Soccer on TV: Bayern could clinch Bundesliga in Der Klassiker, Merseyside derby, Copa del Rey final and more
Written by ABC AUDIO ALL RIGHTS RESERVED on April 22, 2022
It’s a weekend of title race deciding matches as Bayern Munich can win their tenth consecutive Bundesliga title this weekend. Yunus Musah and Valencia will aim to win the Copa del Rey over Real Betis while the Merseyside derby will also take place at Anfield. Strap in for another exciting weekend of end to end soccer.
Here are a few matches to watch this weekend:
5. Real Betis vs. Valencia
Date: Saturday, Apr. 23 | Time: 4 p.m. ET
Live stream: ESPN+
Why watch: It’s weird to enter a Copa del Rey final without Real Madrid or Barcelona in it, but for both of these teams, winning would be quite the cherry on top of their seasons. Real Betis are four points off of a Champions League place but passing Atletico Madrid or Sevilla will be a tall task while Valencia are mired in midtable during a disappointing season. Watching to see if American Yunus Musah can lift the trophy is reason enough for USMNT fans but matches like this are why cups can be so important to give teams who don’t make it into Champions League yearly a shot at glory.
4. Lazio vs. AC Milan
Date: Sunday, Apr. 24 | Time: 2:45 p.m. ET
Live stream: Paramount+
Caesars Sportsbook Odds: Lazio +195; Draw +235; AC Milan +140
Featured Game | Lazio vs. AC Milan
Why watch: Another week, another installment of who wants to win the Scudetto. AC Milan are leading the way but will they be able to hold off a Lazio side that is unbeaten in their last three matches? Ciro Immobile is leading the way for the Golden Boot as Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has been pinging passes everywhere. Milan have rotated a lot this season but they’ll have a tough job to do in chasing this away victory.
3. Arsenal vs. Manchester United
Date: Saturday, Apr. 23 | Time: 7:30 a.m. ET
TV: USA | Live stream: fuboTV (Try for free)
Caesars Sportsbook Odds: Arsenal +108; Draw +255; Man United +245
Featured Game | Arsenal vs. Manchester United
Why watch: The race for the top four is tight in the Premier League as Arsenal and Spurs are only separated by goal difference with Manchester United just behind. While United laid an egg against Liverpool, each match means so much with three teams being separated by only four points. Will Mikel Arteta return Arsenal to their Champions League glory or can Ralf Rangnick leave Manchester United in a good place for the incoming Erik ten Hag?
2. Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund
Date: Saturday, Apr. 23 | Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
TV: ABC | Live stream: fuboTV (Try for free)
Caesars Sportsbook Odds: Bayern -275; Draw +440; Dortmund +650
Why watch: Only four games remain in the Bundesliga season, Der Klassiker on Saturday could be when Bayern Munich clinch the Bundesliga title in front of their home fans. Winning this year would be the tenth in a row, exhibiting their German dominance but it could also be Erling Haaland’s last derby match with Dortmund so he’ll want to go out on a high note instead of watching Bayern win the title.
1. Liverpool vs. Everton
Date: Sunday, Apr. 24 | Time: 11:30 a.m. ET
TV: USA | Live stream: fuboTV (Try for free)
Caesars Sportsbook Odds: Liverpool -540; Draw +600; Everton +1500
Featured Game | Liverpool vs. Everton
Why watch: Continuing with derby madness, Liverpool could push Everton closer to relegation in the Merseyside derby while also continuing their hopes at a tittle charge. Trailing Manchester City by only one point, the pressure is on to remain perfect but if Everton realize the direness of their situation, things could get interesting.
Honorable mentions
(All times U.S./Eastern)
Friday, Apr. 22: A game to watch in …
- Germany: Wolfsburg vs. Mainz 05, 2:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
- Mexico: Puebla vs. Necaxa 8 p.m. (fuboTV — Try for free)
- Argentina: Colon vs Estudiantes, 7:30 p.m. (Paramount+)
Saturday, Apr. 23: A game to watch in …
- MLS: LA Galaxy vs. Nashville SC, 10:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
- NWSL Challenge Cup: North Carolina Courage vs. Washington Spirit, 1 p.m. (CBS and Paramount+)
- England: Brentford vs. Tottenham, 12:30 p.m. (NBC and fuboTV — Try for free)
- Italy: Inter Milan vs. Roma, 12 p.m. (Paramount+)
- Germany: RB Leipzig vs. Union Berlin, 9:30 a.m. (ESPN+)
- France: PSG vs. Lens, 3 p.m. (beIN Sports and fuboTV — Try for free)
- Mexico: Tigres vs. America, 8 p.m. (fuboTV — Try for free)
- Argentina: Rosario Central vs. Independiente, 3:30 p.m. (Paramount+)
- Brazil: Fluminese vs. Internacional, 6 p.m. (Paramount+)
Sunday, Apr. 24: A game to watch in …
- MLS: Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United, 1 p.m. (ESPN+)
- NWSL Challenge Cup: Houston Dash vs. Racing Louisville FC, 6 p.m. (CBS Sports Network and Paramount+)
- England: Chelsea vs. West Ham United, 9 a.m. (USA and fuboTV — Try for free)
- Spain: Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano, 3 p.m. (ESPN+)
- Italy: Empoli vs. Napoli, 9 a.m. (Paramount+)
- Germany: Bochum vs. Augsburg, 9:30 a.m. (ESPN+)
- France: Lille vs. Strasbourg, 11:05 p.m. (beIN Sports and fuboTV — Try for free)
- Mexico: Cruz Azul vs. Atletico San Luis, 6 p.m. (fuboTV — Try for free)
- Argentina: River Plate vs. Atletico Tucuman, 6 p.m. (Paramount+)
- Brazil: Santos vs. America Minero, 3 p.m. (Paramount+)
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