vs. Marseille
French Ligue 1; Le Classique
Parc des Princes
16 March
Atalanta vs. Inter Milan
Italian Serie A; Match
Gewiss Stadium
23 March
Spain vs. Netherlands
Quarter-Finals
TBD
23 March
France vs. Croatia
Quarter-Finals
TBD
23 March
Portugal vs. Denmark
Quarter-Finals
TBD
23 March
Germany vs. Italy
Quarter-Finals
TBD
30 March
Monaco vs. Nice
French Ligue 1; Derby de la Côte D’Azur
Stade Louis II
30 March
Lille vs. Lens
French Ligue 1; Derby du Nord
Decathlon Arena Pierre Mauroy Stadium
30 March
Real Betis vs. Sevilla
Spanish LaLiga; Seville Derby
Estadio Benito Villamarin
30 March
Napoli vs. AC Milan
Italian Serie A; Match
Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
Biggest Football Matches in April 2025:
A month of Fierce and Local Derbies!!!
Manchester will face Manchester United at Old Trafford. Image | Manchester Evening News
Manchester City has a chance to avenge home defeat at Old Trafford against their arch-rival in Manchester Derby. Other local derbies include Merseyside Derby, Bavarian Derby, LondonDerby, Der Klassiker, Derbydella Capitale, West London Derby, Derby Rhone-Alpine and Derby Breton.
Key Dates of the Biggest Football Matches in April 2025
Date
Match
Competition
Venue
02 April
Chelsea vs. Tottenham Hotspur
English Premier League; Match
Stamford Bridge
02 April
Liverpool vs. Everton
English Premier League; Merseyside Derby
Anfield, Liverpool
05 April
FC Augsburg vs. Bayern Munich
German Bundesliga; Bavarian Derby
WWK Arena
05 April
Manchester United vs. Manchester City
English Premier League; Manchester Derby
Old Trafford
06 April
Atalanta vs. Lazio
Italian Serie A; Match
Gewiss Stadium
06 April
AS Roma vs. Juventus
Italian Serie A; Match
Stadio Olimpico
12 April
Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund
German Bundesliga; Der Klassiker
Allianz Arena
13 April
Lazio vs. AS Roma
Italian Serie A; Derby della Capitale
Stadio Olimpico
13 April
Monaco vs. Marseille
French Ligue 1; Match
Stade Louis II
19 April
Fulham vs. Chelsea
English Premier League; West London Derby
Craven Cottage
20 April
Real Madrid vs. Athletic Club Bilbao
Spanish LaLiga; Match
Estadio Santiago Bernabeu
20 April
Saint-Étienne vs. Lyon
French Ligue 1; Derby Rhone-Alpine
Stade Geoffroy-Guichard
20 April
Rennes vs. Nantes
French Ligue 1; Derby Breton
Roazhon Park
26 April
Eintracht Frankfurt vs. RB Leipzig
German Bundesliga; Match
Deutsche Bank Park
27 April
Inter Milan vs. AS Roma
Italian Serie A; Match
Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
Biggest Football Matches in May 2025:
Arsenal Vs. Liverpool- "League Decider"! EL Clasico!! Champions League Final!!!
Allianz Arena in Munich will host the Champions League Final on 31st May. Image | FC Bayern Munich
The match between Liverpool Vs. Arsenal on 10th May has already been considered a " League Decider" by several pundits. "El Clasico", is also scheduled on 11th May, which is going to be played at Bernabeu, as Real Madrid are aiming to avenge their home defeat against Barcelona. The month will be ending with the UEFA Champions League Final.
Key Dates of the Biggest Football Matches in May 2025
Date
Match
Competition
Venue
03 May
Chelsea vs. Liverpool
English Premier League; Match
Stamford Bridge
03 May
RB Leipzig vs. Bayern Munich
German Bundesliga; Match
Red Bull Arena Leipzig
04 May
Real Sociedad vs. Athletic Club Bilbao
Spanish LaLiga; Basque Derby
Estadio Anoeta
10 May
Liverpool vs. Arsenal
English Premier League; Match
Anfield
10 May
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Borussia Dortmund
German Bundesliga; Match
BayArena
10 May
Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach
German Bundesliga; The Original Klassiker
Allianz Arena
11 May
FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid
Spanish LaLiga; El Clásico
Estadio Olímpico Lluís Companys
11 May
Monaco vs. Lyon
French Ligue 1; Match
Stade Louis II
14 May
Espanyol vs. FC Barcelona
Spanish LaLiga; Catalan Derby
Stage Front Stadium
18 May
Chelsea vs. Manchester United
English Premier League; Match
Stamford Bridge
18 May
AS Roma vs. AC Milan
Italian Serie A; Match
Stadio Olimpico
18 May
Inter Milan vs. Lazio
Italian Serie A; Match
Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
21 May
Final
Match
San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao
25 May
Nottingham Forest vs. Chelsea
English Premier League; Match
The City Ground
25 May
Athletic Club Bilbao vs. FC Barcelona
Spanish LaLiga; Match
San Mamés
31 May
Final
Match
Munich
Biggest Football Matches in June 2025:
A month dedicated to the FIFA Club World Cup!
The FIFA Club World Cup will be starting from 14th June. Image | Yahoo Sports
Top Clubs from all over the world will battle for the greatest glory of World Club Football. Legendary European Club Teams like Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Barcelona, PSG, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Juventus, Porto, Benfica and Top South American Club Teams like Palmeiras, Flamengo, Fluminense and Major Asian Club Team like Al-Hilal and many more will battle for the ultimate glory.
Key Dates of the Biggest Football Matches in June 2025
Date
Match
Competition
Venue
16 June
Paris Saint-Germain vs. Atletico de Madrid
Match
Rose Bowl Stadium, Los Angeles
25 June
SL Benfica vs. FC Bayern Munchen
Match
Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte
27 June
Juventus F.C vs. Manchester City
Match
Camping World Stadium, Orlando
14 July
Final
Match
Metlife Stadium, New York
So, that concludes the key dates of the Biggest Matches in 2025. Go ahead! Mark the dates on your calendar so that you don't miss any of the thrilling games from the list mentioned above. And let me know what your favourite club or International Team is in the comment box. For more updates and accurate pieces of information, kindly follow Sportz Point!
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