All international action is over after the group stages of the Champions League and Europa League came to a close this week. The next two and a half months promise non-stop domestic football leaving lazy pundits confused about to who to blame for the schedule when they can’t put it all on something beyond their borders. Right then, let’s get on with. A few real doozies this weekend.
Saturday
Marseille vs Monaco — South coast rivals, both in contention, both playing well.
United vs City — Manchester derby with both needing to answer some questions in this one.
Everton vs Chelsea — Ancelotti against his former team with serious questions being asked.
Real vs Atletico — Madrid derby with both in good spirits and game faces firmly on.
Lens vs Montpellier — France’s surprise top half entertainers take on each other.
Sunday
Betis vs Villarreal — Pellegrini against his former team and Pellegrini vs Emery.
Leverkusen vs Hoffenheim — Germany’s Europa League high-scorers face off.
PSG vs Lyon — Always a big game and it this moment at least, a title bout.