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Eugen Polanski makes four changes from last week's defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt. Philipp Sander replaces Fabio Chiarodia, Luca Netz replaces Lukas Ullrich, Florian Neuhaus comes in to replace Kevin Stöger and Haris Tabakovic replaces Shuto Machino. Just the two changes from Thursday’s game in Bologna for Freiburg. Christian Günter replaces Jordy Makengo whilst Lucas Höler comes in for Johan Manzambi.  

In difficult conditions, Sebastian Hoeneß’s team secured the points thanks to a composed finish from summer signing Bilal El Khannouss.

Christian Eriksen has made three appearances for VfL Wolfsburg since joining the Bundesliga club towards the end of the summer transfer window, but is still awaiting his first start. 

HSV will hope to go into the international break with a three-game unbeaten run. The hosts scrambled for a goalless draw at Union Berlin following their first win back in Bundesliga against Heidenheim.

The night started brightly for Real Madrid and Kylian Mbappé at the Santiago Bernabéu. Los Blancos led 3–1 against Villarreal, bouncing back from last week’s derby defeat to Atlético Madrid and temporarily reclaiming the top spot in LaLiga, at least until Barcelona’s match against Sevilla.

Greuther Fürth and Hannover 96 played out a gripping 2-2 draw at the Sportpark Ronhof, with debutant David Abrangao rescuing a point for the home side.

This Sunday, October 5, Barcelona visits Sevilla at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium for Matchday 8 of LaLiga 2025–26. The Catalan giants enter the weekend as runners-up to Real Madrid and could reclaim the top spot with a victory. However, they will have to do so without their two main attacking stars — Lamine Yamal and Raphinha — both sidelined due to injury.

The Spanish prodigy Lamine Yamal will miss one of Barcelona’s toughest away games of the season, as the league leaders visit Sevilla this Sunday at 10:15 PM ET. According to the club’s official medical report, Yamal is sidelined with a pubic muscle injury and is expected to be out for two to three weeks. His absence adds a layer of concern for Hansi Flick’s team ahead of the upcoming El Clásico against Real Madrid on October 26, which he may only narrowly recover for.

Sebastian Hoeneß’s side came off a defeat in Europa League to Basel, but they aim for a third successive home victory in the league. Heidenheim picked their first points of the season last week with a 2-1 win over Augsburg.

Greuther Fürth (4-2-3-1): Boevink (GK) - Dietz, Ziereis, Münz, Dehm - Consbruch, John - Reich, Hrgota, Klaus - Futkeu 

RB Leipzig extended their unbeaten run to five games with a 1-1 draw away at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.

The Argentina national team will head to the United States next week for a tour that includes two friendly matches. Lionel Messi is expected to feature, playing in one of his final appearances of the year with the national team. However, a key teammate will be absent.

The U-20 World Cup has long served as a showcase for emerging talent, offering top clubs the opportunity to scout and sign future stars. Paris Saint-Germain and Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami appear to be following that tradition, as both clubs are reportedly eyeing a standout player from Chile 2025.

On a wet and rainy evening in the Hessen state, Manuel Neuer made more history by equalling Thomas Müller's record of the most wins (362) by a player in the Bundesliga. 

Eintracht Frankfurt couldn't land a punch on Bayern Munich this evening. The 3-0 defeat was particularly hard to take for Nathaniel Brown who vowed the team can do better.