Yet another sports-packed weekend awaits us

⚽ No matches today as we gear towards a sports-packed weekend in the Nile League and the third round of the Premier League on Saturday, as well as anticipated matchups in other European leagues.

The Nile League: Al Ahly is hosting Pyramids in a fifth-round match at Al Salam Stadium on Saturday at 9pm. The Red Devils are looking to solidify their position in the standings following a disappointing start with two draws and a single victory. Pyramids take the field after missing out on seven points in their first four rounds.

Also on our radar for Friday:

Al Mokawloon vs. Ceramica Cleopatra (6pm).
Al Ittihad vs. Enppi (9pm).
Al Bank Al Ahly vs. Tala’ea El Gaish (9pm).

On Saturday:

El Gouna vs. Zed (6pm).
Ismaily vs. Ghazl El Mahalla (9pm).

Chelsea hosts Fulham in the opening match of the third round of the English Premier League at Stamford Bridge Stadium on Saturday at 2:30pm. The Blues have one draw and a victory from the first two rounds under their belt, and they’re looking to secure all three points. On the other hand, Fulham have eyes set on their first victory after earning two points from two draws.

Manchester United faces Burnley at Old Trafford on Saturday at 5pm. Man United is looking to make up for a rough start to the season following a loss and a draw in the first two rounds, with coach Ruben Amorim vying for his first victory.

Also on Saturday:

Tottenham Hotspur vs. Bournemouth (5pm).
Wolverhampton vs. Everton (5pm).
Sunderland vs. Brentford (5pm).
Leeds United vs. Newcastle United (7:30pm).

Over at La Liga, Real Madrid — spearheaded by coach Xabi Alonso — are seeking to maintain an already perfect start to the season. Los Blancos and Real Mallorca are set to face off in a third round match on Saturday at 10:30pm at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Real Madrid have their heads held high following two consecutive victories against Osasuna and Oviedo.

Other major European League matches on our radar: