Welcome to the weekend! Europe’s elite clubs are transitioning from the UEFA Champions League to their respective league matches this weekend. The draw for the UEFA Women’s Champions League, conducted on Friday, has sparked enthusiasm with several thrilling matchups ahead.

📺 Footy Fix

All times U.S./Eastern

Friday, Sept. 19

🇺🇸 NWSL: Utah Royals vs. Racing Louisville, 10 p.m. ➡️ Paramount+

Saturday, Sept. 20

🇩🇪 Bundesliga: Hoffenheim vs. Bayern Munich, 9:30 a.m. ➡️ ESPN+
🇪🇸 La Liga: Real Madrid vs. Espanyol, 10:15 a.m. ➡️ ESPN+
🏴 EPL: Manchester United vs. Chelsea, 12:30 p.m. ➡️ USA Network

Sunday, Sept. 21

🏴 EPL: Arsenal vs. Manchester City, 11:30 a.m. ➡️ Peacock

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🇪🇺 UWCL Draw

The league phase tournament structure is debuting in the Women’s UEFA Champions League this season. The draw has resulted in exciting matches to anticipate. The league phase features 18 teams playing six matches each.

Notably, Barcelona, having impressed in last year’s semifinals against Chelsea, is set to visit Chelsea again. Defending champions Arsenal will face OL Lyon, while Manchester United looks forward to hosting Lyon and PSG after qualifying. Don’t miss the full list of matchups.

The league phase begins on October 7.