Barcelona and PSG Aim to Sidestep Major Champions League Upsets as EPL's Top Five Race Intensifies
This article examines the high stakes of the upcoming Champions League matches involving Barcelona and PSG, alongside the unfolding drama in the English Premier League's top spots.
What a ride we have ahead of us. The Champions League, Europa League and Conference League quarterfinals conclude from Tuesday to Thursday before an Easter weekend that is sure to be filled with drama and tension across Europe.
I’m James Benge. Let’s see what’s on tap, shall we?
📺 Footy fix
All times U.S./Eastern
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Monday, April 14
🇮🇹 Serie A: Napoli vs. Empoli, 2:45 p.m. ➡️ Paramount+
🏴 EPL: Bournemouth vs. Fulham, 3 p.m. ➡️ USA Network
🇪🇸 La Liga: Atletico Madrid vs. Real Valladolid, 3 p.m. ➡️ ESPN+
🏴 Championship: Hull City vs. Coventry City, 3 p.m. ➡️ Paramount+ -
Tuesday, April 15
🇪🇺 UCL: Aston Villa vs. PSG, 3 p.m. ➡️ Paramount+
🇪🇺 UCL: Borussia Dortmund vs. Barcelona, 3 p.m. ➡️ Paramount+
🇺🇸 US Open Cup: Columbus Crew II vs. Pittsburgh River Hounds, 4 p.m. ➡️ Paramount+
⚽ The Forward Line
Can Aston Villa or Borussia Dortmund pull off Mission: Impossible?
The first two Champions League semifinalists will be set on Tuesday evening… The champions sit in fifth, above them a Nottingham Forest side who look like they’re coming back down to Earth following consecutive defeats.
