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On November 2 at 01:00, Serie A will host a key clash as Napoli, sitting at the top of the league table, welcomes Como, currently in 5th place. Napoli, as the defending champions, aim to consolidate their lead, while Como, a newly promoted side, has impressed as a dark horse with ambitions to challenge for a European spot.

In the defensive midfield, both Tchouaméni and Camavinga have recently regained form, but these former “€100 million men” still show clear deficiencies in organizing the attack. Particularly Camavinga, despite high expectations, has limitations in game reading and passing vision. Additionally, as a defensive midfielder, his positional awareness is average, which has left him somewhat underwhelming in Real Madrid’s setup.

Real Madrid will host Valencia at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. This clash represents a stark contrast on the league table: the top-ranked, title-defending powerhouse versus the 18th-placed side desperately fighting for survival.

Manchester United’s recruitment blueprint has shifted from chequebook bravado to strategic precision, and the latest name to land on the club’s radar reflects that evolution. Caught Offside report that Lille’s teenage sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi has been watched “extensively” by United, with Christopher Vivell described as a “big fan” of the 18-year-old. This is a player who has not simply broken into Lille’s first-team, he has ripped the door off its hinges in the process.

Haaland picked up a knock during Manchester City's 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa last week and there was concern he might miss the vital Bournemouth clash this weekend. But after his manager Pep Guardiola declared the striker fit for the visit of the Cherries on Sunday, Haaland looked lively and fresh as he celebrated Halloween with a striking new look.

But his legendary status is also attributed to his wild antics away from the pitch and you may not be surprised to read that the Argentine World Cup winner wasn't only a football wizard from the streets, but a freak in the sheets. And his cheating that robbed England of a place in the 1986 World Cup semi-finals was mirrored by a loose application of dating rules, amid numerous infidelities.

Suns ORtg 112.3 (15th), Jazz DRtg 117.6 (29th) Jazz fastbreak 20.8 PPG vs Suns 16.2 allowed Oct 28 total: 272 P; fast pace expected → Over 248.5 probability 85%

High-Post Playmaking: 28 PnR initiated per game; Jokic-Murray PnR 1.43 PPP. Oct 27 vs Wolves: 8 made 3PT from this tactic. Fastbreak: 20.2 PPG (1st league); Jokic long passes 83% success. Oct 25 vs Clippers: 26 fastbreak points, net +18. Paint Dominance: 58.5 PPG inside (1st league); Jokic & Gordon 47% of paint scoring. Oct 29 vs Kings: Blazers allowed 45 points in paint.

Kawhi Leonard (16.3 PPG, 4.6 RPG) isn’t fully at peak form, but has played ~32 minutes in the last 3 games. Team found alternatives with Harden as primary ball-handler + Powell attacking, ensuring offensive stability. Harden (21 PPG, 9.2 APG) & Zubac (18 PPG, 12.5 RPG) pick-and-roll duo creates 1.38 points per possession.

Analysis: Coventry average 2.3 goals, Wrexham concede 1.4 goals. Wrexham’s defense crippled (GK + CB out). Coventry’s away defense strong (0.7 GA). Tactical setup: Coventry will control tempo; Wrexham rely on counterattack.

Getafe (minor impact): Davinci (LB, knee injury, out till mid-December) – defensive impact minimal, cover available Aboukar (rotation CB, muscle injury) – limited effect Nyom (suspension) – backup player missing

Relevo journalist Matteo Moretto is reporting Bournemouth wants to keep Jim9nez, even if the conditions for the mandatory purchase option are not met.