The Superclásico Copa Libertadores final
River Plate vs Boca Juniors kicks off at 15:00 ET/20:00 GMT on Fox Sports in the USA; FreeSports TV UK and BT Sport in the UK; SBS in Australia; and Fox Sports Cono Sur in Argentina. The second leg of their Copa Libertadores final tie will be held on Saturday, with a winner set to be crowned.
River Plate holds the advantage ahead of the weekend game. Having drawn 2-2 in the first leg, they will have the entire stadium behind them as they seek to inflict a loss on their bitter Buenos Aires rival. Boca Juniors fans cannot attend Saturday's rule due to the ban on away fans for Superclásico, but their followers flocked for a training session to show the away side their support. This will undoubtedly be a tense game.
Since Boca Juniors fans can't attend Saturday's game, 50,00 of them flocked to the first-team's training session
Boca Juniors training session looking more full than the Etihad on match day pic.twitter.com/ARBEWhyN8i
— Oddschecker (@Oddschecker) November 23, 2018
This large crowd broke regulations and now their has been punishment
Morning. A reminder that so many people wanted to watch Boca Juniors train yesterday that they exceeded their capacity and the city council has now shut the stadium down as punishment. pic.twitter.com/or1W10Ta3R
— Rory Smith (@RorySmith) November 23, 2018
The Premier League unbeaten trio travel to defend their run
All three of the Premier League's unbeaten sides will face tricky away tests on Saturday. Two are simultaneous kick-offs, one being Watford vs Liverpool at 10:00 ET/15:00 GMT on SiriusXM FC and NBC Sports Gold in the USA; Sportsnet in Canada; and Optus Sport in Australia
This will be a tough test for the Reds given Watford's form this season. Jurgen Klopp highlighted the Hornets' performance this term as a cause for worry, but the Merseyside outfit has been solid at the back this season. Furthermore, Mohamed Salah is back to scoring and Sadio Mane, having recently signed a long-term contract at Anfield, will be eager to add to his goals tally.
Jurgen won't be taking Watford easily
Klopp on Watford: "Really good, they have won six games from 12. Good football, well organised in a 4-4-2 mostly, I think Deeney will be back, quick wingers. I saw their game against Tottenham. Good set-pieces, proper package."
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceEcho) November 23, 2018
With a new deal done and dusted, Mane will be looking to resume his goalscoring season
BREAKING: Sadio Mane has agreed a new long-term contract with @LFC #SSN pic.twitter.com/HPBNgw3WB0
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) November 22, 2018
The other 10:00 ET/15:00 GMT kick-off is West Ham vs Man City, which will be aired on NBC Sports, Universo, and Telemundo Deportes En Vivo in the USA; BBC Radio in the UK; TSN in Canada; and Optus Sport and SBS in Australia. Guardiola's men beat Man United 3-1 in their last game before the international break and will be keen to maintain this winning run when they visit the Olympic Stadium. Furthermore, their two-point lead at the top is something they wish to build on, not lose.
The most anticipated game, however, is Tottenham vs Chelsea at 12:30 ET/17:30 GMT on SiriusXM FC, NBC Sports, Universo, and Telemundo Deportes En Vivo in the USA; BT Sport, TalkSport Radio UK, and BBC Radio 5 Live in the UK; Sportsnet in Canada; and Optus Sport in Australia. With Sarri yet to lose a game in the English top-flight, his men will be hoping to keep it that way once they return from Wembley. However, Tottenham knows that anything but a win will be a disappointing result for the home side.
Will we be seeing more worldies in this Wembley clash?
Back at Wembley in one week!
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) November 17, 2018
Tottenham v Chelsea coming soon... pic.twitter.com/CvDjAWInm2
Saturday in La Liga
Eibar vs Real Madrid kicks off at 07:00 ET/12:00 GMT on beIN Sports in the USA; Eleven Sports in the UK; beIN Sports and DAZN in Canada; beIN Sports and Kayo Sports in Australia; Movistar+ and beIN Sports in Spain.
Atletico vs Barcelona kicks off at 14:45 ET/19:45 GMT on Radio Barca and beIN Sports in the USA; Eleven Sports in the UK; Radio Barca, DAZN, and beIN Sports in Canada; Radio Barca, beIN Sports, and Kayo Sports in Australia; and Movistar and beIN Sports in Spain.
Valverde's men are in hunt of a return to winning ways after suffering a shock defeat at home to Real Betis in their last game. The Blaugrana players are ready but winning at the Wanda Metropolitano won't be easy. Can they pull it off? Tune in to find out.
Messi and Co. are ready for the trip to Madrid
Getting ready for #AtletiBarça pic.twitter.com/hmls7OrdOU
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 22, 2018
Sunday's excitement
There will be two standout games on Sunday. First is Bournemouth vs Arsenal at 8:30 ET/13:30 GMT on SiriusXM FC, NBC Sports, Universo, and Telemundo Deportes En Vivo in the USA; Sky Sports and TalkSport Radio UK in the United Kingdom; TSN in Canada; and Optus Sport in Australia. The Gunners will be out to end their three-game drawing streak. Unfortunately, doubt lingers over the fitness of Aubameyang and Lacazette despite the duo returning to training.
Fans will be praying both Lacazette and Aubameyan will be cleared fit to feature on Sunday
Lacazette and Aubameyang have returned to full training. #AFC pic.twitter.com/jepBDjSz6h
— Ben Dinnery (@BenDinnery) November 22, 2018
Then there is Lazio vs AC Milan at 12:00 ET/17:00 GMT on ESPN in the USA; Eleven Sports 2 UK in the United Kingdom; TLN and DAZN in Canada; beIN Sports in Australia; and Lazio Style Channel and Sky Italia in Italy. With only a single point separating these two sides, the winner will hold the last Champions League spot, hence its importance.
Today's big headlines
Kante signs a new five-year deal
After being linked with PSG, Kante has now killed off rumors of an exit by signing a new five-year deal at Chelsea. The World Cup winner will now become the club's highest-paid player and is now under contract at Stamford Bridge until 2023.
Kante commits his future to Chelsea
#FridayFeeling brought to you by @nglkante, who will be a Blue for five more years! #Kante2023 pic.twitter.com/evwr1rlKQ2
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) November 23, 2018
Klopp responds to Egypt NT boss
The Egypt national team boss recently gave an unapologetic advice to Mohamed Salah, telling him to leave Liverpool in the coming seasons if they don't win silverware. Anfield boss Jurgen Klopp has responded, expressing his disagreement in a "nice" manner.
Klopp issues a "nice" response to Aguirre
"Shall I try to be nice? Obviously I don't agree"
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) November 23, 2018
Jurgen Klopp laughs off talk from the Egypt national team that Mo Salah should leave Liverpool if he doesn't win a major trophy this season.
More: https://t.co/olLveNFm9x pic.twitter.com/1jZ86eZssc
What to look forward to next week?
The Champions League will make its return. Man City travels to Lyon on Tuesday, with Wednesday bringing two thrillers in the form of Tottenham vs Inter Milan and PSG vs Liverpool.