The last few days have been ripe with mouthwatering matchups from all over the globe and believe it or not, the weekend’s slate is potentially going to be even better.
Midweek UEFA Champions and Europa League action included a number of pulsating contests that featured some of the biggest clubs in the world’s game. FC Porto knocked Juventus out of the European competition while PSG prevailed 5-2 in the aggregate over Barcelona following a 1-1 score line – despite Lionel Messi netting a stunner.
A handful of domestic league fixtures also played out since the previous round of weekend contests with both Manchester City and Atletico Madrid earning wins on Wednesday to add to their leads at the top of their respective domestic standings.
The last few days have been ripe with mouthwatering matchups from all over the globe and believe it or not, the weekend’s slate is potentially going to be even better.
Midweek UEFA Champions and Europa League action included a number of pulsating contests that featured some of the biggest clubs in the world’s game. FC Porto knocked Juventus out of the European competition while PSG prevailed 5-2 in the aggregate over Barcelona following a 1-1 score line – despite Lionel Messi netting a stunner.
A handful of domestic league fixtures also played out since the previous round of weekend contests with both Manchester City and Atletico Madrid earning wins on Wednesday to add to their leads at the top of their respective domestic standings.
The Oldest Derby in Russia
The Oldest Derby in Russia
The race for the top of the table in Russia’s topflight is heating up and what better way to kick off the weekend than a rivalry rich in history – the Oldest Russian Derby – between Dinamo Moscow and Spartak Moscow.
The race for the top of the table in Russia’s topflight is heating up and what better way to kick off the weekend than a rivalry rich in history – the Oldest Russian Derby – between Dinamo Moscow and Spartak Moscow.
These two fellow clubs are the oldest in the country’s capital of Moscow and the heated rivalry dates back to the early 20thcentury. When both were competing in the Soviet Top League, Spartak and Dinamo were typically the top two squads battling it out for top of the table supremacy.
These two fellow clubs are the oldest in the country’s capital of Moscow and the heated rivalry dates back to the early 20thcentury. When both were competing in the Soviet Top League, Spartak and Dinamo were typically the top two squads battling it out for top of the table supremacy.
The 2016-2017 season was the last time one of the two Russian powerhouses took the league title, as Spartak Moscow earned the domestic crown.
This season, Spartak sits in third and is just four points behind league leaders Zenit Saint-Petersburg with 42 points. Saturday’s hosts – Dinamo Moscow – are in fifth place but a win would see the side leapfrog its ancient enemy and climb into third.
The 2016-2017 season was the last time one of the two Russian powerhouses took the league title, as Spartak Moscow earned the domestic crown.
This season, Spartak sits in third and is just four points behind league leaders Zenit Saint-Petersburg with 42 points. Saturday’s hosts – Dinamo Moscow – are in fifth place but a win would see the side leapfrog its ancient enemy and climb into third.
EPL and the North London Derby
EPL and the North London Derby
A Saturday clash in the Barclay’s Premier League that was once a heated rivalry and hopefully will return to its storied past is the fixture between Leeds United and Chelsea. The Blues sit in fourth place and a win would see them level on 53 with third-place Leicester City but in order to earn all three points, USMNT star Christian Pulisic and company will need to overcome a tricky Leeds team on the road.
A Saturday clash in the Barclay’s Premier League that was once a heated rivalry and hopefully will return to its storied past is the fixture between Leeds United and Chelsea. The Blues sit in fourth place and a win would see them level on 53 with third-place Leicester City but in order to earn all three points, USMNT star Christian Pulisic and company will need to overcome a tricky Leeds team on the road.
But the following morning is one of England’s most intense and looked forward local fixtures – the North London Derby – between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal. Spurs will enter the Emirates this Sunday on a five-match winning streak across all competitions, but the Gunners have returned to winning ways and are fresh off a 3-1 midweek win over Greek giants Olympiacos.
But the following morning is one of England’s most intense and looked forward local fixtures – the North London Derby – between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal. Spurs will enter the Emirates this Sunday on a five-match winning streak across all competitions, but the Gunners have returned to winning ways and are fresh off a 3-1 midweek win over Greek giants Olympiacos.
Both sides are desperate for a win and the possibility of making a late-season push for a top four spot would be much more promising with a victory over its local rival.
Both sides are desperate for a win and the possibility of making a late-season push for a top four spot would be much more promising with a victory over its local rival.
Mexico's El Super Clasico
Mexico’s El Super Clasico
Sunday sees another special showdown between fierce rivals but this time, it’s half the world away across the Pacific where supporters of Liga MX will be anxiously awaiting the kickoff of El Super Clasico – between Club America and Chivas de Guadalajara.
Sunday sees another special showdown between fierce rivals but this time, it’s half the world away across the Pacific where supporters of Liga MX will be anxiously awaiting the kickoff of El Super Clasico – between Club America and Chivas de Guadalajara.
Through ten matches, Chivas sit in ninth place and a win at home against its biggest rival could be the exact boost the squad needs to get back into contention. America on the other hand, trails the top spot by just two points and a win against its fiercest competitors can propel the club to the summit of the standings.
Through ten matches, Chivas sit in ninth place and a win at home against its biggest rival could be the exact boost the squad needs to get back into contention. America on the other hand, trails the top spot by just two points and a win against its fiercest competitors can propel the club to the summit of the standings.
In first thus far is Cruz Azul on 24 points but the club from Mexico City has a tough test this weekend when La Maquina host third-place Monterrey.
In first thus far is Cruz Azul on 24 points but the club from Mexico City has a tough test this weekend when La Maquina host third-place Monterrey.
Fla-Flu in Brazil and Argentina's Superclasico
Fla-Flu in Brazil and Argentina’s Superclasico
However, the biggest rivalries in the Western Hemisphere this weekend are definitely down in Argentina and Brazil where both countries most storied clubs are set to clash in the most heavenly of heavyweight bouts in world soccer – Fla-Flu and Argentina’s Superclasico.
However, the biggest rivalries in the Western Hemisphere this weekend are definitely down in Argentina and Brazil where both countries most storied clubs are set to clash in the most heavenly of heavyweight bouts in world soccer – Fla-Flu and Argentina’s Superclasico.
Fla-Flu – or the glorious game between Flamengo and Fluminense – is between feisty crosstown rivals from Rio de Janeiro and is played inside the famous Maracanã. The match between Brazil’s most famous clubs is one of the most watched in the world’s game and in 1963, the match attendance inside the venue was over 194,000 spectators.
Fla-Flu – or the glorious game between Flamengo and Fluminense – is between feisty crosstown rivals from Rio de Janeiro and is played inside the famous Maracanã. The match between Brazil’s most famous clubs is one of the most watched in the world’s game and in 1963, the match attendance inside the venue was over 194,000 spectators.
Across the border in Argentina is the country’s most coveted derby – the Superclasico between Boca Juniors and River Plate.
Across the border in Argentina is the country’s most coveted derby – the Superclasico between Boca Juniors and River Plate.
Both Buenos Aires clubs are the most successful in Argentinian club soccer and whether the fixture is inside Boca Junior’s La Bombonera or River Plate’s El Monumental, both venues are considered two of the most intimidating stadiums that hold supporters that can create some of the most spectacular scenes from an atmosphere perspective at any sporting event.
Both Buenos Aires clubs are the most successful in Argentinian club soccer and whether the fixture is inside Boca Junior’s La Bombonera or River Plate’s El Monumental, both venues are considered two of the most intimidating stadiums that hold supporters that can create some of the most spectacular scenes from an atmosphere perspective at any sporting event.
Sunday’s match will be at Boca inside La Bombonera and spectators from every corner of the world will likely be glued to their televisions for the famous fixture.
Sunday’s match will be at Boca inside La Bombonera and spectators from every corner of the world will likely be glued to their televisions for the famous fixture.
Major European Leagues
Major European Leagues
France’s Ligue One has some crucial contests lined up over the weekend and PSG could go top of the table with a win if AS Monaco beat Lille. Monaco are currently in fourth and trail third-place Lyon by four points, but Paris’s top club is just two behind Lille at the top.
In Italy, AC Milan sit in second and need three points to keep place with its crosstown rival in first, but Milan will need to beat a strong Napoli side on Sunday that is currently in sixth place.
The Bundesliga’s biggest weekend bout is Sunday when second-place RB Leipzig host an impressive Eintracht Frankfurt in fourth.
France’s Ligue One has some crucial contests lined up over the weekend and PSG could go top of the table with a win if AS Monaco beat Lille. Monaco are currently in fourth and trail third-place Lyon by four points, but Paris’s top club is just two behind Lille at the top.
In Italy, AC Milan sit in second and need three points to keep place with its crosstown rival in first, but Milan will need to beat a strong Napoli side on Sunday that is currently in sixth place.
The Bundesliga’s biggest weekend bout is Sunday when second-place RB Leipzig host an impressive Eintracht Frankfurt in fourth.
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