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The 1st of many international breaks is upon us. This is the perfect time to look back on the clubs who have had the perfect start to their season.
Not many clubs can boast about this. While some names may sound familiar, there are some that would come as a surprise.
It's still early, but having a 100% win record is something these clubs can be proud of. We would come back and review in the next international break as to how many clubs still have a flawless record.
Bundesliga
Hertha Berlin
The Bundesliga started a little later than the other top 5 leagues in Europe and as such, the clubs have only played 2 games so far.
Just last season, Hertha started the season with back-to-back defeats. And now, they have started this season with back-to-back league wins.
In 2 league games, the east-German club has scored 3 goals, 1 against a newly promoted side Nurnberg and 2 against Schalke 04. It's still early stages in Germany, but Hertha has started this season much, much better than their previous campaign and would hope that the international break doesn't break their momentum.
Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg sits 2nd in the Bundesliga points table with Hertha just below them due to the goal difference. Wolfsburg has scored 5 goals (2 against Schalke and 3 against Bayer Leverkusen) in the two league games they have played but have failed to keep a clean sheet, conceding a goal each in both their games.
Hertha travels to Wolfsburg after the international break and one the clubs is going to lose their perfect start to the season, or maybe even both.
There was drama right in the 1st match. Schalke equalised in the 85' and the game was headed for a draw. But a goal in the 94' from Ginczek denied that and gave his team full 3 points.
Bayern Munich
Did you really think that Bayern would not have started their campaign with back-to-back wins? They are on a different level altogether and it shouldn't be a surprise to see them lift the Bundesliga title for the 7th consecutive season.
The German leaders have scored 3 goals each in their opening games against Hoffenheim and Stuttgart and conceded just once against Hoffenheim.
There's no denying that they are favourites to lift the title once again but can they replicate Arsenal - go unbeaten the whole season or even better, win every single game?
Serie A
Juventus
Ah, the Italian league. With the summer transfer activities the clubs had, there is no denying that Serie A is going to be more entertaining this season.
Oh, how can one forget the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus? His name is more than enough to attract viewers.
Having played 3 league games, Juve have scored 7 goals and conceded thrice. Make no mistake, those wins did not come easy. The 1st and the 3rd game, Juve had to fight till the very end to earn those 3 points.
The Old Lady might be favourites to life the title once again but the other clubs are definitely going to give them a run for their money.
Start watching the Italian league and you won't be disappointed.
Ligue 1
Paris Saint-German
It had to be PSG from the French league. With the likes of Neymar, Mbappe and Cavani in their attack, it should come as no surprise that they have scored a whopping 13 goals in 4 league games, the most scored by any club in Europe's 'Top 5 leagues'.
At this rate, you might as well just hand them the title. Thomas Tuchel's main objective is to win the Champions League or at least go beyond the Quarters this time.
Same question, can PSG go invincibles this season?
Premier League
Chelsea
Life under Sarri has gone off to the best possible start ever. 10 goals scored in 4 league games just goes to show how quickly the men in Blue have adapted to the SarriBall. The Blues are looking to put the last season behind them and get back to the Champions League next season.
Sarri is 2 wins away from equalling the record of starting a Premier League managerial career with 6 consecutive wins. Cardiff and West Ham up next. Seems like it is very much possible.
Ancelotti (2009/10) & Pep (2016/17) managed 6 consecutive wins in the PL.
Liverpool
The front 3 of Liverpool are looking to continue from where they left off last season - scoring goals, and that too, tons of 'em.
The Reds have scored 9 goals and have conceded 1, courtesy an error from Alisson. They started the season well, scoring 4 goals against West Ham and 2 against Palace.
However, they have managed to win their last 2 league games by 1 goal margin - against Brighton and Hove Albion and Leicester.
They visit Spurs after the international break where the North London club would look to get back to winning ways after losing to Watford in their last game.
Watford
Surprise, surprise. Watford are absolutely enjoying their start to this new season and why wouldn't they. They have scored 9 goals and conceded just 3. But more importantly, they defeated Spurs in their last game.
Imagine this. Watford managed to win only 1 out of the last 8 games in the last season and now have won all their 4 opening games. They visit Manchester United after the international break and it would be interesting to see if they can continue their dream start.
La Liga
Barcelona
Another season and Barcelona are off to a terrific start. 12 goals scored, 2 conceded in 3 games. But most importantly, they scored 8 goals against Huesca. The La Liga champions fell behind in the 3rd minute and the away fans started celebrating, little did they know what was about to happen.
Messi unleashed himself and equalised in the 16' before scoring again in the 61'. By the end of the game, the scoreline read 8-2. Messi and Co. mean business.
Real Madrid
Having succeeded Zinedine Zidane, there was a lot of pressure on Julen Lopetegui. So far, he has been able to repay all the trust put on him by club president Perez.
Madrid have scored 10 goals and conceded 2 in their 4 league homes, scoring 4 times each in the last 2 games.
Real may be without Ronaldo but that has given Benzema and Bale the chance to rise. The Frenchman has scored 4 goals and the Walseman 3 and they would be looking to continue this form after the international break.
