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Midweek
action is here. MLS games are available on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, in addition to any other options listed. All kickoff times are in Eastern time. Let’s get into it!
Monday
- Villarreal vs Real Betis, 3p on ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, Fubo: Alex Freeman and Villarreal visit Betis in La Liga.
- Leeds vs Newcastle, 3p on USA: Brenden Aaronson and Leeds United host Newcastle United in the Premier League.
Also in action:
- Como vs Parma, 12:30p on Paramount+, Peacock, Telemundo Deportes Ahora: Benja Cremaschi and Parma visit Como in Serie A.
- Rio Ave vs Estrela Amadora, 1:45p on beIN Sports: Jalen Blesa and Rio Ave host Estrela Amadora in Liga Portugal.
Tuesday
- Middlesbrough vs Millwall, 2:45p on Paramount+: Sebastian Berhalter, Aidan Morris, Rokas Pukštas, Max Arfsten, and Boro host Millwall in the EFL Championship.
- West Ham vs Fulham, 2:45p on Paramount+: Antonee Robinson and the Cottagers visit West Ham in the Carabao Cup third round.
Wednesday
- Atlético Madrid vs Osasuna, 1p on ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, Fubo: Johnny Cardoso and Atléti host Osasuna in La Liga.
- Anderlecht vs Lyon, 3p on Paramount+, ViX: Tanner Tessmann and OL visit Belgian-American Noa Ojea and Anderlecht in Europa League.
- Leverkusen vs NK Celje, 3p on Paramount+, ViX: Malik Tillman and Bayer Leverkusen are at home in this Europa League match. Montrell Culbreath is out with a foot injury for Bayer 04, expected back in late September.
- AC Milan vs Benfica, 3p on Paramount+, CBS Sports Network, DAZN, Fubo: Christian Pulisic, Yunus Musah, and Milan host Benfica in Europa League.
- Columbus Crew vs Orlando City, 7p on Paramount+, CBS Sports Network: Justin Ellis, Daryl Dike, and the Lions visit Patrick Schulte, Taha Habroune, and the Crew in this US Open Cup semifinal.
Also in action:
- Sturm Graz vs Rennes, 3p on Paramount+, ViX: Bryan Reynolds and Stade Rennais visit Sturm Graz in Europa League.
- CF Montréal vs Vancouver Whitecaps, 7p: Brian White, Tate Johnson, and the ’Caps are tied 1-1 with Jalen Neal, Brandan Craig, and CF Montréal going into the second leg of this Canadian Championship semifinal.
- Inter Miami CF vs Cruz Azul, 8p: Rocco Ríos Novo, Dániel Pintér, Alex Shaw, Santiago Morales, and Inter Miami meet Cruz Azul in the Campeones Cup.
- Colorado Rapids vs St. Louis City, 9:30p on Paramount+, CBS Sports Network, Fubo: New arrival Damion Downs joins Daniel Edelman and St. Louis as they face Paxten Aaronson, Darren Yapi, Adam Beadry, and the Rapids in this US Open Cup semifinal.
Thursday
- Beşiktaş vs Marseille, 3p on Paramount+, ViX: Tim Weah and OM visit Beşiktaş in Europa League.
- Celtic vs Ferencváros, 3p on Paramount+, DAZN: Cameron Carter-Vickers and Auston Trusty could be joined by new Chelsea loanee Landon Emenalo as Celtic host Ferencváros in Europa League.
- Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznań, 3p on Paramount+, ViX: Chris Richards, Zavier Gozo, and Palace host Lech Poznań in Europa League.
- Juventus vs NEC Nijmegen, 3p on Paramount+: Weston McKennie is back in training with Juve after a muscle injury; we’ll see if he’s available for this Europa League game against Eredivisie opposition.
- Real Sociedad vs Bournemouth, 3p on Paramount+, DAZN, CBS Sports Network, Fubo: It looks like Tyler Adams doesn’t have any serious injury, and only went off due to a cramp on Saturday. Hopefully he’ll be on the field for the Cherries as they meet Sociedad in Europa League.
- Málaga vs Villarreal, 3:30p on ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, Fubo: Alex Freeman and Villarreal visit Málaga in La Liga.
Friday
- Lyngby vs Silkeborg, 1p: Diego Kochen and Lyngby host Silkeborg in the Danish Superliga.
- Monaco vs Lens, 2:45p on beIN Sports, Fubo, Fanatiz: Folarin Balogun has been out with a knee injury, but is nearing a return. Monaco host Lens in Ligue 1.
- NYCFC vs NY Red Bulls, 7:30p: Adri Mehmeti, Justin Che, Ethan Horvath, and the Red Bulls visit James Sands, Matt Freese, and the Pigeons in this edition of the Hudson River Derby in MLS. Julian Hall is questionable for the Red Bulls with a hip injury.
Also in action:
- Greuther Fürth vs Magdeburg, 12:30p: Jordan Pefok and Fürth host Magdeburg in the 2. Bundesliga.
- Wolfsburg vs Darmstadt, 12:30p: Grayson Dettoni and Darmstadt visit VfL Wolfsburg in the 2. Bundesliga.
- Gent vs Standard Liège, 2:45p: Marlon Fossey and Standard Liège visit KAA Gent in the Belgian Pro League.
That’s it! Did I miss anything that matters? Let me know in the comments below. Let’s see who stands out this week!
