The five best football fixtures to watch this weekend, featuring a La Liga title showdown and Chelsea’s trip to Tyneside.
Five spicy fixtures you must watch this weekend:
RB Leipzig vs Bayer Leverkusen
Bayern Munich might be making the Bundesliga a one-horse race this season, but there will still be plenty of eyes on the Red Bull Arena this weekend. Second-placed RB Leipzig host Bayer Leverkusen in a match-up between two Champions League hopefuls.
An inconsistent Leipzig hit Frankfurt for six before losing to Union Berlin last time out, while Leverkusen’s last five include defeat at Augsburg and a win at Manchester City. Predicting which version of these teams turns up is anyone’s guess.
Spice Rating: Mild 🌶
Tottenham vs Liverpool
Have Liverpool turned a corner? Arne Slot certainly thinks so. Back-to-back wins and clean sheets have lifted the mood at Anfield, ahead of a trip to Tottenham on Saturday night.
This fixture has traditionally provided goals and talking points, so don’t be surprised to see another chaotic clash here.
When Spurs and Liverpool meet, expect GOALS.
Just the nine last time Arne Slot’s side visited the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium 🍿 pic.twitter.com/BzGhICb9U7
— Premier League (@premierleague) December 18, 2025
Spurs need a response, after losing dismally at Nottingham Forest last time out.
Spice Rating: Medium 🌶🌶
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Villarreal vs Barcelona
La Liga’s form teams collide at El Madrigal this weekend, as a Villarreal team on a six-game winning run host a Barcelona team who have won seven on the spin. The Yellow Submarine’s impressive form has moved them into surprise title contention.
A win this weekend against the champions will move them within five points of the champions, with two games in hand.
🎖️| JUST IN: FC Barcelona vs Villarreal H2H pic.twitter.com/IQgZ9LLYb6
— Barca Xtra (@Barcaxtr) December 19, 2025
Spice Rating: Hot 🌶🌶🌶
Juventus vs AS Roma
Old rivals reunite in Italy, as Juventus host AS Roma in Turin.
Roma remain right in the running for the Scudetto despite a recent wobble, with a 1-0 win over Como keeping the capital club within three points of leaders Inter Milan.
Juventus, in contrast, can ill-afford another slip. Fifth as things stand, a loss this weekend would leave them a sizeable gap from the top.
Spice Rating: Fire 🌶🌶🌶🌶
Newcastle vs Chelsea
Newcastle and Chelsea meet on Saturday lunchtime in a clash between two of the Premier League’s top-four hopefuls. The Magpies have endured an inconsistent start, but remain a force on home soil.
Their record in this fixture is good, winning their last four against Chelsea at St James’ Park.
For the Blues, the trip to Tyneside represents a chance to prove their progress and continue a good away record. Only Crystal Palace (16) have won more away points than Enzo Maresca’s side (14) so far this season.
When Newcastle put 4️⃣ past Chelsea in 2023.
The Blues return to St. James’ Park in the opening fixture of Matchweek 17 👀 pic.twitter.com/ThAvnz204D
— Premier League (@premierleague) December 19, 2025
Something has to give.
Spice Rating: Insane 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶
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