Copa del Rey - watch these
This game kicks off at 15:30 ET/20:30 GMT on Wednesday on beIN Sports in the USA; DAZN and beIN Sports in Canada; and Movistar+ and beIN Sports in Spain. Real Madrid looks to bounce back after enduring an abysmal start to 2019 in which they drew their first game 2-2 at Villarreal before losing 2-0 at home to Real Sociedad.
Modric is one of Real Madrid's underperforming stars this season
It's been a rough season for Luka Modrić and Real Madrid pic.twitter.com/DMGrnHv38m
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) January 8, 2019
This has brought Solari under scrutiny once more, as rumors linking Mourinho with the Santiago Bernabeu job continue. A number of Los Blancos' top players are yet to perform this season, including Ballon d'Or winner Luka Modric, while Bale is facing criticism and a fine for leaving their most recent game early after failing to make the squad due to an injury.
Bale suffers yet another injury at the Bernabeu
Gareth Bale has picked up the 18th injury of his Real Madrid career.https://t.co/gN9fYVTkHW pic.twitter.com/vf13fSj5h7
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) January 4, 2019
Catch this game at 15:30 ET/20:30 GMT on Thursday on beIN Sports and Radio Barca in the USA; DAZN, beIN Sports, and DAZN in Canada; Radio Barca in Australia; and TVE La 1 and Gol in Spain.
Barcelona began 2019 with a win over Getafe and they will be keen on maintaining that form when they resume their Copa del Rey title defense. Valverde has been preparing his players for this tie but most of the attention has been on Denis Suarez's reported switch to Arsenal. This tie will be a welcomed distraction from the transfer rumors.
Man City gearing up for the Carabao Cup semis
This game is scheduled for 14:45 ET/19:45 GMT on Saturday and will be aired on ESPN+ exclusively in the USA; Sky Sports, TalkSport Radio UK, and BBC Radio in the UK; DAZN in Canada; and Kayo Sports and beIN Sports in Australia.
Could this be a David vs Goliath story? In this League Cup semi-final clash, the reigning Premier League champion Man City will take on League One outfit Burton Albion. The odds are in the Citizens' favor and Guardiola will thus rest a number of his star players for this clash. Can the third-tier side shock Man City? Tune in to find out.
Man City players preparing for their Carabao Cup semi-final clash
Bring on Burton! #cityvbafc #mancity pic.twitter.com/9UKsIs3BYa
— Manchester City (@ManCity) January 8, 2019
Let's not forget about the Coupe de la Ligue
Kick-off for this game is at 15:05 ET/20:05 GMT on Saturday on beIN SPORTS CONNECT in the USA; BT Sport in the UK; beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada and DAZN in Canada; beIN Sports and Kayo Sports in Australia; and France 3 and Canal+ Sport in France.
First and last in Ligue 1 will lock horns in this Coupe de la Ligue clash. PSG is the favorite to progress, with midfielder Marco Verratti eyeing a victory in what could be a record match for the Italian.
Verratti to make history on Wednesday?
If Marco Verratti features for PSG vs. Guingamp later, he will become the club's all-time Coupe de la Ligue appearance record holder. The Italy international currently has 18 wins from 18 outings to his name. #PSGEAG #CdL
— Jonathan Johnson (@Jon_LeGossip) January 9, 2019
Today's big headlines
Angry Sarri brings laptop to prove Kane was offside
On Tuesday, Chelsea lost 1-0 in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final clash with Tottenham in a controversial manner. VAR overruled an offside call and awarded Spurs a penalty, which Harry Kane converted, despite accusations of a dive. After the final whistle, the fuming Blues boss brought a laptop with footage of the offside call which appears to prove the goal should not have stood.
Sarri shows the offside incident from a different angle
Maurizio Sarri brings out Chelsea's analysis footage of the game on a laptop to prove @HKane was offside pic.twitter.com/W4ZSj3o27r
— BeanymanSports (@BeanymanSports) January 8, 2019
Bayern Munich sign Pavard
The German giant announced a major January signing when they revealed a deal is in place to bring Benjamin Pavard to the Allianz Arena. While the five-year deal has been completed during the current transfer window, the Frenchman will not arrive until the summer.
Pavard will be joining Bayern Munich next summer
@Brazzo: "I can confirm that Benjamin Pavard will join us on a five-year deal from 1st July 2019." pic.twitter.com/jiJo1E4wsG
— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) January 9, 2019
