Matches to watch in Europe’s top leagues this weekend

The top European leagues are back after that long summer break, and fans can now watch their favourite teams in the Premier League, La Liga and Bundesliga and other competitions.

Ideally, the Premier League starts before the other top European leagues, and sometimes, it begins a week before the others.

However, this term, almost all the top leagues started at the same weekend, around August 16th.

This means we have so many games to watch this weekend and it will be one of those days that we do not have to leave the house or get engaged in any other activity.

There are so many fine games to follow this weekend, and it can be difficult to decide whether to buy Premier League tickets, La Liga tickets, or Serie A tickets.

It is a choice that will not be season-defining. However, as the season progresses, fans would begin to refine their choice of the league to follow the most.

For now, we expect several supporters to watch almost every game on the continent, and we have previewed games that we believe you have to get a ticket to watch.

Arsenal vs Wolves

Arsenal has won each of their last two Premier League opening day games and are looking to maintain that record with a win against Wolves in this match.

The Gunners have been the main challengers to Manchester City in the title race over the last two seasons.

They last won their opening league games in three consecutive seasons, between 2007/2008 and 2009/2010.

Wolves will look to start the term well despite losing their main man, Pedro Neto, who now plays for Chelsea.

They have always been a team that gives Arsenal problems, and that will be not different in this fixture. We expect them to try to prove a point in the first game of the term.

The visitors had an inconsistent pre-season, but their 3-0 win against RB Leipzig was impressive to watch and they could cause an opening day upset here.

Tickets for this match are available for as low as £122 on Seatsnet. 

West Ham vs Aston Villa

Another interesting game to follow in the Premier League this weekend is the match between West Ham and Aston Villa.

These teams are not among the top sides in England, but they have set a precedent that could see them break into the top four.

Villa is already in the top four, having won a place there last season, while West Ham has replaced David Moyes with Julen Lopetegui, who should help his team achieve even more.

The Hammers have also been one of the most impressive spenders in the Premier League this summer, signing the likes of Guido Rodriguez, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Jean-Clair Todibo, among others.

Villa has also built on a fine squad from last term, with Ian Maatsen, Jaden Philogene, and Amadou Onana, among others joining them.

Unai Emery has already proven he can find success domestically and in Europe, so this game would be between two Spanish managers who have good pedigree and what a way to start their season.

Tickets for his match are available for as low as £54 on the biggest ticket website in the world, Seatsnet.

Valencia vs Barcelona

Barcelona will begin the Hansi Flick era in La Liga with a visit to the Mestalla to face Valencia, and it is one of the best games to watch in Europe this weekend.

Barca is looking to win back the league title after losing it to Real Madrid last season, and they are eager for a good start.

Valencia has struggled in recent seasons and continue to lose their main men, which makes it hard for them to return to the Champions League.

However, they remain one of Spain’s traditional top clubs and would want to start the 2024/2025 season in fine fashion.

Both clubs have a rich history together, and this game is one of those matches everyone wants to watch in Spain.

The last time they met, the Catalans secured a hard-fought 4-2 win at Camp Nou but never won the reverse fixture at the Mestalla, with the game ending 1-1.

Barca knows this will be a difficult game for them and you would not want to miss out on buying the tickets for this game.

Chelsea vs Manchester City

Manchester City is the favourite to win the Premier League title again this season and their first domestic opponent is Chelsea. What a way to begin the new season.

Both clubs served us some cracking games over the years, not least their 4-4 game in the last campaign.

Chelsea was the first club to show that money can buy success in football when Roman Abramovich came to town, but City has now done even more than them in terms of spending money on new players.

The Citizens have gone on to win every trophy available and are currently on a run of four league title wins in a row.

They will be eager to win a fifth and ensure no club comes close to matching their feat in the next few seasons.

But can they win in London on the opening weekend? Most Chelsea fans will buy tickets for this game in hopes that their team can make a winning start.

However, the Blues have won none of their last ten matches against City, including friendly games, so it is hard to see them winning here either.

Juventus vs Como

Thiago Motta’s first league game as Juventus’ manager will be against Como, and it is a game everyone in Italy is looking forward to watching.

Both teams are managed by popular former players who are making their way in the world of management, but Motta is considered slightly more experienced in that area.

He has managed Spezia and Bologna before getting the Juve job this summer, while Cesc Fabregas is just starting out in management.

His Como team has just been promoted to Serie A and they face a tough test to stay in the Italian top flight beyond this campaign.

The former Gunner knows if his team starts the season with a win, their confidence will be through the roof.

Motta, on the other hand, has taken his biggest step in management and simply has to beat Como at home in this match.

Tickets for this fixture are available for around €90 from vetted resellers on Seatsnet. 

Leicester City vs Tottenham

Leicester City will host Tottenham on their return to the Premier League this weekend as they look to stay up this time.

They have replaced Enzo Maresca with Steve Cooper and most of the players who helped them to win promotion back to the Premier League remain on their roster.

This will help them do well this season, but can they earn a win on the opening weekend in the Premier League?

Spurs have been one of the finest attacking clubs in the Premier League for some time and would be eager to begin with a win.

Ange Postecoglou’s side has just added Dominic Solanke to their squad and now has a squad capable of breaking back into the top four.

They will be looking to begin with a win, and tickets for this game will sell because fans expect it to be a cracker.

Conclusion

We have waited for this opening weekend for a long time. Which of these games will you watch?