Massive derbies in Italy and Brazil, plus Der Klassiker, feature in our rundown of the best football to watch this weekend.
Here are our five must-watch games.
5️⃣ spicy fixtures you must watch this weekend 🌶
AS Monaco vs Marseille
Paris Saint-Germain’s inevitable coronation as Ligue 1 champions was confirmed last weekend and the battle to be the best of the rest heats up this time around. Third host second in French football this weekend, as Monaco welcome Marseille to the principality.
Neither side can afford to drop points with just five points between Marseille and Lille down in seventh. The hunt for Champions League qualification will go to the wire.
Spice rating: Mild 🌶
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Palmeiras vs Corinthians
The Derby Paulista takes place this weekend as Palmeiras face Corinthians in Brazil.
Both sides have made unbeaten starts to the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A season, taking four points from their first two fixtures.
Palmeiras have been champions twice in the last three seasons and will start as favourites, but face a Corinthians side with one of the most exciting forward lines in the league.
Bom dia 🇧🇷💫 pic.twitter.com/Ok81ZAubTn
— Memphis Depay (@Memphis) April 6, 2025
Memphis Depay and last season’s leading scorer, Yuri Alberto, are a handful for any Brasilieiro defence.
Spice rating: Medium 🌶🌶
Newcastle United vs Manchester United
Newcastle and Manchester United meet on Sunday afternoon, as two old rivals go head-to-head at St James’ Park.
The Magpies have suffered their fair share of heartbreak in tussles with Manchester United during the Premier League era, but are the side on the up right now. Carabao Cup success last month ended a long, long wait for silverware, while Eddie Howe’s side are charging towards Champions League qualification.
The visitors, meanwhile, are languishing in the bottom half with the Europa League their last shot at a successful end to the campaign. The balance in power between the Uniteds has shifted of late.
Spice rating: Hot 🌶🌶🌶
Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund
Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund will aim to bounce back from European disappointments in Der Klassiker this weekend.
German football’s biggest clubs collide with Bayern aiming to take another step towards the Bundesliga title. With Bayer Leverkusen breathing down their necks, the hosts can ill-afford a slip. Dortmund, however, need the points just as much with their hopes of European qualification hanging by a thread.
📌 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛: #DerKlassiker awaits! 🔴
On Saturday we take on Dortmund at the Allianz Arena 👊#FCBayern #MiaSanMia | 🔜 #FCBBVB pic.twitter.com/VJF6aDrJvT
— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) April 9, 2025
Spice rating: Fire 🌶 🌶 🌶 🌶
Lazio vs Roma
Lazio and Roma meet at Stadio Olimpico for a Derby della Capitale of huge importance.
Sixth and seventh in the standings, the teams are fighting it out for a place in next season’s Champions League. Lazio have stuttered a little of late, while Roma are one of Europe’s in-form teams.
🇺🇿🎯#ASRoma #RomaJuventus pic.twitter.com/6aFUU89PhG
— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) April 6, 2025
After a torrid start to the campaign, the appointment of veteran coach Claudio Ranieri has led to a Roma revival. The Giallorossi are unbeaten in Serie A this year and can leapfrog their eternal rivals with a win.
Spice rating: Insane 🌶 🌶 🌶 🌶 🌶
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