Indeed, it is often assumed that clubs promoted as league winners have a better chance of staying up in the higher division. However, due to the open transfer window and the unpredictable nature of a new season, it’s challenging to accurately predict their performance when the season starts. Despite the uncertainties, there is still a belief that the champions generally have a better chance of staying in the league, except for cases like Le Havre, where the situation might be different.
In the world of football, anything can happen, and surprises are not uncommon. As fans, we can only speculate, but the true outcome will unfold once the matches begin. The anticipation and excitement of a new season lie in the uncertainty and thrill of witnessing how these teams will fare in their respective leagues. Let’s keep our fingers crossed and see what unfolds on the pitch!
Burnley, Frosinone, Granada, Heidenheim, Heracles Almelo, Le Havre, and Moreirense, secured promotion as champions.
🏴 **Premier League – Burnley, Sheffield United, and Luton Town:**
Burnley returned to the Premier League after just one year in the Championship, while Sheffield United made their comeback after two years. Luton Town will be competing in the top flight for the first time in 31 years.
August 11. 2023
**Burnley** vs. Manchester City
August 12. 2023
Brighton vs. **Luton Town**
**Sheffield United** vs. Crystal Palace
🇪🇸 **La Liga – Granada, Las Palmas, Alavés:**
Granada won the Segunda División to make their return to La Liga after a one-year absence. Las Palmas joined them after securing promotion following a five-year absence, while Alavés were promoted after defeating Levante in the promotion playoffs.
August 12. 2023
**Las Palmas** vs. Mallorca
August 14. 2023
Cadiz vs. **Alaves**
Atletico Madrid vs. **Granada**
🇫🇷 **Ligue 1 – Le Havre and Metz:**
Le Havre is back in Ligue 1 after a 14-year absence, while Metz had been away for one year.
August 13. 2023
Montpellier vs. **Le Havre**
Rennes vs. **Metz**
🇩🇪 **Bundesliga – Heidenheim and Darmstadt (Stuttgart survived the playoff against Hamburger SV):**
Darmstadt returned after a six-year absence, and Heidenheim will be making their debut in the German top flight.Stuttgart managed to survive the playoff against Hamburger SV to keep their status.
August 19. 2023
Wolfsburg vs. **Heidenheim**
August 20. 2023
Eintracht Frankfurt vs. **Darmstadt**
🇮🇹 **Serie A – Frosinone, Genoa, and Cagliari:**
Frosinone returned to the top flight after four years away, while Genoa and Cagliari both made a comeback after being away for one year.
August 19. 2023
**Frosinone** vs. Napoli
**Genoa** vs. Fiorentina
August 21. 2023
Torino vs. **Cagliari**
🇳🇱 **Eredivisie – Heracles Almelo, PEC Zwolle, and Almere City:**
Heracles Almelo and PEC Zwolle returned to the Eredivisie after a one-year absence, while Almere City made their debut in the top flight.
August 12. 2023
Ajax vs. **Heracles**
**PEC Zwolle** vs, Sparta Rotterdam
August 13. 2023
**Almere City** vs. Twente
🇵🇹 **Primeira Liga – Moreirense, Farense, and Estrela da Amadora:**
Moreirense returns to the top flight after a one-year absence, Farense returns after a two-year absence, and Estrela da Amadora makes their debut in the league’s history.
August 12. 2023
**Farense** vs. Casa Pia
August 13. 2023
**Estrela de Amadora** vs. Vitoria de Guimaraes
August 14. 2023
**Moreirense** vs. Porto
