From Champions League qualifiers to pre-season showdowns, this week’s football calendar spans Europe and the U.S., delivering elite rivalries, rising stars, and tactical masterclasses. Here’s your essential guide to the standout fixtures from August 4 to August 10:
August 6th: Friendlies, Leagues Cup, and Champions League Drama
Kick off the week with three unmissable matches across competitions:
Arsenal vs Villarreal CF
Match Type: International Club Friendly
Kickoff: 01:00 (British Summer Time, London Local Time)
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
Arsenal hosts La Liga’s Villarreal CF in a pre-season friendly at the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta’s side will test new tactical setups, while Villarreal aims to build momentum ahead of their 2025/26 La Liga campaign—expect attacking flair from both sides.
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OGC Nice vs Benfica
Match Type: UEFA Champions League (Qualifying Round)
Kickoff: 19:00 (Central European Summer Time, Nice Local Time)
Venue: Allianz Riviera, Nice
In a high-stakes Champions League qualifier, France’s OGC Nice welcomes Portugal’s Benfica to the Allianz Riviera. Nice’s defensive discipline will clash with Benfica’s attacking firepower—this tie could define both clubs’ European ambitions for the season.
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Inter Miami CF vs Pumas U.N.A.M.
Type: Leagues Cup
Kickoff: 19:30 (Eastern Daylight Time, Fort Lauderdale Local Time)
Venue: DRV PNK Stadium, Fort Lauderdale
Inter Miami CF faces Mexican powerhouse Pumas U.N.A.M. in the Leagues Cup. With Lionel Messi leading the charge, Inter Miami has become a global spectacle, and this fixture will test their mettle against Liga MX’s physical and technical prowess. Pumas, no strangers to continental competition, will look to exploit defensive gaps—expect a high-octane battle.
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August 7th: Telekom Cup and International Friendlies
August 7th serves up two cross-continental clashes—one in Germany, one in Portugal:
FC Bayern Munich vs Tottenham Hotspur
Match Type: Telekom Cup
Kickoff: 17:30 (Central European Summer Time, Munich Local Time)
Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich
Bayern Munich and Tottenham Hotspur lock horns in the Telekom Cup at the Allianz Arena. Bayern will showcase new signings under their manager, while Tottenham looks to sharpen tactics ahead of the Premier League—this is a pre-season test with serious competitive edge.
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Rio Ave vs Al Nassr
Match Type: International Club Friendly
Kickoff: 20:00 (Western European Summer Time, Vila do Conde Local Time)
Venue: Estádio do Rio Ave F.C., Vila do Conde
Saudi Pro League giants Al Nassr travel to Portugal to face Rio Ave in a friendly. Cristiano Ronaldo’s star power will headline this clash, as Al Nassr aims to build chemistry ahead of their domestic season—Rio Ave will use the fixture to gauge their strength against global competition.
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August 9th: Snapdragon Cup Showdown
The action continues on August 9th with a Premier League vs Serie A battle:
Manchester United vs Fiorentina
Match Type: Snapdragon Cup
Kickoff: 11:45 (British Summer Time, Manchester Local Time)
Venue: Old Trafford
Manchester United takes on Fiorentina in the Snapdragon Cup. Amorim’s United will fine-tune their squad ahead of the Premier League, while Fiorentina looks to prove their Serie A pedigree on international soil—expect tactical experimentation and rising stars to shine.
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Chelsea vs AC Milan
Type: International Club Friendly
Kickoff: 14:00 (British Summer Time, London Local Time)
Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
Chelsea faces Serie A giants AC Milan in a star-studded friendly at Stamford Bridge. Blues will clash with Milan’s tactical powerhouse, offering a glimpse of how both sides plan to compete in their respective leagues. With AC Milan’s attacking flair and Chelsea’s defensive resilience, this fixture promises end-to-end action and tactical intrigue.
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August 10th: European Emirates Stadium Cup
Conclude the week with a London derby-style clash in the European Emirates Stadium Cup:
Arsenal vs Athletic Club
Match Type: European Emirates Stadium Cup
Kickoff: 12:00 (British Summer Time, London Local Time)
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
Arsenal hosts Athletic Club in the European Emirates Stadium Cup at their home ground. Mikel Arteta’s side will use this fixture to finalize pre-season preparations, while Athletic Club’s rugged La Liga style will test Arsenal’s attacking resolve—this is a must-watch for fans of technical and physical football.
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Palermo vs Manchester City
Type: International Club Friendly
Kickoff: 20:00 (Central European Summer Time, Palermo Local Time)
Venue: Stadio Renzo Barbera, Palermo
Serie B’s Palermo welcomes Premier League champions Manchester City to Stadio Renzo Barbera. Pep Guardiola’s City will use this friendly to integrate new signings and experiment with youth talent, while Palermo—fresh off promotion—will aim to showcase their Italian footballing identity against global elites. Expect City’s signature possession play to dominate, but Palermo’s passionate fans and tactical discipline could spring a surprise.
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August 10th: MLS Eastern Conference Clash and International Club Friendly
Almeria vs Al Nassr
Type: International Club Friendly
Kickoff: 19:00 (Central European Summer Time, Almeria Local Time)
Venue: Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos, Almeria
La Liga’s Almeria welcomes Saudi Pro League powerhouse Al Nassr to Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos. Cristiano Ronaldo’s presence headlines this cross-continental friendly—Almeria’s organized defense will aim to limit his goal-scoring threat, while Al Nassr tests new attacking combinations. For Almeria, this is a chance to measure themselves against global elites; for Al Nassr, it’s a step toward building chemistry ahead of their domestic title defense.
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FC Barcelona vs Como
Type: International Club Friendly
Kickoff: 20:00 (Central European Summer Time, Barcelona Local Time)
Venue: Camp Nou, Barcelona
FC Barcelona hosts Italian side Como at Camp Nou in a pre-season friendly. Xavi’s squad will use this match to integrate new signings and refine tactical cohesion ahead of La Liga. Como, a resilient Serie B outfit, will look to disrupt Barcelona’s possession-based style with high pressing and counterattacks—expect fringe players and academy stars to seize their chance in this experimental clash.
