As the Ligue 1 season reaches its climax, struggling Metz will host Champions League-chasing Lille in a crucial clash at the Stade Saint-Symphorien on Sunday. The hosts will be looking to extend their recent winning run and boost their chances of avoiding relegation, while the visitors aim to solidify their position in the top four.
Metz have managed to turn their fortunes around in recent weeks, securing back-to-back victories over Lens and Le Havre.
The stage is set for an epic Liga MX clash as Pumas UNAM and Club Leon prepare to lock horns at the iconic Estadio Olimpico Universitario on Sunday. With both teams separated by a mere goal difference in the league standings, this encounter promises to be a mouth-watering affair for football enthusiasts across the globe.
Club Leon’s recent form has been nothing short of impressive, with Jorge Bava’s men embarking on a three-game winning streak that propelled them into the coveted play-in spots.
Athletic Bilbao will be looking to make it back-to-back wins in La Liga when they welcome fellow Basque outfit Alaves to San Mames on Saturday evening. The Lions currently sit fifth in the Spanish top-flight standings, just two points adrift of the Champions League places.
Ernesto Valverde’s side secured a 2-0 victory over Las Palmas in their previous outing to keep the pressure on Atletico Madrid in fourth position. Meanwhile, Alaves Head into this weekend’s clash on the back of a narrow 1-0 home triumph against Rayo Vallecano.
The Dacia Arena in Udine will host a Serie A clash between two of the league’s most frequent draw merchants on Saturday, as Udinese welcome Torino. While the home side shocked Lazio in their previous outing, the visitors are faltering in their bid for European qualification.
Udinese have won just four of their 28 league matches this season, but each of those victories has come against formidable opposition. Gabriele Cioffi’s men have triumphed over Juventus, AC Milan, Bologna and Lazio – the latter in a 2-1 success last Monday that prompted Maurizio Sarri’s sacking as Biancocelesti boss.
As Burnley prepares to host Brentford in a crucial Premier League encounter, manager Vincent Kompany is optimistic about the potential return of several key players from injury. While keeping the specifics under wraps, the Belgian boss hinted at “positive surprises” in his matchday squad selection.
The Clarets have endured a dismal run of form, failing to secure a victory in their last 10 league fixtures since a 2-0 triumph over Fulham on December 23rd.
