This Sunday is truly a Super Sunday as three derbies will take place across main land Europe.
In the English Premier League, Manchester United will host Liverpool in the North West Derby. In the Italian Serie A, Inter Milan welcome Juventus in Derby d’Italia while the Spannish La Liga will see the El-Classico between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Liverpool will be aiming to record their first consecutive victories over Manchester United since 2002 when the storm Old Trafford this Sunday. having defeated the Red Devils 4-2 in May.
Keeping Mohamed Salah quiet will be the most challenging task United defense must undertake as the Egyptian is in the best form of his life. He scored three goals in his two visits to Old Trafford last season.
However, United are basking in the euphoria of coming from two goals down to defeat Atalanta 3-2 in the UEFA Champions League in mid-week and will need to get all three points to reduce the gap between them and table topping Chelse.
In the Spannish La Liga, the El-classico will take place for the first time over a decade without Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi.
While Ronaldo is now doing business for Manchester United, Lionel Messi now plays for Paris St Germain.
While Barcelona and Real Madrid have endured a slow start to the season, which have seen both clubs placed eighth and third respectively, they are gradually getting better. This el-classico is a test of how well they have progressed.
Their last meeting was on April 10, 2021 at the Santiago Bernabeu. Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1.
Since November, 1909 when the first Derby d’Italia took place, the rivalry between Inter Milan and Juventus have become more intense than ever.
After dethroning Juventus last season, Inter Milan are more determined to take all three points this Sunday.
On the other hand Juventus have not gotten to their best this season despite the return of Allegri. No wonder the are seventh on the league table.
Both sides desperately need the three point to maintain their chase of table toppers, Napoli.