Welcome to the 30th Watchpoint of the 2025-26 Season. This article covers the key football matches worldwide from December 10 to December 11, 2025.
December 10, 01:45 CET – Champions League: Bayern Munich vs Sporting CP
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.
Sporting CP drew 1-1 away at Benfica in the Portuguese Primeira Liga, ending a four-match winning streak, but they remain unbeaten in their last 12 official matches. After five Champions League rounds, Bayern sits 3rd, and Sporting CP 8th, both within direct qualification positions.
Team News: Bayern will miss defenders Alphonso Davies and Jamal Musiala due to injury, and Josko Gvardiol is suspended. Harry Kane, who scored a hat-trick in the weekend league match, has 28 goals in 22 appearances this season, making him a key threat, alongside Ollise in attack. Sporting CP will be without Debaste and Ioannidis, while their front three Suarez, Goncalves, and Trincao have combined for 30 goals and 14 assists this season, posing a major threat to Bayern’s defense.
December 10, 04:00 CET – Champions League: Atalanta vs Chelsea
This is the first European clash between the two clubs. Last weekend, Atalanta lost 1-3 away to Verona in Serie A, ending a three-match winning streak. Chelsea also struggled, drawing 0-0 at Bournemouth, remaining winless in their last three official matches.
After five Champions League rounds, Chelsea ranks 7th and Atalanta 10th, both on 10 points with a chance for direct qualification to the round of 16.
Team News: Chelsea will miss defenders Corver and Raviah due to injuries. Caicedo, suspended in the league, can now focus on the Champions League. The team relies on Neto, Estevan, Pedro, and Enzo for attack, but none are highly efficient scorers, a major weakness. Atalanta will be without Bakker and Sulemana, and their attack remains inconsistent, suggesting a potentially low-scoring game.
December 10, 04:00 CET – Champions League: Barcelona vs Eintracht Frankfurt
The two teams last met in the 2021-22 Europa League quarter-finals, with Barcelona losing 3-4 on aggregate. Last weekend, Barcelona defeated Betis 5-3 away, securing a three-match winning streak and a five-match home winning streak. Frankfurt suffered a 0-6 defeat at RB Leipzig, remaining winless in three consecutive official matches.
In the Champions League, Barcelona is 18th and on the brink of elimination, with only one win in the last four matches, while Frankfurt is 29th and out of the playoff zone.
Team News: Barcelona will be without Ter Stegen, Gavi, and Olmo due to injuries, and Araujo is suspended. Ferran Torres, who scored a hat-trick last weekend, is in excellent form and is the team’s top scorer, supported by Yamal, Lewandowski, and Rashford, who together have contributed 35 goals and 18 assists. Frankfurt will miss top scorer Borkat, relying on Doan Ritsu for attacking threat.
December 10, 04:00 CET – Champions League: Inter Milan vs Liverpool
Liverpool has historically won 4 out of 6 encounters against Inter Milan, including the last two away matches. Last weekend, Inter beat Como 4-0, achieving a three-match winning streak and winning eight of their last nine home games. Liverpool drew 3-3 at Leeds, remaining unbeaten in their last three matches but only winning one of the last six.
Team News: Inter will be without defenders Palacios, Dumfries, and Darmian. The attacking duo Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram has scored 19 goals, while Calhanoglu adds threat from distance and set pieces. Liverpool will miss Firminho, and recent internal issues after Salah’s public criticism raise concerns over team morale. Ekitiik, however, scored twice last weekend, pairing with Gakpo as Liverpool’s main attacking weapons, while Wirtz awaits his first goal.
December 11, 04:00 CET – Champions League: Club Brugge vs Arsenal
This is the first European encounter between the two teams. Club Brugge lost 2-3 away at Sint-Truiden last weekend, losing three of their last four matches. Arsenal suffered a 1-2 defeat at Aston Villa, ending an 18-match unbeaten streak in all competitions.
In the Champions League, Arsenal leads with five consecutive wins, while Brugge is 26th but still has hopes for a playoff spot.
Team News: Club Brugge is hit by injuries, missing Mignolet, Jacks, Spiris, Romero, Sabe, Odor, Rees, Diahon, and Vilmant. Their top scorer Zolles has contributed to 20 goals this season, posing a threat to Arsenal’s injury-hit defense. Arsenal will be without Saliba, Gabriel, Mosquera, Trossard, and Havertz, relying on Saka and Zechariah in attack, while Merino and Rice provide additional scoring support.
December 11, 04:00 CET – Champions League: Real Madrid vs Manchester City
The clubs have met 14 times in European competition, with Real Madrid holding a slight edge at 5 wins, 5 draws, 4 losses. Manchester City has remained unbeaten in the last four away matches at Madrid, with just one win in seven historical away games.
Last weekend, Real Madrid lost 0-2 at home to Celta, ending an eight-match home winning streak. Manchester City defeated Sunderland 3-0 at home, achieving a three-match winning streak in official competitions.
After five Champions League rounds, Real Madrid is 5th, Manchester City 10th, both fighting for direct qualification.
Team News: Real Madrid will be missing defenders Militao, Alaba, Mendy, Arnold, and Carvajal, while Manchester City’s midfielder Kovacic is injured. This matchup is seen as a duel between Mbappe and Haaland, two of the season’s best performers. Mbappe has 25 goals and 4 assists in 21 matches, while Haaland has 20 goals in 20 games. They are supported by Vinicius and Foden, both strong offensive contributors.
December 11, 04:00 CET – Champions League: Athletic Bilbao vs Paris Saint-Germain
PSG previously faced Bilbao in the 2011-12 Europa League group stage, with each winning at home. Last weekend, Bilbao beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 at home, winning four of the last six home matches. PSG crushed Rennes 5-0 at home in Ligue 1, winning four of their last five official games.
PSG is 2nd in the Champions League, well-positioned for qualification, while Bilbao is 27th, aiming for a playoff spot.
Team News: Bilbao will miss captain Iñaki Williams and Sannati due to injury, and defender Paredes is suspended. PSG will miss multiple key defenders, including Chevalier, Mendes, Achraf, and Due, with Zabarny suspended. The team relies on Ramos, Kvaratskhelia, and Balcola for attacking output.
December 11, 04:00 CET – Champions League: Juventus vs Pafos
This is the first European encounter between the two clubs. Last weekend, Juventus lost 1-2 away at Napoli, marking their first defeat in nine matches. Both teams have 6 points, ranking 22nd and 24th, with poor prospects for qualification.
Team News: Juventus will miss defenders Bremer, Rugani, Vlahovic, and Milik due to injury, relying on Irdiz to provide attacking firepower.
