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As we near the conclusion of the European season, each game carries added importance. Some clubs are vying for titles domestically, others are working to finish in the top four and the relegation race is always significant. When you combine that with the impending derby clashes at the weekend, the next few days are a soccer fan’s dream. Moreover, these clashes extend beyond Europe, with some of the biggest rivalries in the world happening this week.
Four derbies stand out in the upcoming weekend slate of games. While most of these are historic derbies among local rivals or those at the top of their country, each game has several instances of recent drama. There is a chance that the games at the weekend will continue that trend to bring more fireworks to their domestic leagues.
Here are some of the best derbies this weekend at the disposal of soccer fans.
Derbies across the world set up massive soccer weekend
AC Milan vs. Inter Milan – Monday, April 22, 2:45 p.m. ET – Paramount+
With a win ‘on the road’ at the side’s biggest rival, Inter Milan can clinch its 20th Serie A title in history. As things stand, Inter Milan has a massive 14-point lead at the top of Serie A. Therefore, the club is effectively already celebrating its Scudetto win. However, AC Milan can at least make the side wait just a little longer while also saving face in the 2023/24 season.
Inter Milan has been dominant in this Italian city rivalry. In the last five games, Inter Milan has five wins. That features a 5-1 drubbing earlier this season in Serie A play. Yet, going back to last season, Inter Milan bested its rivals in both of the UEFA Champions League semifinal legs. Now, Inter Milan can expand on that dominance by winning the Serie A title in front of all the Milan fans.
Milan has been struggling of late, including losing both legs in the Europa League quarterfinals to Roma. In between those losses, Milan needed two second-half goals to draw against…
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Author : Kyle Fansler
Publish date : 2024-04-19 19:26:11
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