Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund remain unbeaten in Bundesliga action heading into the first Der Klassiker of the new campaign.
Signal Iduna Park will be rocking on Saturday when the reigning league champions come to town off the back of an embarrassing German Cup exit. German third-tier club Saarbrucken used a late winner to eliminate Bayern 2-1 midweek, leaving Thomas Tuchel’s squad seeking a bounce-back result.
Borussia Dortmund advanced in the competition after earning a 1-0 result over Hoffenheim. The Black and Yellow haven’t defeated Bayern in league action since November 2018, a streak they will aim to snap this weekend.
A top-six English Premier League showdown also takes place on Saturday when second-place Arsenal visits sixth place Newcastle United. The Magpies are fresh off a 3-0 EFL Cup victory over Manchester United while the Gunners suffered a 3-1 London Derby loss to West Ham United in the same competition.
Seven points separates Arsenal and Newcastle United in the EPL table after 10 matches played.
The MLS Cup Playoffs roll on with a pair of No. 1 seeds in action.
FC Cincinnati visits the New York Red Bulls after claiming a 3-0 home win this past week. Lucho Acosta continued his stellar campaign with one goal and one assist while Alvaro Barreal registered a brace.
St. Louis CITY SC needs a heroic performance away from home after suffering a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Sporting KC. The 2023 expansion side enjoyed a stellar regular season, but will need to pull out all stops if they want to avoid elimination at Children’s Mercy Park.
A top-three clash takes place in the English Football League Championship as leaders Leicester City hosts Leeds United at the King Power Stadium on Friday.
The Foxes have won 13 of their 14 league matches to date, sitting 14 points clear of the playoffs places. Leeds United sit third in the league table, nine points out of second-place Ipswich Town.
English midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall leads Leicester City with five goals and five assists in 14 appearances while Crysencio Summerville leads Leeds United with six goals of his own.
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Here is a look at This Weekend’s Top 5 Matches to Watch, as well as a full rundown of This Weekend’s Soccer on TV and Online:
1. Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayern Munich
11/4 – 1:30 pm – ESPN+, ESPN App
Borussia Dortmund aims to end its winless run against Bayern Munich, a team they haven’t defeated since 2019 in all competitions.
2. Newcastle United vs. Arsenal
11/4 – 1:30 pm – NBC, fuboTV
Sixth place Newcastle United welcomes second place Arsenal to St. James Park in a crucial top-six clash for both clubs.
3. Leicester City vs. Leeds United
11/3 – 4 pm – ESPN+, ESPN App
Leicester City is blowing throwing the competition in the EFL Championship while Leeds United could use a statement win of its own.
4. New York Red Bulls vs. FC Cincinnati
11/4 – 7 pm – MLS Pass on Apple TV
FC Cincinnati breezed past the Red Bulls last week 3-0, putting the hosts in a major hole heading into an elimination match.
5. Sporting Kansas City vs. St. Louis CITY SC
11/5 – 5 pm – MLS Pass on Apple TV
Sporting KC has the Western Conference’s No. 1 seed on the ropes after claiming a 4-1 road result last week.