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Last season, Manchester United’s performance fell far short of expectations. They finished only 14th in the Premier League and lost to Tottenham in the Europa League final, completely missing out on European competition for the new season. Despite this, United still spent €250 million in this summer’s transfer market, signing players such as Shesko, Cunha, Mbombo, and Ramens. However, their transfer strategy has clearly shifted.

According to the latest data released by Forbes, Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has once again topped the global footballers’ earnings list for the 2025–26 season, marking the sixth time he has claimed this honor in the past decade. Notably, three players in this year’s top ten are currently playing in the Saudi Pro League.

In the 8th round of La Liga, Real Oviedo suffered a 0–2 defeat against Espanyol in their first match under new management. The game not only highlighted the significant gap in strength between the two sides but also deepened the frustration and disappointment among Oviedo’s supporters.

The drums of the Premier League are about to sound once again. As one of the most anticipated fixtures of Round 8, this match is sure to capture the attention of countless fans. At such a pivotal moment, many have been asking for my in-depth analysis of this week’s key matchups. Today, I’ll present a deep dive into one of the round’s most exciting showdowns—hoping it earns your approval and interest.

The 2025–26 La Liga season has been a rollercoaster for Espanyol. In the opening four rounds, they recorded 3 wins and 1 draw, only trailing behind Real Madrid and Barcelona—a true dark horse emergence. In Round 5, a win against Real Madrid could have propelled them to the top of the table, but Espanyol fell 0–2, exposing limitations.

Throughout the long and storied history of the Premier League, few rivalries have burned as fiercely—or as memorably—as that between Liverpool and Manchester United. On October 19 at 23:30, Anfield will once again become the stage for English football’s most iconic fixture: the Red Derby.

Union Berlin’s start to the new Bundesliga season has been fairly underwhelming. After six rounds, they’ve managed 2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses, placing them 13th in the standings. Their recent form hasn’t been convincing either — following an away win over Eintracht Frankfurt, they have gone two matches without a win (1 draw, 1 loss).

After nine rounds of Championship action, Middlesbrough have recorded 5 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss, sitting second in the table and firmly in the automatic promotion zone. Their overall performance this season has been strong. However, recent form tells a different story — a 0–1 away defeat to Portsmouth in the last round marked their first league loss of the season, extending their winless streak to three matches.

Real Oviedo, one of this season’s newly promoted teams, have found life tough in La Liga. After eight rounds, they’ve only managed 2 wins and 6 losses, sitting 17th in the standings — level on points with the relegation zone. Their performances have fallen short of expectations.

On October 17, 2025, in the 9th round of La Liga, Real Oviedo will host Espanyol at the Nuevo Carlos Tartiere Stadium. The league newcomer looks to defend its home turf, while Espanyol aims to return to winning ways after a winless streak.

On October 17, 2025, in the 8th round of Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will host Strasbourg. While Strasbourg started the season strongly, they are clear underdogs against the defending champions.

On October 17, 2025, in the 7th round of the German Bundesliga, Union Berlin will host Borussia Mönchengladbach. After the international break, both teams are eager to resume league play with a positive result, but the balance of form favors the home side.