Zamalek in for a tough test + Chelsea and Man City face off in the FA Cup

⚽ It’s a relatively calm day on the pitch, but the sort of calm that precedes a storm — the storm being a slew of action on Saturday in Africa and England.

Today’s fixtures

In La Liga, we’re keeping an eye on three matchups in Matchweek 36:

Valencia vs. Rayo Vallecano — 8pm, beIN Sports 8;
Girona vs. Real Sociedad — 9pm, beIN Sports 3;
Real Madrid vs. Real Oviedo — 10:30pm, beIN Sports 1.

Tomorrow’s fixtures

In the Premier League: Liverpool faces Aston Villa in a pivotal Week 37 encounter. Liverpool currently sits fourth (59 points), level on points with Villa but ahead on goal difference. The Reds are desperate to secure a result in their final outings to ensure they finish the season in a Champions League qualifying spot. Kick-off is at 10pm on beIN Sports 1.

Saturday’s fixtures

A tough test for Zamalek: Cairo International Stadium hosts the second leg of the Caf Confederation Cup final between Zamalek and USM Alger. After a 1-0 defeat in the first leg, the White Knights must earn a victory by at least two clear goals to claim the title without the need for extra time or penalties. The match starts at 9pm on beIN Sports 3.

The battle for the FA Cup: All eyes turn to Wembley Stadium for a showdown between Chelsea and Manchester City in the FA Cup final. Kick-off is at 5pm on beIN Sports 1.

In the Bundesliga at 4:30pm: