5 biggest football matches to watch this weekend

Domestic football will once again get going during the weekend, and there are some truly exciting fixtures to watch.

It is going to be tough to choose which game to watch, given the quality that will be on display this weekend. Spain, Turkey, England, France and Italy will all see derbies taking place, with some of the biggest clubs in world football battling against each other.

On that note, here's a look at the five biggest football matches to watch this weekend.

#5 Besiktas vs Galatasaray (Turkey)

Galatasaray vs Lazio Roma: Group E - UEFA Europa League

Two of the most successful Turkish clubs will lock horns this Monday when Besiktas play host to Galatasaray.

It is a local derby, so the atmosphere is expected to be electric. Besiktas are the current champions of the Super Lig, but both sides have endured slow starts to their league campaigns this time around. A win here could prove to be key for morale, as both teams seek to climb up the league table.

Besiktas are currently fourth in the league table, but have the same points as sixth-placed Galatasaray. Both teams are four points behind league leaders Trabzonspor. For Besiktas, the likes of Miralem Pjanic and Michy Batshuayi could prove to be key , while Galatasaray boast players like Halil Dervisoglu and Mostafa Mohamed.

#4 Inter Milan vs Juventus (Italy)

Juventus vs FC Internazionale - Coppa Italia

Two favourites for the 2021-22 Serie A title will face each other, when Inter Milan welcome Juventus at the San Siro on Sunday.

Both Inter and Juventus endured similar summers. There has been managerial change at both clubs, and a few big names were sold as well. Simone Inzaghi is the Inter Milan boss now, while Massimiliano Allegri has returned to Juventus for his second managerial stint.

There will be no Cristiano Ronaldo, Romelu Lukaku or Achraf Hakimi this time around.

Inter Milan have enjoyed an excellent start to their league campaign, and are currently third in the Serie A points table. Juventus are slowly catching up after a disappointing start; they have won four of their last five games and are seventh in the league table, three points behind Inter Milan.

#3 Marseille vs PSG (France)

Paris Saint-Germain FC vs Marseille Olympic OM - French Cup

Le Classique is arguably the biggest derby in French football. Marseille will play Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on Sunday as the two juggernauts of Ligue 1 get ready to lock horns this Sunday.

The glamour of the derby has declined in recent years due to PSG's domestic dominance. However, Marseille have looked good this season under Jorge Sampaoli. They are currently third in Ligue 1, ten points behind league leaders PSG.

PSG will start the game as the favourites. Le Classique is renowned for its fiery nature, with fans of both clubs often clashing. Even players of both teams have locked horns, with the most recent instance being that of Neymar with Marseille centre-back Alvaro Gonzalez.

#2 Barcelona vs Real Madrid (Spain)

Real Madrid CF vs FC Barcelona - La Liga

El Clasico is back, but without Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi. Camp Nou is getting ready for one of the biggest derbies in world football, which will take place this Sunday.

El Clasico has not been the same since Ronaldo's departure from Real Madrid in 2018. Messi's exit from Barcelona this summer further dilutes its attraction. However, there is no denying that two of the biggest clubs in world football will still attract considerable attention when they play against each other.

While there will be no Ronaldo or Messi, world-class players will still grace the field. Real Madrid superstar Karim Benzema is among the favourites to win this year's Ballon d'Or award. Barcelona have been in decline for a while, but they have some truly exciting young talents.

Real Madrid are currently second in La Liga, while Barcelona are a distant seventh. However, only two points separate the two sides.

#1 Manchester United - Liverpool (England)

Manchester United vs Liverpool - Premier League

Regarded by many as the biggest game in English football, Manchester United will host Liverpool on Sunday in the Premier League.

The derby is steeped in history. It is considered to be the biggest rivalry in the English game. Manchester United and Liverpool are the most successful English teams in the history of the sport, which has further fuelled the derby. At the moment, Liverpool will be regarded as the favourites to win this game.

Despite boasting Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba and Jadon Sancho, among other superstars, Manchester United have not impressed this season. Liverpool, meanwhile, have Mohamed Salah, arguably the best player in the world right now.

Manchester United are currently sixth in the league table, four points behind second-placed Liverpool, who are unbeaten this season.