League football resumes on Friday, 9 October after a three-week international break, with fixtures scheduled across European and Arab competitions.
Malaga host Espanyol in La Liga, while Borussia Dortmund face Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga. Ligue 1 also returns with Lens taking on Olympique Lyonnais.
There are three matches in the Saudi league, including Al-Nassr’s meeting with Al-Diriyah and Al-Fateh’s home game against Al-Ahli. The Professional League schedule features five fixtures, with Ismaily against Tanta among the main matches listed.
Friday’s fixtures
La Liga
Malaga v Espanyol 22:00, beIN Sports HD
Bundesliga
Borussia Dortmund v Werder Bremen 21:30, beIN Sports HD
Ligue 1
Lens v Olympique Lyonnais 21:45, beIN Sports HD
Professional League
Ismaily v Tanta 15:30
Saudi league
Al-Nassr v Al-Diriyah 21:00, Thmanyah
Al-Fateh v Al-Ahli 17:55, Thmanyah
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