Welcome to the weekend! Jonathan Johnson here before another massive weekend of European soccer starting with Real Sociedad vs. Real Madrid in La Liga on Friday, right through to Sunday and the North London Derby. So let’s get into it!
Footy fix
All times U.S./Eastern
Friday, Apr. 26
La Liga: Real Sociedad vs. Real Madrid, 3 p.m. ESPN+
Saturday, Apr. 27
EPL: West Ham United vs. Liverpool, 7:30 a.m. USA Network
Serie A: Juventus vs. Milan, 12 p.m. Paramount+
EPL: Aston Villa vs. Chelsea, 3 p.m. Peacock Premium
USL: Sacramento Republic vs. Loudoun United, 10 p.m. CBS Sports Golazo Network
Sunday, Apr. 28
WSL: Everton vs. Arsenal, 7:30 a.m. Paramount+
EPL: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Arsenal, 9 a.m. USA Network
Serie A: Napoli vs. Roma, 12 p.m. Paramount+
MASL Final: Kansas City Comets vs. Chihauhau Savage, 5:05 p.m. CBS Sports Golazo Network
Don’t miss CBS Sports launch of the “Champions League” channel, a brand new streaming channel
The Forward Line
EPL title race could twist and turn this weekend
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Arsenal and Manchester City are separated by just a single point at the summit coming into this weekend’s Premier League games and although Liverpool have taken a step back after their unexpected Merseyside Derby defeat to bitter rivals Everton, the Reds could yet close the gap on the Gunners. Mikel Arteta’s men take on Tottenham Hotspur in the North London Derby on Sunday with Ange Postecoglou’s side needing six points from their two games in hand over Aston Villa in the race for UEFA Champions League qualification. Should…
