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This weekend: Al Ahly vs. Zamalek + A packed European schedule

It’s a relatively quiet day on the fields, but we’re in for plenty of action over the weekend.

Tomorrow’s fixtures

An Egyptian summit: Al Ahly and Zamalek clash at Cairo International Stadium tomorrow, Friday, in the fifth round of the Egyptian Premier League championship stage. Zamalek enters the match bolstered by high morale as they maintain their lead at the top, despite a narrowing gap with second-placed Pyramids. Meanwhile, Al Ahly is determined to appease their fans and get back on track following their resounding 3-0 setback against Pyramids. Kick-off is at 8pm on ON Sport.

Also in the Nile League (5pm):

  • Pyramids vs. Enppi;
  • Ceramica Cleopatra vs. Al Masry.

Over in Europe:

  • Pisa vs. Lecce — Serie A, 9:45pm;
  • Leeds United vs. Burnley — Premier League, 10pm;
  • Girona vs. Mallorca — La Liga, 10pm.

Saturday’s fixtures

Can Arsenal course-correct? Arsenal prepares to face Fulham in the Premier League, where the Gunners aim to secure three points to maintain their title hopes and standing at the summit amid fierce competition from Manchester City. This crucial domestic encounter follows their 1-1 draw against Atlético Madrid on Wednesday in the Champions League semi-final first leg. The match kicks off at 7:30pm Saturday on beIN Sports 1.

In the Premier League (5pm):

  • Wolves vs. Sunderland;
  • Brentford vs. West Ham United;
  • Newcastle vs. Brighton.

Barcelona eyes La Liga title: Barcelona visits Osasuna in Week 34 of the Spanish league. The Catalan side seeks to grab three vital away points to move closer to officially sealing the championship. Kick-off is at 10pm Saturday on beIN Sports 1.

AND- Paris Saint-Germain hosts Lorient in a match where the Parisian side hopes to continue its strong domestic form and collect an additional three points to safeguard its title bid. The match begins at 6pm Saturday on beIN Sports 2.

More major European league action:

  • Bayern Munich vs. Heidenheim — Bundesliga, 4:30pm;
  • Valencia vs. Atlético Madrid — La Liga, 5:15pm;
  • Como vs. Napoli — Serie A, 7pm;
  • Bayer Leverkusen vs. RB Leipzig — Bundesliga, 7:30pm;
  • Alavés vs. Genoa — Serie A, 9:45pm;
  • Nice vs. Lens — Ligue 1, 10:05pm.