Welcome to your weekend on DAZN where we review the best action across the major European leagues and in the UEFA Women’s Champion’s League, live for free for your enjoyment on DAZN. The Spanish champions clash with the English champions in another chapter of recent UWCL epics, whilst an all-French affair sees one of the fiercest rivalries in Europe reignited. In Germany, Bayern knows the right results can seal a second consecutive Bundesliga title, whilst Roma are just a couple of wins away from retaining Serie A. In Spain, Levante are clinging onto third spot as they take on Real Madrid and in England, Manchester City are looking to once again take initiative in the title race.
Let’s take a closer look:
UEFA Women’s Champions League
And then, there were four. The first of two semi-final weekends sees some of the world’s best players come together in two titanic clashes, with Europe’s biggest prize now within tantalising reach. As we get ever closer to the day of destiny in Bilbao, who will take control ahead of the second leg?
Game of the Weekend: FC Barcelona vs Chelsea FC - Sat. 20th April, 07:30am ET/12:30pm BST/1:30pm CEST
Emma Hayes and Jonathan Giraldez meet for the final time with both managers dreaming of the greatest farewell. Chelsea starts the tie as underdogs against the defending champions and will have to be at their absolute best after a shaky run of form. Emma Hayes' side will be buoyed by the fact they ended Barcelona’s mammoth winning home run last season, however. Can the Blaugrana take a lead to London as they aim for a third UWCL title in four seasons?
Best of the Rest: Olympique Lyonnais vs Paris Saint-Germain, Sat. 20th April, 1:00pm ET/6:00pm BST/7:00pm CEST
The Queens of Europe will be keen to take a commanding lead to Paris as they look to once again sit on top of the tree in Europe. With Sonia Bompastor’s future up in the air, can the Parisians stun their fierce rivals to put themselves in the driving seat for Bilbao? Or will Ada Hegerberg - fresh off inking her new contract with Les Fenottes - help her team take control of the tie?
Watch every minute of the semi-finals of the UEFA Women’s Champions League live for free.
Frauen Bundesliga
After the top two sides both won last weekend, Bayern still hold a seven-point gap over their rivals and the right set of results could see them lift the title this weekend. Meanwhile, Hoffenheim are looking to tighten their grip on 3rd place and the final UWCL spot. At the bottom, Duisburg’s relegation could finally be confirmed after a miserable season without a victory so far.
Game of the Weekend: Bayern Munich vs Werder Bremen, Mon. 22nd April, 7:30pm CET/1:30pm ET
The Munich machine continues to roll on. Alexander Straus’s side have been imperious for some time domestically and now they sit on the brink of sealing another title in Frauen Bundesliga. Mid-table Werder Bremen are playing out their season with little fanfare, but they have only picked up two points in 15 and will face a tough test to avoid another defeat here.
Best of the Rest: SGS Essen vs TSG Hoffenheim, Sat. 20th April, 12:00pm CET/6:00am ET
The visitors sit in third spot in the league after a fantastic run of form that has seen them show supreme consistency where Frankfurt and Leverkusen have both faltered. However, they were only able to draw last time out and will want to win again to ensure they don’t get leapfrogged once more. Essen meanwhile have little to play for besides pride, but they could still climb up to fifth with a positive result.
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RB Leipzig vs Leverkusen, Fri. 19th April, 6:30pm CET/12:30pm ET
MSV Duisburg vs VFL Wolfsburg, Sun. 21st April, 6:30pm CET/12:30pm ET
Will this weekend be the moment of glory for FC Bayern? Find out, live for free.
Serie A Femminile:
Another win for AS Roma has increased their lead to a mammoth 13 points after Juventus faltered again. Another Serie A title now is a matter of when not if. Fiorentina’s poor form means they continue to invite Sassuolo and Inter to claim third, but both are not taking their chances. At the bottom, Milan remains perfect in the relegation round, whilst Pomigliano are still marooned at the bottom as Napoli pulls away.
Game of the Weekend: Fiorentina vs AS Roma, Sat. 20th April, 4:15pm CET/10:15am ET
In a dress rehearsal for the Coppa Italia final, La Viola are stuttering domestically, with no wins since joining the Championship Round. They’ll need to massively improve against Alessandro Spugna’s Roma, who have only dropped points once this season, and scored 22 more goals than their opponents.
Best of the Rest: Juventus vs US Sassuolo, Sat. 20th April, 2:30pm CET/08:30am ET
Juventus’s inconsistency continues to blight their season, with more dropped points in their last fixture. Back in Turin, they’ll hope to impress their fans against a Sassuolo side who are also struggling for consistency. The Old Lady have shown great attacking impetus this season, with 55 goals in the league - over double that of their hosts. Can they add more goals this weekend?
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Sampdoria vs AC Milan, Sun. 21st April, 12:30pm CET/6:30pm ET
How will AS Roma, Juventus and AC Milan fare this weekend? Enjoy more top action from Italy, live for free.
Liga F
Another thumping victory for Barcelona saw them cross 100 goals in Liga F and their goal difference is almost over three figures too. With no fixture for the defending champions this weekend, attention now turns to the battle for the final UWCL spot, with four clubs still vying for it. At the bottom, Real Betis, Granada, Levante Las Palmas and Villarreal have all been dragged into a fierce relegation battle.
Game of the Weekend: Levante UD vs Real Madrid, Sat. 20th April, 12:00pm CET/06:00am ET
Despite losing key attackers in January, their manager confirming his exit this summer and multiple questions about other stars, Levante have managed to climb back into third in the league. Holding their position by just a single point, they face a Real Madrid side almost guaranteed to finish second and will hope to inflict a fifth defeat of the season on Las Blancas.
Best of the Rest: Madrid CFF vs Athletic Club, Sat. 20th April, 12:00pm CET/06:00am ET
At the same time, Madrid CFF will be hoping their near neighbours do them a favour which will give them the impetus in the race for third place. However, their Basque visitors only start two points behind and know that continuing their winning streak will ensure they climb up to fourth. It’s all to play for!
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Valencia CF vs Real Sociedad, Sun. 21st April, 4:00pm CET/10:00am ET
Who will take control and seize the initiative in the race for UWCL qualification? Catch the clashes live for free.
Women’s Super League
With Chelsea in European action, Manchester City have another chance to put pressure on the defending champions by propelling themselves three points clear at the top of the table. At the bottom, beleaguered Bristol City are on the brink of being relegated back to the Championship and the right set of results could seal this fate as early as this weekend.
Game of the Weekend: Manchester City vs West Ham United, 21st April, 3:15pm CET/09:15am ET
Gareth Taylor’s Citizens have enjoyed an extended rest after the international break, but return to action knowing they have a great chance to put real pressure on Chelsea. Standing in their way is a West Ham side still scrapping against relegation, but Rehane Skinner’s side have shown real courage against Arsenal and Chelsea, and will not make it easy. Can Bunny Shaw find the net again as she closes in on the Golden Boot?
Will Manchester City be able to retake the top spot, or can West Ham spring a surprise? Get the answer live for free.