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European Preview – A look at the three big games in Spain, Germany and Italy today

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Napoli v Lazio

The Serie A has been one of the most exciting leagues this season and on Sunday we will see two of the leagues two entertaining sides clash.

Table toppers Napoli started the season with eight wins from eight games, however after losing last time out they have seen their lead at the top wiped by AC Milan. 

Both sides currently sit on 32 points with just five goals keeping the Azzurri top of the league.

Luciano Spalletti’s side will host Lazio who currently sit four points outside the Champions League spots.

Lazio are coming off the back of some mixed form with just two fins from their last six.

However, manager Maurizio Sarri will have top scorer Ciro Immobile back fit after he missed last week’s defeat to Juventus.

The Italian talisman will be a big boost for the I Biancocelesti and could be the key to unlocking that tight Napoli defence. 

RB Leipzig V Bayern Leverkusen

Fresh off their first win in the Champions league this season, RB Leipzig will look to improve their lacklustre Bundesliga form.

Despite being one of the most exciting teams to watch, Jesse Marsch side have disappointed in the Bundesliga this term, currently occupying seventh in the table.

And it could get even worse this week as they face a much-improved Bayern Leverkusen at the Red Bull Arena on Sunday.

The Die Werkself enjoyed being at the summit of the table before being beaten by currently league leaders Bayern Munich in October.

Since then, they have only won once, moving down to fourth.

Manager Gerardo Seoane will want his side to build back that early season form so they can guarantee champions league football for next season.

Real Madrid V Sevilla

Real Madrid are flying in La Liga.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side have won four of their last five including an El Clasico win against rivals Barcelona.

Los Blancos currently top the league by one point but also have a game in hand over second place Real Sociedad.

This weekend they host Sevilla who have historically struggled at the Bernabeu not winning at the famous stadium since 2008.

Despite the poor record Julen Lopetegui has managed to create a solid side that have the second-best defence in the league.

Also sitting just two points behind Madrid with the same games played the Andalusia based side will maybe have one eye on a title charge.

By Bryce Densham

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