What to watch on Tuesday, April 02, 2019
Wolves vs Man United at 14:45 ET/18:45 GMT
Broadcast listings: NBC Sports, Universo, and Telemundo Deportes En Vivo in the USA; BBC Radio 5 Live and Sky Sports in the UK; Sportsnet in Canada; Optus Sport in Australia
Preview: Man United is level on points with Tottenham and could jump into third should Spurs slip up at home to Crystal Palace, given that Arsenal won't play until the weekend. However, the Red Devils have failed to beat Wolves this season.
First, the newly-promoted side came away with a point at Old Trafford in their first encounter, albeit that was under Mourinho's reign. Their next clash came in the FA Cup quarter-finals, with Nuno's men knocking out Solskjaer's side. With Jimenez leading their attack, the home side will be confident of upsetting another top-six club.
Jimenez vs Lukaku: Who do you back?
Villarreal vs Barcelona at 15:30 ET/19:30 GMT
Broadcast listings: Radio Barca, Fanatiz USA, and beIN Sports in the USA; ITV 4 and Eleven Sports 1 UK in the UK; DAZN, Radio Barca, and beIN Sports in Canada; beIN Sports, Radio Barca, and Kayo Sports in Australia
Preview: After their 2-0 Catalan Derby win over Espanyol, Barcelona will now take on Villarreal with the aim of maintaining or extending their 10-point lead at the top. The home side is battling relegation and sit only a point above the danger zone, hence the importance of beating Messi and Co.
However, Leo is in inspired form, having scored a brace in their weekend triumph. There have been talks of Valverde resting Suarez, with the Champions League trip to Man United fast approaching, which could mean Malcom starting and La Pulga playing in his famous false nine role.
Leo to return as the false nine?
Sporting Braga vs Porto at 15:15 ET/19:45 GMT
Broadcast listings: Sport TV1 in Portugal
Preview: It's semi-final time in the Taca de Portugal. Sporting Braga will host Porto only three days after losing 3-2 at home to the Dragons in the Primeira Liga. A spot in this season's final is at stake and the odds don't favor the home side, as they must overturn a 3-0 deficit. Can they do it? Tune in to find out.
What to watch on Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace at 14:45 ET/18:45 GMT
Broadcast listings: NBC Sports in the USA; TSN in Canada; Optus Sport in Australia
Preview: Things have gone horribly wrong for Tottenham as of late. The north London outfit went from being in the title race to being in danger of missing out on the top four due to bad results.
Pochettino's men are without a win in their last five league games, picking up only a single point. The defeat to Liverpool means they have now been leapfrogged by Arsenal and are level on points with Man United. Will they return to winning ways against Crystal Palace in their first game in their new stadium? Don't miss this London derby.
How things have gone horribly wrong for Tottenham
Man City vs Cardiff at 14:45 ET/18:45 GMT
Broadcast listings: NBC Sports Gold in the USA; BBC Radio and Sky Sports in the UK; TSN in Canada; Optus Sport in Australia
Preview: Man City will be playing their game in hand on Wednesday and could wrestle the lead back from Liverpool. This is the first game for Guardiola's men in a busy April fixtures list which will see them face Tottenham three times and travel to Man United.
Valencia vs Real Madrid at 15:30 ET/19:30 GMT
Broadcast listings: beIN Sports and Fanatiz USA in the USA; Premier Sports 1 and Eleven Sports 1 UK in the UK; beIN Sports and DAZN in Canada; beIN Sports and Kayo Sports in Australia; Movistar+ and beIN Sports in Spain
Preview: This will undoubtedly be a tricky game for Los Blancos. While the return of Zidane has sparked life into Real Madrid, their 3-2 win over Huesca showed that they are nowhere near their best. Zizou recently admitted that it is hard to motivate is team as their is no title to fight for but the Madrid giant will want to finish ahead of second-placed Atletico and will thus need to beat sixth-placed Valencia.
Zidane makes an honest confession about his players
Sporting CP vs Benfica at 15:45 ET/19:45 GMT
Broadcast listings: RTPi in the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia. RTP África, RTP Play, RTP 1, and Sport TV1 in Portugal
Preview: The second of the two Taca de Portugal semi-finals will be played on Wednesday, Benfica will make the trip to Sporting CP knowing they must simply defend their 2-1 lead in order to make it to the final. The home side, however, has 90 minutes to turn things around. Don't miss this tie.
Today's big headlines
Aguero ruled out for Cardiff clash
Aguero picked up a knock in the win over Fulham and was taken off for precautions. Guardiola has now confirmed that the Argentine hasn't trained and will thus not feature on Wednesday but could be back for the weekend.
Zidane hints at Courtois sale
Zinedine Zidane's return to Real Madrid saw Courtois get dropped immediately. The Frenchman has now hinted at an exit for the Belgian after admitting that there will be no debate about the goalkeeping position next season.
