European club soccer opens with several notable Friday fixtures. Chelsea face West Ham in the first London derby after a 0-0 opening draw against Crystal Palace, while West Ham conceded a 3-0 loss to Sunderland. The Bundesliga season begins with Bayern Munich set to debut winger Luis Díaz following a €75 million transfer from Liverpool; Bayern dominated the 2024-25 Bundesliga and aim for greater European success. RB Leipzig finished seventh and missed out on European competition, but their direct, attacking style makes them an early-season team to watch. Paris Saint-Germain host Angers after a 1-0 win over Nantes.
Friday in European club soccer features several intriguing matchups. In the Premier League, all eyes are on London Stadium as Chelsea square off with West Ham United in the first London derby of the season. Chelsea were less than convincing in their opening-week 0-0 draw vs. Crystal Palace, but their matchup against the Hammers, who fell 3-0 to newly promoted Sunderland, presents a fine opportunity to get on a winning track.
Bayern Munich's major signing thus far in the transfer window, winger Luis Díaz, is set to make his debut after a €75 million move from Liverpool. The Bavarians dominated the Bundesliga in 2024-25, finishing 13 points clear of second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, but will have their eyes on greater success in Europe and beyond. Meanwhile, RB Leipzig had a disappointing year by their recent standards, finishing seventh and missing out on European competition for the first time since earning promotion to the Bundesliga in 2015-16.
Finally, Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain take on Angers in Ligue 1. After a tidy 1-0 win over Nantes in the first matchweek, can the Parisians keep the good times rolling?
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