Football fans get another packed midweek slate with cup ties and league matches grabbing attention. The Carabao Cup semi-final second leg stands out, alongside Copa del Rey quarter-finals and Scottish Premiership points up for grabs. Here’s the rundown of the main games, times (in local UK time where applicable), and what to watch.
Carabao Cup Semi-Final Second Leg
Manchester City vs Newcastle United Kick-off: 8:00 PM Venue: Etihad Stadium Aggregate: Man City lead 2-0 from the first leg City aim to seal their place in the final despite patchy league form lately. Newcastle need a big turnaround to keep their cup dream alive. Expect rotation from Pep Guardiola, but Haaland remains a threat. This one could decide who faces the winner of the other semi.
Copa del Rey Quarter-Finals
Deportivo Alavés vs Real Sociedad Kick-off: 3:00 PM Venue: Mendizorrotza Alavés look for a home upset against a Sociedad team strong in cup competitions. Sociedad’s technical play could exploit spaces, but Alavés defend tightly at home.
Valencia vs Athletic Club Kick-off: 3:00 PM Venue: Mestalla Valencia host Athletic in a clash full of intensity. Athletic’s physical style meets Valencia’s home crowd energy. Recent form gives Athletic a slight edge, but cups produce surprises.
Coupe de France Round of 16 (Selected Ties)
- Lorient vs Paris FC – 2:30 PM
- Lyon vs Laval – 2:30 PM
- Nice vs (opponent TBC in some listings) – Afternoon slot
French cup action brings lower-league vs top-flight drama. Watch for upsets as minnows chase giant-killings.
German DFB-Pokal Quarter-Final
Holstein Kiel vs VfB Stuttgart Kick-off: 1:45 PM (or similar CET time) Venue: Holstein-Stadion Stuttgart’s attacking depth faces Kiel’s home resolve. German cup runs often deliver goals and talking points.
Scottish Premiership Midweek Fixtures
- Dundee vs Motherwell – 2:45 PM
- Hibernian vs Dundee United – 2:45 PM
- Livingston vs (opponent in listings) – Afternoon
- Rangers vs Kilmarnock (potential evening slot from related fixtures)
Rangers push for consistency at the top, while derbies and rivalries keep Scottish football buzzing.
Other Notes from Around the Leagues
No Premier League matches today, but Arsenal’s recent Carabao Cup progress (they advanced on aggregate against Chelsea) keeps title talk alive. In Serie A and beyond, midweek cups dominate. Check live updates on sites like BBC Sport, Sky Sports, or Flashscore for real-time goals, cards, and subs.
These matches tie into bigger conversations—cup runs shaping seasons, underdogs challenging giants, and teams building momentum ahead of busier weekends. Follow the action as it unfolds.