Happy Wednesday! The European soccer season is rapidly coming to a dramatic close with domestic trophies, continental titles, and promotions in play across multiple nations. Here are the latest details as the championship season kicks off.
📺 Footy fix
All times U.S./Eastern
Wednesday, May 14
🏆 Coppa Italia final: AC Milan vs. Bologna, 2 p.m. ➡️ CBS Sports Network, Paramount+
🇪🇸 La Liga: Real Madrid vs. Mallorca, 3:30 p.m. ➡️ ESPN+
🇺🇸 MLS: Philadelphia Union vs. LA Galaxy, 7:30 p.m. ➡️ MLS Season Pass
Thursday, May 15
🇪🇸 La Liga: Espanyol vs. Barcelona, 3:30 p.m. ➡️ ESPN+
⚽ The Forward Line
🇮🇹 Coppa Italia Kicks Off Big Week in Italy
Trophies will be at the forefront in Italy with the Coppa Italia final taking center stage. This pivotal match features AC Milan, fresh off their last major trophy chase, seeking redemption against Bologna. Each team’s ambition varies, making the stakes even higher.
Milan, striving to break a three-year trophy drought, sees the Coppa Italia as an opportunity to not only secure glory but also to qualify for next season’s UEFA Europa League. Central to Milan’s strategy is American international Christian Pulisic, pivotal to their attacking efforts.
After failing to score or assist in previous cup matches, Pulisic’s performance could dictate Milan’s success this season.
Bologna, aiming for their first title since the 1995-96 Serie B, are more than just underdogs, showcasing a strong growth trajectory in recent years.
Serie A’s Race to the Finish Line
The Coppa Italia opens the season’s finale in Italy as Serie A’s competition resumes with high stakes.
Planning for European Glory
As finals in UEFA club competitions approach, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United prepare for the Europa League final in Bilbao, marking a significant moment for both clubs under new management. Injuries could tilt the scales in this crucial match.
This overview highlights the Championships across CBS Sports and Paramount+, with live match updates and expert analyses available soon.
🔗 Top Stories
- Coppa Italia Preview: Tactical breakdowns, comparisons of star players, and the significance of AC Milan’s challenges this season.
- Remarkable Recovery: Savy King undergoes heart surgery after a medical incident during an NWSL game; prognosis reported as excellent.
- Awoniyi’s Condition: Nottingham Forest striker reported to be in an induced coma during recovery from abdominal surgery.
- Morgan’s New Role: Alex Morgan returns to her NWSL team as a minority investor shortly after retirement.
For more great details, follow the links above for full stories and updates across European soccer.
