This week’s roundup of weekly league Soccer news spans all the major competitions — from the English Premier League, Spain’s La Liga, Italy’s Serie A, France’s Ligue 1, Germany’s Bundesliga, to the American MLS. We bring you the latest top 10 league club standings, standout performances from stars like Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé, and fresh injury updates that could shape the upcoming fixtures.
The 2025-26 season continues to deliver exceptional entertainment across Europe’s top five leagues. Premier League’s title race remains wide open with Arsenal’s leadership threatened by Manchester City’s resurgent form.
La Liga showcases Real Madrid’s superiority, propelled by Mbappé’s extraordinary goal-scoring displays. Serie A presents a tightly contested competition where multiple clubs remain within striking distance of the summit.
Ligue 1 sees PSG maintaining their dominant position while preparing for crucial European commitments. The Bundesliga demonstrates Bayern Munich’s continued excellence under their championship aspirations.
In 2025, Major League Soccer (MLS), Lionel Messi wins the Golden Boot with 29 goals, Inter Miami battles Nashville in decisive Game 3, LAFC advances, and Philadelphia Union claims the Supporters’ Shield. Complete playoff standings and Eastern/Western Conference updates dates.
Weekly League Soccer News: Top Club Updates (Week 1 November)
As teams navigate international breaks and fixture congestion, player availability becomes increasingly critical.
The top performers, particularly Haaland, Mbappé, and Kane, continue to set new benchmarks for excellence, while their respective clubs pursue continental and domestic glory throughout this compelling season.
Here is the Weekly League Soccer News for the 1st week of November below –
Premier League Dominance Battle
Arsenal Maintain Top Position Despite Manchester City’s Resurgence.
The English Premier League continues to captivate fans with an intense three-way battle at the summit. Arsenal maintains their leadership position with a commanding 2-0 victory over Burnley, featuring goals from Viktor Gyokeres and Declan Rice. The Gunners now sit at the top of the standings with 25 points from 10 matches, seven points ahead of their nearest rivals.
However, Manchester City’s impressive performance cannot be overlooked. The defending champions achieved a 3-1 win over Bournemouth on Sunday evening, with the exceptional Erling Haaland netting twice alongside Nico O’Reilly‘s contribution.
This victory brings Manchester City to second place with 19 points, narrowing the gap to just six points behind Arsenal. Remarkably, City has demonstrated its championship pedigree by overcoming similar deficits in the past, most notably during the 2022-23 season, when it overcame an eight-point gap to claim the title.
Liverpool, the current Premier League champions, are sitting in third place with 18 points, only a single point behind Manchester City following their recent matches.
The defending champions face a critical period with upcoming matches against Aston Villa and Manchester City on the horizon, which could reshape the title narrative.
| Position | Club | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 25 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 19 |
| 3 | Liverpool | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 18 |
| 4 | Bournemouth | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 18 |
La Liga: Real Madrid’s Dominant Form with Kylian Mbappé Leading the Charge
La Liga showcases the brilliance of Real Madrid, who demolished Valencia 4-0 this weekend, further cementing their position at the top of Spain’s premier division.
The standout performance came from Kylian Mbappé, who scored two goals, including a penalty to extend his incredible personal run. Mbappé has now scored in eight consecutive La Liga matches, totaling 13 goals, making him the league’s leading scorer.
Manager Xabi Alonso praised Mbappé’s exceptional form, emphasizing that the French sensation continues to prove why he deserves the designation as Madrid’s primary penalty taker.
Despite Mbappé generously offering a second penalty to teammate Vinicius Jr, who missed the opportunity, Alonso maintains complete confidence in his striking force. Jude Bellingham also contributed to the rout, scoring Madrid’s third goal in a commanding performance.
Real Madrid currently leads La Liga with 30 points from 11 matches, maintaining an impressive 10-0-1 record with a remarkable goal difference of +16. Barcelona sits in second place with 25 points, while Villarreal secures third with 23 points.
Serie A: Intense Competition at the Top
The Italian top flight presents a tightly contested battle where Napoli leads the standings with 22 points from 10 matches after a stellar 7 wins and 1 draw. However, the gap to second place is minimal, demonstrating the league’s competitive nature.
Napoli have won 6 of their last 7 home matches.
Inter Milan and AC Milan follow closely, both securing 21 points through different paths—Inter with 7 wins and 3 losses, while Milan combines 6 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss.
Roma surprisingly maintains position with 21 points from 10 matches with an impressive 7-0-3 record, while Bologna and Juventus both hold 18 points, indicating a tightly bunched field where multiple teams remain within striking distance of the summit.
| Position | Serie A Club | Played | Won | Draws | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Napoli | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 22 |
| 2 | Inter Milan | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 21 |
| 3 | AC Milan | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 21 |
| 4 | Roma | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 21 |
| 5 | Bologna | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 18 |
Ligue 1: PSG’s Dramatic Late Victory Keeps Leaders on Track
Paris Saint-Germain continued their commanding run in Ligue 1 with a dramatic 1-0 home victory over Nice, courtesy of a 93rd-minute goal from Goncalo Ramos. Despite dominating possession throughout the match, PSG struggled to break down the well-organized Nice defense until the final moments.
The goal proved particularly poignant as Ramos marked his 100th appearance for the Parisian club with his 38th goal in all competitions.
Coach Luis Enrique strategically rested Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé on the bench, positioning him for PSG’s crucial UEFA Champions League clash against Bayern Munich scheduled for Tuesday.
PSG currently leads Ligue 1 with 24 points from 11 matches, maintaining their position at the summit with a 7-3-1 record.
The top tier of Ligue 1 remains tightly contested, with Marseille following closely in second with 22 points, while RC Lens and Lille both claim 20 points each.
| Position | Ligue 1 Club | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSG | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 24 |
| 2 | Marseille | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 22 |
| 3 | RC Lens | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 22 |
| 4 | Lille | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 20 |
| 5 | Monaco | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 20 |
Bundesliga: Bayern Munich Reigns Supreme
Germany’s Bundesliga continues to showcase Bayern Munich’s dominance at the top of the standings. The Bavarian giants lead the league with a commanding 29 points from 9 matches with an exceptional 9-2-0 record. Their superior goal-scoring ability shines through with 29 goals for and only 10 against, demonstrating both offensive prowess and defensive stability.
Following Bayern’s lead, Bayer Leverkusen occupies second position despite the recent coaching transition. The club recently replaced Erik ten Hag with Kasper Hjulmand as manager, seeking to recapture the success that characterized their previous campaign.
RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund remain competitive challengers in third and fourth positions, respectively.
MLS Weekly News: Philadelphia Union and Lionel Messi Magic
Philadelphia Union: Supporters’ Shield Champions Lead Playoffs
Philadelphia Union dominated the 2025 regular season, capturing the Supporters’ Shield with 66 points from 34 matches (20-8-6 record).
They advanced directly to the Conference Semifinals after defeating Chicago Fire FC 3-0 in the Wild Card round. Coach Bradley Carnell built the league’s best defense with only 33 goals conceded.
Inter Miami CF: Messi’s Golden Boot Isn’t Enough
Lionel Messi won the 2025 MLS Golden Boot with 29 goals in 28 matches, scoring a final-day hat trick against Nashville. However, Inter Miami faces elimination after losing 2-1 to Nashville SC in Game 2, forcing a decisive Game 3 on November 8. Despite 65 points and third-place finish, the Herons must overturn the series at home.
- FC Cincinnati: Tied 1-1 with Columbus Crew
- Columbus Crew: Dominance in Game 2
Charlotte FC & New York City FC: Eastern Conference Contenders
Charlotte FC finished fourth with 59 points (19-2-13 record), while New York City FC secured fifth with 56 points (17-5-12 record). Both teams remain in first-round battles with playoff hopes intact entering the decisive weekend.
Columbus Crew: Dominance in Game 2
Columbus Crew forced a decisive Game 3 after demolishing FC Cincinnati 4-0 on Sunday evening, overturning their Game 1 defeat. The Crew generated 3.1 expected goals while holding Cincinnati to 0.1 xG, showcasing exceptional control against their in-state rivals.
LAFC: Western Conference Semifinalists
Los Angeles FC advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals with a 4-1 victory over Austin FC, reaching the conference semifinals for the fourth consecutive year. Denis Bouanga scored twice and reached his 100th goal for the club while sitting second in the MLS Golden Boot race with 24 goals
San Diego FC: Expansion Record Breakthrough
San Diego FC remarkably finished first in the Western Conference with 63 points (19-9-6 record), establishing the MLS record for most points by an expansion team, surpassing LAFC’s previous 57-point mark from 2018. Their inaugural season success demonstrates exceptional organizational quality.
Vancouver Whitecaps: Conference Title Race
Vancouver Whitecaps tied San Diego FC with 63 points (18-9-7 record) but finished second due to goal differential. The Whitecaps advanced through Round One and earned the Western Conference Semifinal matchup against LAFC. Thomas Müller set the MLS goals-per-90-minutes record with 1.16, surpassing Messi’s 1.08 rate.
Minnesota United FC & Seattle Sounders: Western Conference Challengers
Minnesota United FC finished fourth in the Western Conference with 58 points (16-10-8 record), while Seattle Sounders FC secured fifth place with 55 points (15-10-9 record). Both teams remain in the playoff hunt but face steep challenges against conference leaders.
Champions League Excellence: Top Performers Emerging
The UEFA Champions League continues to showcase Europe’s elite talent, with PSG and Bayern Munich establishing themselves as formidable contenders.
PSG remains unbeaten through three matches with 9 points, maintaining pace alongside Bayern Munich in the competition’s early stages. The upcoming clash between these two giants on Tuesday at the Parc des Princes promises to be a decisive encounter that could significantly impact their journey toward the knockout stages.
Real Madrid similarly dominates the competition with 3 victories from 3 matches, accumulating 9 points and demonstrating the attacking firepower that makes them perennial Champions League favorites. Arsenal has also impressed with similar credentials, establishing 9 points from 3 matches with commanding performances throughout.
Key Player Performances – Week 1 November
Erling Haaland continues his extraordinary goal-scoring trajectory with 13 Premier League goals in just 10 matches, establishing records for early-season goal accumulation.
Against Bournemouth, the Manchester City striker demonstrated his clinical finishing with both goals in the 3-1 victory, extending his scoring streak to nearly every appearance this season. His average of 1.25 goals per game represents an unprecedented achievement in Premier League history.
Kylian Mbappé showcases his growing importance to Real Madrid’s campaign, extending his personal goal-scoring streak to eight consecutive La Liga matches with a double against Valencia. His performance continues to position him as a frontrunner for the prestigious Ballon d’Or award, competing directly with Haaland and Harry Kane in Europe’s elite striker hierarchy.
Harry Kane at Bayern Munich maintains exceptional consistency, achieving 12 goals in 7 appearances for the German champions, establishing himself as the Bundesliga’s top scorer with a commanding seven-goal lead over his nearest competitor.
Kane’s clinical finishing and intelligent positioning exemplify his status as “the best striker of his generation,” according to England manager Thomas Tuchel.
Changes and Injury Updates Across Major Leagues in Week 1 November
The English Premier League faces significant squad availability challenges heading into the upcoming fixtures. Arsenal grapples with multiple defensive concerns, with Kai Havertz, Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, and Noni Madueke all sidelined through various injuries.
Chelsea continues to manage substantial injury pressures, with Levi Colwill absent due to a torn ACL, while Cole Palmer deals with a groin injury that impacts their attacking setup.
Brighton & Hove Albion faces defensive complications with Adam Webster, Solly March, Jack Hinshelwood, and Kaoru Mitoma unavailable, reducing depth in critical positions.