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Chelsea Shock Exit Sets the Tone for a New Year

Verona failed to beat Torino last season (1D, 1L). Given Torino’s improving away resilience, the visitors look capable of returning home with points.

On December 18, 2025, in Doha, Qatar, an Intercontinental Cup final destined for football history came to a dramatic conclusion. UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain and South American champions Flamengo battled for 120 minutes without a winner.

the final of the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup was held at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Qatar. UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain faced Copa Libertadores champions Flamengo.

The Premier League title race has entered a white-hot stage. Although Arsenal currently sit at the top of the table, Manchester City are watching closely and closing the gap fast.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has welcomed Mohamed Salah back into the squad ahead of the Premier League clash against Brighton, amid reports that tensions between the Egyptian superstar and the club have eased—at least for now.

In the 6th round of the 2023 Champions League group stage, the Bernabéu hosted a highly anticipated clash as Real Madrid faced Manchester City at home. In the end, the Blues completed a 2–1 comeback, securing their fourth consecutive victory across all competitions, while Real Madrid suffered their second consecutive defeat, with the situation growing increasingly difficult.

Club Brugge has been performing exceptionally poorly recently. In the last round of the Champions League, they were shut out 3–0 at home by Sporting CP, dealing a severe blow to the team’s morale. In their two most recent Belgian Pro League matches, Brugge also suffered consecutive defeats. Particularly at home against Antwerp,

Manchester City came from behind to defeat struggling Real Madrid 2–1 away, putting pressure on coach Xabi Alonso. Arsenal maintained their perfect record in this season’s Champions League, effectively securing direct qualification. Reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain were held to a draw this round, as was Borussia Dortmund.

Bayern Munich has faced Sporting CP four times in European competitions, recording 3 wins and 1 draw. Last weekend, Bayern thrashed Stuttgart 5-0 in the Bundesliga away, achieving a three-match winning streak. The team has remained undefeated in all nine home matches this season and has lost only once across all competitions.

At 21:00 local time on December 9, 2025, in the sixth round of the UEFA Champions League group stage, Barcelona will host Eintracht Frankfurt at the Olympic Stadium. For Barcelona, this is a match of vengeance. With only 7 points from their five Champions League matches and sitting 18th overall, Barça are seeking their first win in their last three UCL games.

At 21:00 local time on December 10, 2025, in the sixth round of the UEFA Champions League group stage, Real Madrid will host Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabéu. On December 9, Spanish radio COPE reported that this clash will directly determine the future of Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso. If Real Madrid suffer a heavy defeat, Alonso could be dismissed on Thursday morning. Castilla (B team) coach Álvaro Arbeloa is considered the leading candidate to replace him.