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<p>This weekend promises thrilling matchups, including the 347th Vienna Derby, the Madrid Derby between Real Madrid and Atlético, the Clásico de Avellaneda in Argentina, and a major title clash in Italy. Leveraging insights from our global team, Transfermarkt showcases five must-watch games around the world.</p>
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<h2><strong>347th Vienna Derby: FK Rapid vs Austria Wien</strong></h2>
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<p><strong>Dorian Schuster (Area Manager Austria):</strong></p>
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<p>The 347th Vienna Derby will unfold on Sunday, with both teams entering the match under contrasting circumstances. Rapid, finishing fifth last season, is currently leading the Austrian Bundesliga, while Austria, who ended last season in third, has struggled and sits in seventh place. However, the Violets have recently demonstrated improvement, securing three consecutive victories.</p>
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<p>First Tier</p>
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<p>€11.28m</p>
<p>Expenditures 25/26</p>
<p>€2.43m</p>
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<p>Peter Stöger</p>
<p>Managers</p>
<p>Stephan Helm</p>
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<p>All eyes will be on Rapid’s new head coach, Peter Stöger, who previously led rivals Austria to a title in 2012/13. Last season, Austria’s two losses against Rapid cost them the championship. Watch for Rapid’s record transfer, Tobias Gulliksen, to make an impact. Notably, Austria will be without their key player Dominik Fitz, who was instrumental in their only victory over Rapid (2-1) last season before transferring to Major League Soccer this summer.</p>
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<h2><strong>Scudetto Challengers: AC Milan vs Napoli</strong></h2>
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<p><strong>Stefano Buonfino (Content and Community Manager Italy):</strong></p>
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<p>In recent years, Milan and Napoli have seldom been championship rivals simultaneously. Historically, we must go back to the 1980s and 1990s, during the days of Diego Maradona and Marco van Basten, to find such competition for the Scudetto. This year, however, both teams are well-positioned!</p>
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<p>As the reigning Italian champions, Napoli has made an impressive start with four victories out of four matches, bolstered by several key transfers. Meanwhile, Milan has made significant changes under pragmatic coach Max Allegri, reshaping their squad in the summer transfer window, allowing them to focus solely on league play unlike Napoli did last season, thus conserving energy.</p>
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<p>€162.00m</p>
<p>Expenditures 25/26</p>
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<p>Massimiliano Allegri</p>
<p>Managers</p>
<p>Antonio Conte</p>
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<p>Both Milan and Napoli have invested heavily in new players, although they have also sold important assets, like Victor Osimhen and Tijjani Reijnders. Notably, two legendary players, Luka Modrić and Kevin De Bruyne, have chosen Serie A to finish their careers while still making significant contributions. Given that both Conte and Allegri are known for their tactical approaches, this match may be closely contested. However, it wouldn’t be surprising if this Sunday’s match turned into a thrilling, high-scoring affair.</p>
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<h2><strong>Ligue 1: OGC Nice vs Paris FC</strong></h2>
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<p><strong>Ronan Caroff (Area Manager France):</strong></p>
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<p>At the start of the season, both OGC Nice and Paris FC likely aimed for more than just six points after five matches (two wins and three losses). Nice has had to deal with the departure of goalkeeper Marcin Bulka and striker Evann Guessand this summer, and their reinvestment of the significant funds received has not been fruitful. This has been compounded by their Champions League elimination and a recent 4-1 defeat to Brest. Thus, Les Aiglons will host Paris FC in a less than ideal mental state.</p>
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<p>€175.60m</p>
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<p>€33.68m</p>
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<p>Franck Haise</p>
<p>Managers</p>
<p>Stéphane Gilli</p>
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<p>Paris FC, despite being newly promoted, has had an active attack, scoring nine goals but also conceding 12. They aim to secure points before facing a challenging schedule that includes matches against Lyon, Monaco, Rennes, and Lille. Their experienced players should help, and watch for winger Ilan Kebbal, who has already contributed three goals and two assists in his third season in Ligue 1.</p>
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<h2><strong>Madrid Derby: Atlético Madrid vs Real Madrid</strong></h2>
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<p><strong>Iván Fuente (Content Manager Spain):</strong></p>
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<p>The Madrid derby arrives at a contrasting time for both clubs. Real Madrid sits atop the table, with Xabi Alonso injecting new talent into the squad, while Kylian Mbappé has been prolific, scoring seven goals in six La Liga appearances. Conversely, Atlético Madrid has faced challenges as injuries have hindered their campaign, limiting the integration of new signings. Their defense appears shaky, and the team struggles to find the back of the net.</p>
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<p>€627.80m</p>
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<p>€176.00m</p>
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<p>Diego Simeone</p>
<p>Managers</p>
<p>Xabi Alonso</p>
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<p>With a mix of factors leading to a tough situation for Atlético, the significance of this derby is amplified following Julián Álvarez's penalty incident. For Atlético, losing could mean falling out of the title chase, while for Real Madrid, it's a crucial chance to gain an advantage. Historically, the past ten encounters have been evenly matched, with three wins for each and four draws, with 17 goals scored by both sides.</p>
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<h2><strong>Clásico de Avellaneda: Racing Club vs Independiente</strong></h2>
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<p><strong>Scott Christensen (Area Manager Argentina & South America):</strong></p>
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<p>Racing Club is currently more focused on the Copa Libertadores, yet a derby carries its own weight. Notably, they have the two most valuable players in the Argentine League: Kevin Lomónaco (Independiente) and Juan Ignacio Nardoni (Racing). Although Racing has been the dominant force in Argentine football over the past year, their inconsistent performances have led to them sitting in 10th place in their Argentine Torneo Clausura group. With a formidable squad, several players must elevate their games.</p>
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<p>€77.23m</p>
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<p>€8.82m</p>
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<p>Gustavo Costas</p>
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<p>Gustavo Quinteros</p>
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<p>Adrián Martínez has been a standout player, excelling in Argentina over the last year with an impressive record of 62 scoring points in 82 matches – remarkable for a player in the highly competitive league, even if not on par with giants like Haaland, Messi, or Ronaldo.</p>
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<p>Independiente appeared to be turning a corner last semester, but have since faltered, leading to a coaching change as they languish at the bottom of Group B with only eight matches played. They urgently need a win against Racing, especially following their Copa Sudamericana exit due to incidents against Universidad de Chile. Improvement in many areas is required, particularly in attack, where they have netted just five goals in eight matches. Given the stakes, they are likely to adopt a more aggressive approach in search of victory.</p>
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