Europe’s top League Weekend Preview
The start of March means the top leagues accross Europe are entering its final stretch. Everygame seems to be more important than the previous, relegation battles are getting more intense while the fight for European qualification and league titles has moved up a notch. Here’s the major games on offer this weekend in Europe’s big five and a quick preview on each.
LAZIO VS JUVENTUS (Serie A, Saturday, 6PM)
A lot of fireworks are expected in the Serie A this weekend as there are three games involving six of the top seven teams. First up, third place Lazio host second place Juventus. However, despite their close League position, both teams are seperated by a massive thirteen points. Juventus are probably the most in form team in Europe right now, they haven’t lost a game since the end of November, that’s a whooping 19 matches and have conceded just three goals in that run. A win here will see them pile more pressure on Napoli who host Roma later in the day
RB LEIPZIG VS DORTMUND (Bundesliga, Saturday, 6:30PM)
Much like in England, the destination of the German Bundesliga is already decided. However, the battle for European qualification is extremely intense and this game pits two teams gunning for a top four finish and seperated by just 3 points. Second place Dortmund are unbeaten under head coach, Peter Stoger and have a certain Batshuayi banging in goals on the regular. Leipzig may have struggled to reach the heights of last season but can still finish in the top four. A win here for them, coupled with favourable results elsewhere could see them jump from sixth to second. A cracking game this one is.
**NAPOLI VS ROMA (Serie A, Saturday, 8:45PM)
Napoli welcome Roma to the San Paolo in another crucial Serie A fixture this weekend. Napoli are on top of the and are dreaming of a first League title since the days of Diego Maradona while Roma are desperately trying to secure a top four finish as they lie in ffith. Napoli are unbeaten in ten league games and can solely focus on the league, since they are out of every other competition.
MANCHESTER CITY VS CHELSEA (EPL, Sunday, 4PM)
Manchester City are assured of their League position this season but Chelsea aren’t. The blues sit fifth on the log and a loss here could see them fall a further five points off the top four, putting a serious dent on their hopes of Champions League qualification. Manchester City come into this tie full of confidence. They completely obliterated Arsenal twice over the past week and with Sterling and Jesus back in their side now, this will be really tough for Chelsea.
BARCELONA VS ATLETICO MADRID ( La Liga, Sunday 6:15PM)
This has all the potential to be a cracking title decider. Both teams sit first and second respectively and are seperated by just five points. Barcelona are favourites though, they are still yet to loose a league game all season and winning here will certainly guarantee them the league title. Atletico though have Griezman on fire, burning hot. The frenchman has scored a hatrick and a quadruple in his last two games. He comes up against another inform player, Lionel Messi, who seems to scores, assists and dazzle in every game. Expect a magnificent display of attacking football here
AC MILAN VS INTER MILAN
The Derby della Madonnina, this is one of the most anticipated games in world football. Milan will host Inter in another cracking game of football at Italy this weekend. AC Milan have been rejuvenated under Gattuso and now have renewed hope of finishing in the top four. The Rossoneri are unbeaten in 13 games and playing with a lot of confidence at the moment.