Football matches to keep you entertained across top 5 leagues this weekend

This weekend, March 15-16, 2025, European football fans are in for a treat with a lineup of thrilling matches across the top five leagues: the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1. Here's an in-depth look at the fixtures, key matchups, and what to expect.

Premier League

The Premier League action kicks off with several intriguing fixtures:

Saturday, March 15:

Everton vs. West Ham United at 3:00 PM WAT

Ipswich Town vs. Nottingham Forest at 3:00 PM WAT

Manchester City vs. Brighton & Hove Albion at 3:00 PM WAT

Southampton vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers at 3:00 PM WAT

AFC Bournemouth vs. Brentford at 5:30 PM WAT


Sunday, March 16:

Arsenal vs. Chelsea at 1:30 PM WAT

Fulham vs. Tottenham Hotspur at 1:30 PM WAT

Leicester City vs. Manchester United at 7:00 PM WAT

A notable fixture is the London derby between Arsenal and Chelsea. Originally scheduled for Saturday, this match was moved to Sunday due to European commitments and to avoid clashing with the Carabao Cup final between Liverpool and Newcastle. The kick-off is set for 1:30 PM WAT, an unusual time resulting from the schedule reshuffle.

La Liga

La Liga offers a series of captivating encounters:

Saturday, March 15:

Real Valladolid vs. Celta Vigo at 2:00 PM CET

Mallorca vs. Espanyol at 4:15 PM CET

Villarreal vs. Real Madrid at 6:30 PM CET

Girona vs. Valencia at 9:00 PM CET


Sunday, March 16:

Athletic Bilbao vs. Sevilla at 2:00 PM CET

Atlético Madrid vs. Getafe at 4:15 PM CET

Barcelona vs. Real Betis at 6:30 PM CET

Osasuna vs. Almería at 9:00 PM CET

The clash between Villarreal and Real Madrid stands out, with both teams vying for crucial points in their pursuit of the title.

Serie A

Italian football fans can look forward to these fixtures:

Saturday, March 15:

Monza vs. Parma at 3:00 PM CET

Udinese vs. Verona at 3:00 PM CET

AC Milan vs. Como at 6:00 PM CET

Torino vs. Empoli at 8:45 PM CET


Sunday, March 16:

Juventus vs. Fiorentina at 12:30 PM CET

Napoli vs. Lazio at 3:00 PM CET

Roma vs. Sassuolo at 6:00 PM CET

Inter Milan vs. Bologna at 8:45 PM CET

The match between AC Milan and Como is particularly noteworthy, as Milan aims to maintain its position at the top of the table.

Bundesliga

In Germany, the Bundesliga presents several exciting games:

Saturday, March 15:

Werder Bremen vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach at 3:30 PM CET

Augsburg vs. Wolfsburg at 3:30 PM CET

Mainz vs. Freiburg at 3:30 PM CET

Union Berlin vs. Bayern Munich at 3:30 PM CET

RB Leipzig vs. Borussia Dortmund at 6:30 PM CET


Sunday, March 16:

Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Stuttgart at 3:30 PM CET

Schalke vs. Hoffenheim at 5:30 PM CET

The fixture between Union Berlin and Bayern Munich is a highlight, with Bayern aiming to extend their lead at the top. The match will be held at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei on Saturday, March 15, at 3:30 PM CET.

Ligue 1

French Ligue 1 fans can anticipate the following matches:

Saturday, March 15:

Nantes vs. Lille at 5:00 PM CET

Angers vs. Monaco at 7:00 PM CET

Lens vs. Rennes at 9:05 PM CET