Welcome to the 18th episode of the Match Viewing for the 2025-26 season. This article will cover the major world football events from October 24th to 25th, Pacific Time:

October 24th, 7:00 AM, Premier League: Chelsea vs. Sunderland

The two teams have met 125 times in history, with Chelsea holding the upper hand with 61 wins, 22 draws, and 42 losses, including five wins over Sunderland in their last five games. Chelsea is undefeated in their past three matches against Sunderland at Stamford Bridge. This week, Chelsea swept Ajax 5-1 at home in the Champions League, extending their winning streak to four games. Sunderland has also performed well recently, losing just one of their last six games. Chelsea is fifth in the standings, just one point ahead of Sunderland.

For this match, Chelsea forwards Delap and Palmer are out due to injury, and Gusto is suspended. Midfielders Enzo and Caicedo have significantly improved their scoring abilities this season and are the team's primary attacking force. Esteban and Neto also have some scoring potential. For Sunderland, Isidore, with three goals, is a key player in the team's scoring success.

October 25th, 9:00 AM Serie A Napoli vs. Inter Milan

Inter Milan has an unbeaten record against Napoli in their last five games, with three wins and two draws, and has lost just one of their past 13 meetings. This week, Napoli suffered a crushing 2-6 away defeat to PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League, suffering their second consecutive defeat, but have now won all four of their home games this season. Inter Milan defeated San Giros 4-0 away, extending their winning streak to seven games. In the Serie A standings, Napoli and Inter Milan both have a record of 5 wins and 2 losses, ranking second and third, one point behind the top spot.

In this match, Napoli midfielders Lobotka, Hoylen, and Lukaku were injured. Their absences severely impacted the team's attacking midfield, with De Bruyne and McTominay likely shouldering the goalscoring burden. For Inter, Damian is injured, leaving the team primarily relying on Lautaro and Thuram, who have scored a combined 11 goals. Bony and Calhanoglu are also key scorers.

October 25th, 9:30 AM, Premier League: Manchester United vs. Brighton

Manchester United has played Brighton 35 times, with 20 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses. However, last season, the Red Devils were defeated twice in both Premier League matches and suffered three consecutive home defeats against the Seagulls. Last weekend, both teams played a Premier League match. Manchester United defeated Liverpool 2-1 away, extending their winning streak to five games, while Brighton defeated Newcastle 2-1 at home, extending their unbeaten streak to five games. In the standings, Manchester United is ninth, two points behind the top four and one point ahead of Brighton.

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez is injured in this match. Offensively, Mbemo has found his scoring form and is currently the Red Devils' most threatening player. Summer signing Cunha continues his pursuit of his first goal, having failed to score in eight games. Brighton, with Webster, Hinshelwood, Gruda, and March out due to injury, will face Welbeck, who has scored four goals, and he and Diego Gomez, who has five, are the team's main attacking force.

October 25th, 12:00 PM, Premier League Brentford vs. Liverpool

Liverpool have a record of 15 wins, four draws, and four losses in their 23 matches against Brentford, including a perfect record of five in the last five meetings. Last weekend, Brentford defeated West Ham 2-0 away, their second win in seven games. Liverpool also came from behind to defeat Frankfurt 5-1 away in the Champions League this week, ending their four-match losing streak in the main draw. In the standings, Brentford, having won two of their last three matches, is in 13th place, while Liverpool, suffering three consecutive league defeats, is in fourth, four points behind the top spot.

Brentford midfielders Maghoma and Milambo are injured in this match. Offensively, the team relies heavily on Igor Thiago, who has scored six goals in nine games this season, including three in the last three. Liverpool, on the other hand, faces injuries to Alisson, Leoni, Frimpong, and Isak. Ekitik, who has just rediscovered his form and is scoring in consecutive games, is the main player to rely on up front. Salah is in a very low period and needs to regain his confidence quickly.

October 25th, 7:00 AM Premier League Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace

The two teams have met 58 times in history, with Arsenal having 35 wins, 17 draws, and 6 losses. Last season, in the second leg of their Premier League match, they drew 2-2 at home with Crystal Palace, ending their six-game winning streak. At the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal have won three and drawn four of their last seven games against Crystal Palace, losing only one of their past 19. Arsenal swept Atletico Madrid 4-0 at home in the Champions League this week, extending their winning streak to six games and remaining unbeaten in nine. Crystal Palace has lost just one game this season. Arsenal leads the standings by three points, while Crystal Palace is in eighth place, two points behind the top four.

Arsenal captain Ødegaard, Madueke, Kai Havertz, and Gabriel Jesus were absent due to injury in this match. Offensively, the Gunners were in full force, with Džekeres, Martinelli, Trossard, and Saka all key scoring options. Furthermore, several defensive players were also capable of scoring from set pieces. For Crystal Palace, Mateta, with seven goals, and Sarr, with four, were the biggest threats to Arsenal's defense.

October 25th, 7:00 AM, Premier League: Villa vs. Manchester City

The two teams have met 183 times in history, with Manchester City holding the upper hand with 82 wins, 42 draws, and 59 losses, but they have lost both of their last two away games against Villa. This week, Villa lost 1-2 to Go Ahead Eagles in the Europa League, ending their five-game winning streak in the competition and suffering their first defeat in nine games. However, they have won all three of their last three league games. Manchester City defeated Villarreal 2-0 away in the Champions League, extending their winning streak to three in a row. Their record of seven wins and two draws in their last nine games puts them in second place in the league, three points behind the top spot.

In this match, Villa defenders Garcia and Tielemans were injured, leaving the team's offense weak, scoring only eight goals in eight games. Winning matches is difficult, but they are one of the best defensive teams in the Premier League, which will be a challenge for Manchester City striker Haaland. However, the Norwegian striker has been one of the best players in European football this season, scoring 15 goals in 11 games. Including international matches, he has scored in each of his last 12 games.

October 25th, 8:15 AM La Liga: Real Madrid vs. Barcelona

This is the 262nd El Clásico in history. Real Madrid previously held a slight advantage with a record of 106 wins, 51 draws, and 104 losses, but Barcelona has lost all four of its last four games. This week, Real Madrid defeated Juventus 1-0 at home in the Champions League, extending their winning streak to four games. This season, they have an 11-1 record in 12 games, including six undefeated home victories. Barcelona swept Olympiacos 6-1 at home in the Champions League, bringing their record to 9 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in 12 games this season.

Currently, Real Madrid leads the La Liga standings with an 8-1 record, followed by Barcelona in second place with 7-1-1, a 2-point gap. Considering that third-placed Villarreal is 7 points behind the top team, this decisive battle is the ultimate battle for the top spot in La Liga this season.

In this game, Real Madrid defenders Rudiger, Mendy and Carvajal were absent due to injuries, and the back line was a hidden danger for the Galacticos. On the offensive end, Mbappé is one of the best strikers in Europe. Although he did not score in the Champions League in the middle of the week, he has scored 15 goals in 12 games this season, including 10 goals in the league, leading the scorer list. Vinicius, who scored 5 goals, is also an important scoring point for the team. For Barcelona, ​​Joan Garcia, Ter Stegen, Christensen, Gavi, Olmo, Rafinha and Lewandowski were all absent due to injuries. Fermin, who scored a hat trick in the middle of the week, was in good form. He and Rashford both scored 5 goals and are the team's top scorers. Together with Yamal, they are the key to whether the team can win.