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Fans of football derbies are in for a treat in February, with the upcoming calendar packed with eye-catching clashes between long-standing rivals.
Each of the games has the potential to have a significant bearing on title races or relegation battles, making them even more intriguing.
Supporters of the respective clubs will be desperate not to be on the losing side, particularly given that derby games often divide families or friends.
With that in mind, read on as we look at five must-watch derbies in February 2025, starting with a blockbuster fixture between two bitter Italian rivals.
AC Milan vs Inter Milan - Serie A - February 2
The Serie A clash between AC Milan and Inter Milan in early February is guaranteed to generate a ton of interest among the global online betting community.
There will be little to choose between the pair when operators such as Betway price up this game, making it ideal for punters who enjoy tight betting contests.
Milan are bidding to secure a top four finish this season, while Inter are challenging for the title, adding another exciting layer to the contest.
Middlesbrough vs Sunderland - Championship - February 3
With Newcastle United currently plying their trade in the Premier League, north east derbies are restricted to clashes between Middlesbrough and Sunderland.
Both sides are riding high in the Championship this season and have their sights firmly set on joining the Magpies in the English top flight next term.
Middlesbrough were beaten 1-0 by Sunderland in the reverse fixture last September and will be gunning for revenge in front of a packed house at the Riverside Stadium.
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid - La Liga - February 9
The Madrid giants have opened up a useful gap ahead of Barcelona at the top of La Liga, but there is still plenty of time for the picture to change during the second half of the season.
Los Blancos will be desperate to defeat Atletico at the Bernabeu Stadium as they strive to win the Spanish league title for the second successive year.
However, that will be easier said than against a team whose 'never-say-die' attitude makes them formidable opponents in Madrid derby clashes.
Everton vs Liverpool - Premier League - February 12
Everton recently appointed David Moyes for his second stint as the club's manager after deciding they could no longer stomach Sean Dyche's pragmatic style of player.
Given that Moyes was axed from his last job at West Ham United due to his negative style of football, he is a hugely questionable choice to replace Dyche.
Liverpool will head to Goodison Park as overwhelming favourites to defeat their local rivals and it would be a brave move to back against them achieving the feat.
Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce - Super Lig - February 23
Turkish giants Galatasaray and Fenerbahce have filled the top two spots in the Super Lig in each of the last two seasons and are on course to repeat the trick this time around.
Galatasaray triumphed 3-1 in the reverse fixture last September and another victory over their bitter rivals would likely be decisive in the title race.
Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho will be eager to throw a spanner in the works and this game will be worth watching just for his involvement in proceedings.
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