It’s gut check time for many of Europe’s top teams as the UEFA Champions League group stage heads into its final few windows of matches.
AC Milan’s dreams of reaching the knockout stage could come to an end this week unless the Rossoneri claims three points against Paris Saint-Germain. The Rossoneri have failed to win any of their last four matches in all competitions, scoring just two goals over that span.
PSG is cruising right now, winning their last five matches, which included a 3-0 home triumph over AC Milan back on Oct. 25. French star Kylian Mbappe leads the team with two goals in this season’s competition.
The Group of Death also features an intriguing showdown between Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle United at Signal Iduna Park.
Edin Terzic’s men will be seeking a bounce-back performance after being blanked 4-0 at the weekend by Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich. The loss was Dortmund’s first since Sept. 19 across all competitions.
Newcastle United is unbeaten in its last three matches, which includes a recent 1-0 EPL victory over Arsenal. The Magpies also ousted Manchester United from the EFL Cup and earned a 2-2 draw with Wolves.
Eddie Howe’s men will try and exact revenge after losing 1-0 to Dortmund back on Oct. 25.
Group A action rolls on with undefeated Bayern Munich hosting Galatasaray for their second head-to-head showdown in two weeks. Galatasaray fell 3-1 to Bayern back in October and will try to bounce-back with a crucial result.
Bayern forward Harry Kane and midfielder Jamal Musiala lead their club with two goals apiece while Galatasaray’s Mauro Icardi has registered two goals himself.
Major League Soccer Playoff action continues as well, with the Philadelphia Union seeking to eliminate the New England Revolution on Wednesday night. The Union won the first match of a Best-Of-3 Series by a 3-1 scoreline at Subaru Park.
Atlanta United returns home on Tuesday, aiming to keep its playoff hopes alive at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Five Stripes suffered a 2-0 road loss against the Columbus Crew in the first matchup, conceding a brace to Cucho Hernandez.
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Here is a look at This Week’s Top 5 Matches to Watch, as well as a full rundown of This Week’s Soccer on TV and Online:
1. AC Milan vs. Paris Saint-Germain
11/7 – 3 pm – Paramount+
After a 3-0 victory in their first showdown, Paris Saint-Germain seeks a similar result against a desperate AC Milan squad.
2. Borussia Dortmund vs. Newcastle United
11/7 – 12:45 pm – Paramount+
Borussia Dortmund seeks a bounce-back performance after suffering a 4-0 hammering against Bayern Munich in Der Klassiker.
3. Bayern Munich vs. Galatasaray
11/8 – 3 pm – Paramount+
Bayern Munich breezed past Galatasaray in its first matchup and now welcomes the Turkish club to the Allianz Arena this week.
4. Atlanta United vs. Columbus Crew
11/7 – 7 pm – MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
The Columbus Crew visits Atlanta seeking to eliminate the Five Stripes from the MLS Cup Playoffs. Cucho Hernandez is fresh off a brace in his first meeting these playoffs.
5. New England vs. Philadelphia
11/8 – 7 pm – MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, Fox Sports
The Philadelphia Union are on the brink of the semifinals after defeating the New England Revolution 3-1 in their first playoff matchup.