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November 1st saw European football deliver another entertaining Sunday, with several of the continent's biggest clubs attracting strong support for important domestic encounters.
The standout result came at Anfield Stadium, where Arsenal secured a memorable 1-0 victory over Liverpool thanks to Kai Havertz's history-making goal.
Meanwhile, Eintracht Frankfurt strengthened their Bundesliga campaign with a convincing 3-1 triumph over Hamburger SV.
Elsewhere, Real Madrid claimed a 3-0 victory away to Racing Santander, while Hannover 96 recovered from a goal down to beat Dynamo Dresden 2-1.
The Basque derby between Athletic Club and Real Sociedad also took place at San Mames Stadium, while Juventus and Napoli met in a heavyweight Serie A encounter.
Here, FootballGroundGuide reveals the biggest football attendances in Europe for November 1st 2026.
Biggest football attendances in Europe
| # | Match | Venue | Att |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liverpool 0-1 Arsenal | AnfieldLiverpool, England | 60,406 |
| 2 | Eintracht Frankfurt 3-1 Hamburger SV | Deutsche Bank ParkFrankfurt, Germany | 59,600 |
| 3 | Athletic Club ?-? Real Sociedad | San MamésBilbao, Spain | 50,092 |
| 4 | Juventus ?-? Napoli | Allianz StadiumTurin, Italy | 41,000 |
| 5 | Hannover 96 2-1 Dynamo Dresden | Heinz von Heiden ArenaHanover, Germany | 37,200 |
| 6 | Sheffield Wednesday 1-1 Blackpool | HillsboroughSheffield, England | 30,674 |
| 7 | FC St Pauli 1-3 Nürnberg | Millerntor-StadionHamburg, Germany | 29,546 |
| 8 | Elche 0-1 Valencia | Estadio Manuel Martínez ValeroElche, Spain | 28,360 |
| 9 | Lecce 1-2 Genoa | Stadio Via del MareLecce, Italy | 25,054 |
| 10 | Racing Santander 0-3 Real Madrid | Campos de Sport de El SardineroSantander, Spain | 22,892 |
Liverpool vs Arsenal tops European attendance charts as Basque derby also draws huge crowd
Liverpool vs Arsenal attracted the largest attendance of the day, with 60,406 spectators at Anfield for a significant Premier League encounter.
Kai Havertz scored the only goal as Mikel Arteta's side secured their first victory at Anfield in 14 years, moving three points clear at the top of the Premier League table. The attendance came close to Liverpool's published Anfield capacity of 61,276, highlighting the demand for one of English football's biggest fixtures.
Eintracht Frankfurt were not far behind, welcoming 59,600 supporters to Deutsche Bank Park for their 3-1 Bundesliga victory over Hamburger SV. The result was particularly satisfying for the hosts, who had beaten the same opponents by an identical scoreline in the DFB-Pokal just days earlier.
The Basque derby between Athletic Club and Real Sociedad ranked third, attracting an impressive 50,092 spectators to San Mames. The fixture was one of the weekend's most anticipated encounters, with Real Sociedad receiving 455 tickets through a ballot after 2,270 applications were submitted.
Juventus vs Napoli also attracted a significant crowd, with 41,000 supporters at Allianz Stadium for the meeting between two Italian heavyweights.
Germany featured prominently further down the rankings, with 37,200 watching Hannover 96 beat Dynamo Dresden 2-1 at Heinz von Heiden Arena. FC St Pauli also attracted 29,546 for their 3-1 home defeat against Nuremberg.
English football had another strong representative in League One. Sheffield Wednesday, whose 1-1 draw against Blackpool at Hillsborough attracted 30,674 spectators.
Meanwhile, Valencia's 1-0 victory over Elche brought 28,360 fans to the Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero, while 25,054 watched Genoa claim a 2-1 away win against Lecce.
Real Madrid's trip to Racing Santander completed the top ten, with 22,892 spectators watching the Spanish champions secure a 3-0 victory at El Sardinero.