Your Weekend Soccer Watchlist: European Action Heats Up

Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and Bundesliga Matches to Watch

Happy Friday, soccer fans! Get ready for another thrilling weekend of European football, featuring key matches for teams looking to fine-tune their strategies ahead of a crucial week in the UEFA Champions League. From the Premier League to Serie A, there's a game for everyone.

Must-See Matchups This Weekend

Friday, Feb. 14: Brighton vs. Chelsea (EPL, 3 p.m. ET on USA Network)

Saturday, Feb. 15: A triple-header of excitement! Catch Manchester City vs. Newcastle (EPL, 10 a.m. ET on Peacock), Osasuna vs. Real Madrid (La Liga, 10:15 a.m. ET on ESPN+), and Leverkusen vs. Bayern (Bundesliga, 12:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+).

Saturday, Feb. 15: AC Milan vs. Hellas Verona (Serie A, 2:45 p.m. ET on Paramount+)

Sunday, Feb. 16: Don't miss the North London Derby, Arsenal vs. Tottenham (WSL, 7:45 a.m. ET on ESPN2), followed by Tottenham vs. Manchester United (EPL, 11:30 a.m. ET on Peacock), and the Italian classic, Juventus vs. Inter (Serie A, 2:45 p.m. ET on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network).

Champions League Fallout: AC Milan Seek Redemption

The first leg of the Champions League knockout stage delivered drama, especially Wednesday's nail-biting one-goal differentials. Teams now turn their attention to domestic leagues, seeking to address any weaknesses.

AC Milan, after a disappointing 1-0 loss to Feyenoord, face Hellas Verona on Saturday. Their star-studded attack needs to find its rhythm. As Francesco Porzio noted, "Pulisic is a vital player for the team, but the game against Feyenoord showed that the new tactical approach with the big four is not paying off so far." This weekend's match presents a crucial opportunity to refine their strategy.

Bundesliga Title Clash: Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich

This weekend's highlight is undoubtedly the Bundesliga showdown between Leverkusen and league leaders Bayern Munich. While Bayern holds a comfortable eight-point lead, Leverkusen boasts the league's second-best attack, making this a potential upset.

Bayern's defensive vulnerabilities were evident in their Champions League win against Celtic. Micah Richards' assessment highlights their weaknesses: "For the quality of the players that they have, they don't look like a team...defensively … they're all over the place." Can Leverkusen exploit these weaknesses?

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Expert Betting Tips for the Weekend

Premier League: Alexander Isak to score (+135) in Manchester City vs. Newcastle. – Chuck Booth

Serie A: Federico Dimarco to have one shot on target (+140) in Juventus vs. Inter. – Chuck Booth

For more betting insights, visit CBSSports.com's betting home page.

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