Here's what Flashscore's editors are most looking forward to this weekend:
Friday, August 22nd
Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig - 20:30 CET
The Bundesliga is back this weekend, and it’s back with a bang, with two of Germany’s biggest clubs facing off in the opening round of fixtures.
It’s out with the old and in with the new at Bayern Munich, with Thomas Muller, Kingsley Coman and Leroy Sane all gone after being integral parts of the club’s attack for years. Coming through the door is Luis Diaz, and while the champions haven’t had as much success as they would’ve liked securing further signings, it’s hard not to get excited at the thought of the Colombian, Harry Kane and Michael Olise linking up.
RB Leipzig’s frontline also has a new look, with Benjamin Sesko being sold to Manchester United and Brazilian striker Romulo joining from Turkish club Goztepe. With exciting young wingers Yan Diomande and Johan Bakayoko also being signed and Chelsea target Xavi Simons still at the club for the time being, the Bayern defence is set to be seriously tested.
Bayern have never lost the opening match of a Bundesliga season, but with RB Leipzig boasting some real talent as well as three wins in the last six clashes between the two sides, that streak could very much be under threat.
Finley Crebolder
Saturday, August 23rd
TOUR Championship - All weekend
The PGA Tour season comes to a close this weekend at East Lake Golf Club, as the world's best tussle it out at the TOUR Championship, which also results in the winner of the FedExCup.
The field has been whittled down to just 30 following the last two FedExCup playoff events, which saw Justin Rose reign supreme at the St. Jude Championship before Scottie Scheffler continued his remarkable dominance of the golfing world with victory at the BMW Championship.
However, the format was altered this year. In 2019, starting strokes were implemented at the TOUR Championship, meaning the player at the top of the FedExCup standings would begin the tournament with a significant advantage at the summit of the leaderboard. This year, players all started on a level playing field, with a winner-take-all format to decide who is the season champion.
Golf has struggled to find a fair way to decide the FedExCup champion since it was introduced in 2007, but this is what they have decided on - for now.
After the first round, world number four Russell Henley leads the way on nine under after a stellar 61. However, the relentless Scheffler sits just two shots back and will be determined to end another magnificent season on a high.
However, it is early days, and several superstars are lurking. Patrick Cantlay, Tommy Fleetwood, Collin Morikawa, and Robert MacIntyre are six under, while Rory McIlroy is four under.
It promises to be a thrilling final few days of the PGA Tour season. Can anyone stop Scheffler?
Tolga Akdeniz
Manchester City vs Tottenham - 13:30 CET
Life under Thomas Frank has been kind to Tottenham Hotspur so far. Two games and two strong performances, but now Spurs face one of the ultimate Premier League tests as they travel to the north-east of England for a clash against Manchester City.
A pragmatic approach that they used against PSG is likely to reappear for Frank and Tottenham on Saturday lunchtime, as his revolution continues in North London. But, he is coming up against a City side that are making the football fraternity ask - are they back?
Tijjani Reijnders starred during their 4-0 victory over Wolves on the opening day, allaying fears that their midfield may struggle without Rodri. He will be the one to stop if Tottenham are going to get anything out of their trip to the Etihad Stadium.
Richarlison scored twice in their opening 3-0 win over Burnley last weekend, and the Brazilian has become the star forward for Spurs under Frank. His confidence is back and with it is his threat in front of goal.
It may only be the second week of the season, but this feels like a blockbuster clash worth tuning in for.
Josh Donaldson
Sunday, August 24th
Real Oviedo vs Real Madrid - 21:30 CET
Newly-promoted Real Oviedo host 15-time European champions Real Madrid on Sunday evening in what promises to be a memorable occasion at the 30,000-seater Carlos Tartiere Stadium.
Having spent 24 years away from the Spanish top flight, there was no fairytale return for Oviedo last weekend as they fell to a 2-0 defeat against Villarreal.
As for Xabi Alonso’s men, they kicked off the LaLiga season with a cagey 1-0 victory over Osasuna on Tuesday, with Kylian Mbappe winning and then converting the match-winning penalty.
Los Blancos will be determined to put on an improved display at the Carlos Tartiere Stadium, where Oviedo have won six of their last seven games.
Interestingly, the two sides haven’t met in a competitive fixture since November 2002, and with Real still trying to bed several new players into their starting XI, Los Azules will fancy their chances of causing a seismic upset!
Danny Clark