The European club football season is in full swing, showcasing exciting matchups this week.

📺 Footy fix

• Monday, Aug. 25
  🇮🇹 Serie A: Inter vs. Torino, 2:35 p.m. ➡️ Paramount+
  🏴 EPL: Newcastle United vs. Liverpool, 3 p.m. ➡️ USA Network

• Tuesday, Aug. 26
  🇪🇺 UCL qualifying: Kairat vs. Celtic, 12:45 p.m. ➡️ Paramount+
  🏴 EFL Cup: Preston North End vs. Wrexham, 2:45 p.m. ➡️ Paramount+
  🇪🇺 UCL qualifying: Paphos vs. Crvena Zvezda, 3 p.m. ➡️ Paramount+

🫢 Upsets Highlight Weekend in Italy and England

In Italy, reigning champions Napoli and Juventus both achieved victories, but AC Milan faced an unexpected defeat against Cremonese. Allegri debuted a new strategy, featuring Pulisic and Gimenez on the attacking front. While they had an impressive performance statistically, they fell short against Cremonese, leading to questions about their potential for a top-four finish this season.

⚽ Managerial Comments

Allegri: “There is a lot to learn from this game… things are not looking good so far.”
Urazbakhtin: “Celtic players may have underestimated us at home… We need to focus on the performance of what we need to do.”

As the Champions League qualifications draw near, look out for crucial matches unfolding across Europe, including teams vying for their first UCL campaigns.

Stay tuned for updates and more insights as the season progresses!