Happy Wednesday! With a packed schedule of football over the next few days—including the Champions League, Conference League, and EFL Cup—there’s hardly any time for small talk. I’m James Benge, and it’s time to dive in.
📺 Soccer Schedule
Wednesday, December 17th
- EFL Cup: Manchester City vs. Brentford at 2:30 PM ➡️ Paramount+
- UWCL Matches:
- Benfica vs. Paris Saint-Germain at 3 PM ➡️ Paramount+, CBS Sports Network
- Juventus vs. Manchester United at 3 PM ➡️ Paramount+
- Roma vs. St. Polten at 3 PM ➡️ Paramount+
- Bayern Munich vs. Valerenga at 3 PM ➡️ Paramount+
- FC Twente vs. Real Madrid at 3 PM ➡️ Paramount+
- OH Leuven vs. Arsenal at 3 PM ➡️ Paramount+
- Wolfsburg vs. Chelsea at 3 PM ➡️ Paramount+
- Paris FC vs. Barcelona at 3 PM ➡️ Paramount+
- OL Lions vs. Atletico Madrid at 3 PM ➡️ Paramount+
- EFL Cup: Newcastle United vs. Fulham at 3:15 PM ➡️ Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network
Thursday, December 18th
- Supercoppa: Napoli vs. AC Milan at 2 PM ➡️ Paramount+
- Conference League Matches:
- Crystal Palace vs. KuPS at 3 PM ➡️ Paramount+, CBS Sports Network
- Rayo Vallecano vs. Dorita at 3 PM ➡️ Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network
- AEK Athens vs. Universitatea Craiova at 3 PM ➡️ Paramount+
- Strasbourg vs. Breidablik at 3 PM ➡️ Paramount+
- Lausanne Sport vs. Fiorentina at 3 PM ➡️ Paramount+
- Mainz 05 vs. Samsungspor at 3 PM ➡️ Paramount+
Exciting Times Ahead…
CBS Sports Golazo Network Updates
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Fan Take
This week’s fixture list highlights the growing importance of European competitions and women’s soccer, capturing the attention of fans worldwide. As clubs battle for prestigious titles, the excitement surrounding these matches could draw new audiences and elevate the sport’s profile even further.
