Football Weekly Roundup: Champions League Recap and Upcoming Matches
As we conclude the initial legs of the Champions League and Europa League fixtures, let’s look back at the outcomes and what lies ahead in the football calendar.
Upcoming Matches
Match Schedule (All times in U.S. Eastern)
- Friday, April 11
- Serie A: Udinese vs. AC Milan at 2:45 p.m. ➡️ Paramount+
- La Liga: Valencia vs. Sevilla at 3 p.m. ➡️ ESPN+
- NWSL: Utah Royals vs. Portland Timbers at 10 p.m. ➡️ Amazon Prime Video
- Saturday, April 12
- League One: Wrexham vs. Wigan ➡️ Paramount+
- Serie A: Inter vs. Cagliari at 12 p.m. ➡️ Paramount+
- Bundesliga: Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund at 12:30 p.m. ➡️ ESPN
- La Liga: Leganes vs. Barcelona at 3 p.m. ➡️ ESPN+
- Liga MX: America vs. Cruz Azul at 11:15 p.m. ➡️ TUDN
- Sunday, April 13
- EPL: Liverpool vs. West Ham at 9 a.m. ➡️ USA Network
- La Liga: Alaves vs. Real Madrid at 10:15 a.m. ➡️ ESPN+
- EPL: Newcastle vs. Manchester United at 11:30 a.m. ➡️ USA Network
- Serie A: Lazio vs. Roma at 2:45 p.m. ➡️ Paramount+
- NWSL: NJ/NY Gotham FC vs. NC Courage at 4 p.m. ➡️ Paramount+
- MLS: Chicago Fire vs. Inter Miami at 4:30 p.m. ➡️ MLS Season Pass
Player Highlights
Mohamed Salah Extends Stay with Liverpool
In significant news for Liverpool supporters, Mohamed Salah has officially signed a new two-year contract with the club, extending his tenure at Anfield. Previously set to conclude in the summer of 2025, this new deal reflects Salah’s commitment to pursuing further trophies with Liverpool, expressing his joy in playing for a team he has contributed to for eight years. He stated:
“Of course I’m very excited. We have a great team now… I signed because I believe we can win a lot of big trophies together.”
With a remarkable record of 243 goals in 394 appearances, Salah ranks as the third all-time top scorer for the Reds, highlighting his invaluable presence on the pitch.
Europa League Struggles
Manchester United and Tottenham Underperform
Both Manchester United and Tottenham faced disappointing results in the Europa League quarterfinals. Manchester United drew 2-2 against Lyon, while Tottenham managed a 1-1 outcome against Eintracht Frankfurt. For United, despite initially trailing and leveling the score before halftime, a late error from goalkeeper Andre Onana cost them the victory. Manager Ruben Amorim commented on the performance:
“If you look at the season, I’ve made more mistakes than the players. It happens.”
Tottenham’s challenges continued as they seek to qualify for the next round, with manager Ange Postecoglou expressing mixed feelings about the performance, acknowledging the early goal conceded but praising his team’s response during the match.
Additional Insights
Champions League Highlights
In the Champions League, the exciting action has left fans buzzing, with several spectacular goals being scored in the recent matches. For more details, you can explore the top five goals from the week.
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