After a week of Libertadores, Sudamericana, Champions and Europa League, local football begins with the Championship Phase and Complementation of the Diego Maradona Cup and the rest of the world brings you great matches so you can spend the whole weekend in the armchair.
Diego Armando Maradona Cup.
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The Diego Maradona Cup kicks off with a bang: this Friday from 9:10 p.m., Racing visits Vélez for the first date of group B of the Complementation Phase. On Saturday Colón receives Gimnasia de La Plata and Newell’s plays host to Estudiantes de La Plata. In the afternoon-night, Boca will be hosting Arsenal, while at night, San Lorenzo plays at home against Talleres, in what will be a great match for group B of the Championship Phase.
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Sunday’s day starts with two games simultaneously, Aldosivi receives Lanús, while Unión plays host to Defense and Justice. At the end of these two matches, River will host Argentinos, in what promises to be a high-flying match. At night, Independiente will visit Tomás Adolfo Ducó, to face Huracán.
Sergio Agüero in the Champions League. Photo: Peter Powell / PA Wire / dpa
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Good football does not stay in Argentina but also moves to the Old Continent. This Friday Leeds de Bielsa host Manuel Lanzini’s West Ham. But that’s not all, on Saturday, Manchester United will play host to Manchester City, in what will be the Premier League match of the day and at the end, Everton host Chelsea.
Simeone begins his ninth season at Aleti. Photo: Atlético de Madrid.
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In Spain, another of the matches of the day is being played, on Saturday Real Madrid will host Atlético Madrid, in a duel that will attract all eyes. While Messi and company will play at home against Levante on Sunday.
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In Serie A, on Sunday Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus visit Genoa, and Lautaro Martinez’s Inter will look for the three points against Cagliari. The leader Milan, receives Parma to close the weekend.
Darío Benedetto celebrating a goal. EFE / EPA / Guillaume Horcajuelo
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For the League of France, the Olympique Marseille of the Argentines Dario Benedetto and Leonardo Balerdi, face Monaco this Saturday, in a real match. And on Sunday, Neymar’s PSG will collide with Olympique Lyon.
Lebrón James. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)
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But not everything is football, this weekend is full of activity. The Los Angeles Lakers, the last NBA champions, start their preseason this Sunday facing the city’s classic, Los Angeles Clippers.
