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The Sky Bet Championship is back, and it already looks like the most open race in years. Three heavyweight clubs have dropped down from the Premier League and want an immediate return, while ambitious teams from League One are here to disrupt the script. Ipswich Town, Southampton, and Leicester City arrive with Premier League squads and expectations, but they will be pushed hard by ambitious sides such as Birmingham City, Coventry City, West Brom, and Middlesbrough, plus eye-catching newcomers Wrexham and Charlton. The season began on Friday, 8 August, with two full rounds already played to set the tone for a long campaign.

The new La Liga season is almost here, and the big hitters are circling. Barcelona arrive as defending champions after sealing the 2024/25 title with a 2–0 win at Espanyol on 15 May under Hansi Flick, while Real Madrid kick off a new era with Xabi Alonso on the touchline and a star-studded squad led by Kylian Mbappé. Atlético Madrid are never far from the conversation either, setting up a three-way tussle that should light up Spain from August to May. The campaign begins the weekend of 17 August 2025 and runs through 24 May 2026, so the countdown is officially on.

The new Bundesliga campaign is almost here. The 2025/26 season kicks off on Friday 22 August, with the champions Bayern Munich opening at home to RB Leipzig and the rest of Matchday 1 unfolding across the weekend. Dortmund head to St. Pauli and Leverkusen host Hoffenheim, so the storylines start early and loud. Fixtures are locked in, dates are set, and the chase for the Meisterschale is on. Bayern arrive as the team to beat. They reclaimed the title in 2024/25 with room to spare, reasserting domestic control and reminding everyone how unforgiving a front-runner they can be.

The new Ligue 1 campaign is almost here. The 2025/26 season kicks off across the weekend of 15–17 August, with 18 clubs set to battle it out for the French crown once again. Fixtures are locked in, rivalries are brewing, and opening-day storylines are already taking shape. Paris Saint-Germain arrive as the team to beat. They retained the league title with room to spare last spring and capped the year with a first-ever Champions League triumph, completing a historic treble under Luis Enrique. That level of dominance sets a fierce benchmark for anyone hoping to knock them off the top.

The football season is almost upon us. With top contenders like PSV Eindhoven, Ajax Amsterdam, and Feyenoord Rotterdam set to clash, the excitement is building. PSV Eindhoven looks to defend their title, while Ajax and Feyenoord aim to dethrone them. With Sportmonks’ football data, you’ll have the latest scores, stats, and predictions at your fingertips. Plus, our Prediction API provides cutting-edge insights and real-time updates, empowering you to make informed decisions and stay ahead of the game.

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