{"id":7766,"date":"2024-12-02T10:14:59","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T10:14:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/?p=7766"},"modified":"2024-12-02T15:52:43","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T15:52:43","slug":"midweek-soccer-showdowns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/midweek-soccer-showdowns","title":{"rendered":"Midweek Soccer Showdowns: Premier League, DFB-Pokal, Coppa Italia, Copa del Rey, and La Liga games to watch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This midweek offers a thrilling array of soccer fixtures across Europe&#8217;s top competitions. Fans can look forward to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/premier-league-7\">Premier League<\/a> clashes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/dfb-pokal-28\">DFB-Pokal<\/a> Round of 16 matches, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/coppa-italia-20\">Coppa Italia<\/a> Round of 16 games, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/copa-del-rey-13\">Copa del Rey<\/a> second-round encounters, and key <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/laliga-11\">La Liga<\/a> fixtures featuring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/fc-barcelona-132\">Barcelona<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/real-madrid-131\">Real Madrid<\/a>. Here&#8217;s a comprehensive guide to the standout matches and how to watch them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Premier League <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The English Premier League presents several compelling midweek fixtures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/match\/premier-league-7\/arsenal-manchester-united-104-105-7#id=4147152\">Arsenal vs. Manchester United<\/a><\/strong>: On Wednesday, December 4, at 20:15 GMT, Arsenal hosts Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium. This classic rivalry is crucial for both teams aiming for top-four finishes. In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/match\/premier-league-7\/liverpool-newcastle-108-116-7#id=4147158\">Newcastle United vs. Liverpool<\/a><\/strong>: Also on December 4, at 19:30 GMT, Newcastle welcomes Liverpool to St James&#8217; Park. Both clubs vied for European qualification spots, making this a must-watch encounter. UK viewers can watch the game live on Sky Sports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div data-widget-type=\"predictions\" data-entity-type=\"game\" data-widget-id=\"0.dwyylhdxcr\" data-lang=\"en-US\" data-entity-id=\"4147152\" data-publisher-id=\"125\" data-show-odds=\"true\" data-odds-type=\"decimal\" data-live-mode=\"true\" data-hide-powered-by=\"true\"><\/div>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/widgets.365scores.com\/main.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>DFB-Pokal Round of 16<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The German Cup reaches its Round of 16, featuring intriguing matchups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/match\/dfb-pokal-28\/bayer-leverkusen-bayern-munich-331-333-28#id=4290668\">Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen<\/a><\/strong>: On Tuesday, December 3, at 20:45 CET, Bayern Munich face Bayer Leverkusen at the Allianz Arena. This fixture is a highlight of the round, featuring two of the Bundesliga&#8217;s top teams. In the USA, ESPN+ holds the exclusive rights to the DFB-Pokal and will stream the match live.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/match\/dfb-pokal-28\/eintracht-frankfurt-rb-leipzig-337-7171-28#id=4290670\">RB Leipzig vs. Eintracht Frankfurt<\/a><\/strong>: Scheduled for Wednesday, December 4, at 20:45 CET, this fixture at the Red Bull Arena promises an exciting contest between two strong <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/bundesliga-25\">Bundesliga<\/a> sides. ESPN+ will also provide live coverage of this match in the USA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1709874412-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Xabi Alonso, Head Coach of Bayer Leverkusen\" class=\"wp-image-7767\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by Alex Grimm\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Coppa Italia Round of 16<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Italy&#8217;s premier cup competition offers the following key games:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/match\/coppa-italia-20\/ac-milan-sassuolo-227-266-20#id=4234399\">AC Milan vs. Sassuolo<\/a><\/strong>: On Tuesday, December 3, at 21:00 CET, AC Milan takes on Sassuolo at the San Siro. This encounter is crucial for Milan&#8217;s aspirations in the domestic cup. In the USA, Paramount+ holds the rights to Coppa Italia matches and will stream this game live.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/match\/coppa-italia-20\/lazio-napoli-234-236-20#id=4234400\">Lazio vs. Napoli<\/a><\/strong>: On Thursday, December 5, at 21:00 CET, Lazio faces Napoli at the Stadio Olimpico. Both teams are in strong form, making this a highly anticipated match. Paramount+ will provide live coverage in the USA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"659\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-659x1024.png\" alt=\"Coppa Italia Futures\/Outrights in 365Scores app\" class=\"wp-image-7768\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(VIA 365Scores)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Copa del Rey Second Round<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spain&#8217;s knockout competition continues with notable fixtures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/match\/copa-del-rey-13\/atletico-madrid-polideportivo-cacereno-134-9259-13#id=4301929\">Cacere\u00f1o vs. Atl\u00e9tico Madrid<\/a><\/strong>: On Thursday, December 5, at 19:00 CET, Atl\u00e9tico Madrid travels to face Cacere\u00f1o. This match is significant as top-tier teams enter the competition. In Spain, RTVE has obtained the domestic TV rights for the Copa del Rey and will broadcast select matches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/match\/copa-del-rey-13\/pontevedra-villarreal-133-178-13#id=4301928\">Pontevedra vs. Villarreal<\/a><\/strong>: Also on December 5, at 20:00 CET, Villarreal visits Pontevedra. This fixture offers an opportunity for lower-division teams to challenge La Liga opposition. RTVE will provide coverage in Spain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>La Liga Fixtures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/match\/laliga-11\/fc-barcelona-mallorca-132-142-11#id=4147648\">Mallorca vs. Barcelona<\/a><\/strong>: On Tuesday, December 3, at 19:00 CET, Barcelona travels to face Mallorca at the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix. This fixture is crucial for Barcelona&#8217;s title aspirations. In the USA, ESPN+ streams La Liga matches live.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcbarcelona.com\/en\/matches\/116392\/mallorca-fc-barcelona-la-liga-2024-2025?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FC Barcelona<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/match\/laliga-11\/athletic-bilbao-real-madrid-131-144-11#id=4147643\">Athletic Club vs. Real Madrid<\/a><\/strong>: On Wednesday, December 4, at 21:00 CET, Real Madrid takes on Athletic Club at San Mam\u00e9s. A vital game for maintaining momentum in the league. ESPN+ will also stream this match live in the USA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-2181246798-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\" Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona \" class=\"wp-image-7769\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by Alvaro Medranda\/Quality Sport Images\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>How to Watch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>United Kingdom<\/strong>: Amazon Prime Video holds rights to select Premier League matches, including midweek fixtures. Sky Sports broadcasts various domestic and international competitions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>United States<\/strong>: ESPN+ is the go-to platform for streaming La Liga, DFB-Pokal, and Copa del Rey matches. Paramount+ provides coverage for Coppa Italia games. Select Premier League matches are available on NBC&#8217;s platforms, including Peacock.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spain<\/strong>: RTVE broadcasts select Copa del Rey matches domestically.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Check local listings and streaming platforms on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/where-to-watch\">Where to Watch page<\/a> for the most up-to-date information on match timings and availability in your region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This midweek offers a thrilling array of soccer fixtures across Europe&#8217;s top competitions. Fans can look forward to Premier League clashes, DFB-Pokal Round of 16 matches, Coppa Italia Round of 16 games, Copa del Rey second-round encounters, and key La Liga fixtures featuring Barcelona and Real Madrid. Here&#8217;s a comprehensive guide to the standout matches &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":7770,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[140,182,66,210,1238,1796,146,273,27,13,59,108],"class_list":["post-7766","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-soccer","tag-ac-milan","tag-arsenal","tag-atletico-madrid","tag-copa-del-rey","tag-coppa-italia","tag-dfb-pokal-2","tag-fc-barcelona","tag-laliga","tag-manchester-united","tag-premier-league","tag-real-madrid","tag-soccer"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7766","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7766"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7766\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7770"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7766"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7766"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7766"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}