Celtic’s 2026 schedule gets underway on Saturday with its biggest rival making the trip to Parkhead.
Auston Trusty and Celtic face off with Glasgow rivals Rangers in the third rivalry showdown of the current campaign. Trusty played 90 minutes on Tuesday in a 2-0 road loss to Motherwell, a defeat that continued a worrying winter for Wilfried Nancy’s men.
Following Cameron Carter-Vickers’ injury, Trusty has jumped back into the mix in Glasgow. The veteran centerback has made 15 starts for the club across all competitions, quickly becoming one of the club’s more important players.
If Celtic wants to claim its first league victory over Rangers since September 2024, Trusty will have to anchor the backline once again. However, a defeat could very well see Rangers leapfrog Celtic in the league table, something that would increase pressure on Nancy and his players in January.
In England, Antonee Robinson and Fulham host Liverpool in a crucial Premier League match. Brenden Aaronson and Leeds United host Manchester United. George Campbell and West Bromwich Albion visit Leicester City in EFL Championship action.
In France, Folarin Balogun and Monaco host Lyon. Tim Weah and Marseille take on Nantes. Mark McKenzie and Toulouse face off with Lens.
In Italy, Christian Pulisic and AC Milan visit Cagliari while Weston McKennie and Juventus host Lecce. Yunus Musah and Atalanta host AS Roma as he seeks to get back into the starting lineup.
Elsewhere, Johnny Cardoso and Atletico Madrid face off with Real Sociedad. Jordan Pefok and Tondela host Arouca in Portuguese league play. Dante Polvara and Aberdeen visit Falkirk in Scottish action.
Here is a closer look at this weekend’s Americans Abroad:
England
Premier League
Brenden Aaronson and Leeds United host Manchester United on Sunday.
Chris Richards and Crystal Palace visit Newcastle United on Sunday.
Antonee Robinson and Fulham host Liverpool on Sunday.
Tyler Adams is OUT (MCL Injury) for Bournemouth.
Championship
Haji Wright and Coventry City visit Birmingham City on Sunday.
George Campbell, Daryl Dike and West Bromwich Albion visit Leicester City on Monday.
Aidan Morris and Middlesbrough host Damion Downs and Southampton on Sunday.
Patrick Agyemang and Derby County host Wrexham on Sunday.
Josh Sargent and Norwich City host Stoke City on Sunday.
Charlie Kelman and Charlton Athletic visit Blackburn Rovers on Sunday.
Ethan Horvath and Sheffield Wednesday visit QPR on Sunday.
Caleb Wiley is OUT (Injury) for Watford.
League One
Lynden Gooch and Huddersfield Town host Exeter City on Sunday.
Dom Dwyer and Mansfield Town visit Rotherham United on Sunday.
League Two
Jonathan Tomkinson and Cheltenham Town host Crawley Town on Sunday.
National League
Aidan Dausch and Forest Green Rovers host Halifax Town on Saturday.
Spain
La Liga
Johnny Cardoso and Atletico Madrid visit Real Sociedad on Sunday.
Segunda Liga
Konrad De La Fuente and AD Ceuta host FC Andorra on Sunday.
Italy
Serie A
Christian Pulisic and AC Milan visit Cagliari on Friday.
Weston McKennie and Juventus host Lecce on Saturday.
Yunus Musah and Atalanta host AS Roma on Saturday.
Ben Cremaschi and Parma visit Sassuolo on Saturday.
Serie B
Jonathan Klinsmann and Cesena are off until January 10.
Gianluca Busio and Venezia are off until January 10.
Andrija Novakovich and Reggiana are off until January 10.
France
Ligue 1
Folarin Balogun and Monaco host Tanner Tessmann and Lyon on Saturday.
Tim Weah and Marseille host Nantes on Sunday.
Mark McKenzie and Toulouse host Lens on Friday.
Scotland
Premiership
Auston Trusty and Celtic host Rangers on Saturday.
Dante Polvara and Aberdeen visit Falkirk on Saturday.
Cameron Carter-Vickers is OUT (Achilles injury).
Portugal
Liga Portugal
Jordan Pefok and Tondela host Arouca on Saturday.
McKennie given a rest today. He’s starting at CM instead of WB. Less running required. That’s about as close to a rest he seems to be getting at Juventus these days.