With the season getting closer and closer to the finishing line, the clashes at the top and bottom of Europe’s best leagues are getting more pivotal. As a result, Flashscore’s Football Tracker is here to keep you up to date with all the latest throughout the entire weekend!
Sunday’s highlights:
• The Premier League top-four battle heats up as Manchester United welcome Aston Villa to Old Trafford, before Liverpool host a depleted Tottenham. Fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest and Leeds are also in action
• AC Milan can close to within five points of rivals Inter at the summit if they pick up maximum points against Lazio in Serie A. Como and Roma also meet in a fascinating match
• Barcelona have the chance to restore a four-point cushion at the top of LaLiga, while European hopefuls Stuttgart and RB Leipzig face off in a crucial Bundesliga clash
Sunday’s Premier League fixtures:
Crystal Palace vs Leeds United (15:00 CET)
Manchester United vs Aston Villa (15:00 CET)
Nottingham Forest vs Fulham (15:00 CET)
Liverpool vs Tottenham (17:30 CET)
Sunday’s key matches around Europe:
Barcelona vs Sevilla (16:15 CET)
Como vs Roma (18:00 CET)
Real Betis vs Celta Vigo (18:30 CET)
Stuttgart vs RB Leipzig (19:30 CET)
Lazio vs AC Milan (20:45 CET)
Key updates to keep you informed:
Sunday, March 15th
12:15 CET – It’s almost time for the football to kick off on what is a packed Sunday of action! First up today, we have a lunchtime fixture to enjoy from Serie A, where Verona host Genoa.
Verona are very much in the thick of a relegation battle, mired down in 19th as it stands. And while Genoa are up in 14th, they are just six points from danger. All that means both sides have plenty to play for today, and it should be a cracking high-stakes clash.
Follow the action as it unfolds here!
Verona vs Genoa: Starting lineupsFlashscore
Saturday, March 14th
23:55 CET – That’s all from the top European leagues today, but be sure to tune back in tomorrow as the drama continues in the Premier League and with Barcelona, AC Milan, Roma and Lyon all in action on the continent!
23:00 CET – In the final LaLiga match of the evening, Real Madrid have thrashed Elche 4-1 to reduce Barcelona’s lead at the top of the standings to one point, until the Catalans host Sevilla on Sunday at least.
Catch up on the other LaLiga results here.
Match momentumOpta by StatsPerform
Elsewhere, Monaco have closed out the day in Ligue 1 with a 2-0 win over Brest to go fifth.
22:56 CET – In a huge blow to their title chances, Manchester City have dropped points at West Ham, drawing 1-1, to leave Arsenal (who won earlier) nine points clear at the top of the Premier League, albeit having played a game more.
City huffed and puffed with 24 shots and an xG of 2.05, but couldn’t get over the line in a result that feels pivotal with only seven full rounds to play.
Key match statsOpta by StatsPerform
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22:41 CET – In the final Serie A match of the day, Juventus have edged Udinese 1-0 away to break back into the top four for now, and keep their Champions League hopes very much alive. Either Roma or Como, who face off on Sunday, would leapfrog the Old Lady with a win tomorrow, however.
Jeremie Boga scored the winner for Juve – his third goal in as many matches!
See the Serie A scores and fixtures here.
21:53 CET – At half-time in East London, West Ham and Man City are level at 1-1 with Bernardo Silva and Konstantinos Mavropanos getting on the scoresheet.
Over in Madrid, Real lead Elche 2-0 thanks to goals from Antonio Rudiger and that man again, Federico Valverde!
Real Madrid’s Antonio Rudiger celebrates scoringReuters / Violeta Santos Moura
21:36 CET – And before we have even stopped talking about Bernardo’s goal, West Ham have one back! Konstantinos Mavropanos has powered in a header from a corner to make it 1-1.
West Ham United’s Konstantinos Mavropanos scoresAction Images via Reuters / Peter Cziborra
21:32 CET – Manchester City are 1-0 against West Ham thanks to a wonderful, possibly unintentional, dinked finish from Bernardo Silva that floated beautifully over Mads Hermansen and into the goal.
20:33 CET – It’s all over in the two London clashes in the Premier League, with Newcastle edging Chelsea 1-0, and Arsenal going 10 points clear thanks to a 2-0 win over a stubborn Everton.
The headlines will be hogged by Max Dowman this evening, however, who scored the Gunners’ second late on to become the youngest scorer in Premier League history!
Incredible stuff, and it feels like Mikel Arteta’s side might just have one hand on the trophy now. Next up, Manchester City take on West Ham away, needing a win to cut that lead back down to seven points.
20:28 CET – Max Dowman has scored a second to seal the win for Arsenal and, in doing so, becomes the youngest scorer in the Premier League ever at 16 years and 73 days! He’s also Arsenal’s all-time youngest senior goalscorer.
Dowman’s goal for ArsenalOpta by StatsPerform (Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs)
20:20 CET – Viktor Gyokeres has scored late to give Arsenal a 1-0 lead against Everton. It wasn’t a pretty goal, but it feels massive for the Gunners, who looked like they were running out of time and ideas. Only minutes to go now.
20:00 CET – We’ve got two interesting late games to enjoy this evening. Manchester City are facing West Ham away from 21:00 CET in the Premier League, looking to keep the heat on Arsenal in the title race.
At the same time, Real Madrid host Elche in LaLiga, themselves looking to keep pace with Barcelona at the top, who they trail by four points.
Real Madrid’s starting XI against ElcheFlashscore
The teams are in, and while Kylian Mbappe is still unavailable for Los Blancos, midweek hat-trick hero Federico Valverde starts. Meanwhile, Man City boss Pep Guardiola has opted for both Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush in an attacking XI.
West Ham vs Man City teamsFlashscore
19:55 CET – Over in Italy, Napoli have narrowly beaten Lecce 2-1 thanks to goals from Rasmus Hojlund and Matteo Politano to firm up their grip on third place.
As it stands, Antonio Conte’s side hold an eight-point lead over Como and Roma, with those two facing off tomorrow. Next up in Italy, Udinese host Juventus, who could break into the top four themselves with a win. That kicks off at 20:45 CET.
This weekend in Serie AFlashscore
19:20 CET – It’s half-time in the two ongoing Premier League matches, and while it’s still goalless at the Emirates between Arsenal and Everton, on the west side of London, Chelsea are trailing Newcastle 1-0.
The Magpies lead thanks to an Anthony Gordon goal, which involved just about every player on the away side!
Gordon’s goal for NewcastleOpta by StatsPerform (Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley)
19:00 CET – Lens have missed a golden opportunity to go top of Ligue 1, losing 2-1 away at Lorient, in a match which they dominated with 66 per cent possession and 20 shots at goal. They’ll be kicking themselves all weekend.
Lens’ Florian Thauvin looks dejected after the loss to LorientReuters / Stephane Mahe
Leaders PSG currently hold a one-point lead at the top of the table, and have a game in hand, but don’t feature in the league this weekend.
Follow Ligue 1 today and tomorrow here.
As it stands at the top of Ligue 1Flashscore
18:13 CET – It’s a huge night in the Premier League title race, and Arsenal have the chance to move 10 points clear of Manchester City when they welcome Everton to the Emirates Stadium at 18:30 CET.
Mikel Arteta’s side – who are unbeaten in their last 12 matches across all competitions – will certainly fancy their chances, given both James Tarkowski and Jarrad Branthwaite are out for the Toffees.
As for the Gunners, Kai Havertz leads the line, with Viktor Gyokeres dropping to the bench.
Arsenal vs Everton lineupsFlashscore
Staying in London, top-four hopefuls Chelsea host Newcastle this evening, also at 18:30 CET, as Liam Rosenior’s side look to move level on points with third-placed Manchester United in the table.
Interestingly, Robert Sanchez returns in goal for the Blues, while Alejandro Garnacho starts in place of the suspended Pedro Neto.
Sandro Tonali is a notable absentee for the visitors, with the Italian missing out due to illness.
Chelsea vs Newcastle lineupsFlashscore
17:36 CET – Bayern Munich have battled to a potentially vital draw at Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga this afternoon, as despite being reduced to nine men, the Bavarians held firm under late pressure (and a disallowed goal for the hosts) to share the spoils with Kasper Hjulmand’s side.
Luis Diaz, who scored the equaliser for Vincent Kompany’s men in the second half, was sent off for two yellow cards, adding to Nicolas Jackson’s earlier dismissal.
It was a spirited display from the league leaders, who remain nine points clear of Borussia Dortmund in second, despite Die Borussen claiming a comfortable 2-0 victory over Augsburg.
Leverkusen vs Bayern momentum graphOpta by StatsPerform
17:04 CET – Inter Milan have missed the chance to re-establish a 10-point lead at the top of Serie A, with Nikola Krstovic’s 83rd-minute strike salvaging a draw for top-six hopefuls Atalanta.
The result leaves the Nerazzurri eight points clear of rivals AC Milan, who travel to Rome to face Lazio tomorrow evening.
Read the full match report here.
Key match statsOpta by StatsPerform
16:47 CET – Despite some patchy form in recent weeks, Lens could rise to the summit of Ligue 1 this evening with leaders PSG out of domestic action until next weekend.
Pierre Sage’s high-flying side face a tricky test at Lorient, however, who have lost just one of their last 14 Ligue 1 outings (W6, D7).
Check out the starting lineups below:
Lorient vs Lens lineupsFlashscore
16:24 CET – Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich trail Bayer Leverkusen at half-time thanks to a deflected strike from Aleix Garcia – the Spaniard’s second league goal of the season.
To make matters worse for Vincent Kompany’s side, they have also been reduced to 10 men, with stand-in striker Nicolas Jackson given his marching orders for an ugly challenge on Martin Terrier.
The Bavarians have it all to do in the second half.
16:03 CET – Over in LaLiga, Atletico Madrid will be looking to move above Villarreal and up to third in the table when they host ninth-placed Getafe at 16:15 CET this afternoon.
Diego Simeone’s side – fresh from a big Champions League victory over Tottenham in midweek – should be full of confidence as they target a fourth straight win in the Spanish top flight.
Alexander Sorloth, Nicolas Gonzalez and Alex Baena all start for Atleti, while Julian Alvarez, Antoine Griezmann and Ademola Lookman drop to the bench.
Starting lineupsFlashscore
14:45 CET – More team news for you, the lineups are in for Bayern Munich’s trip to Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, which kicks off at 15:30 CET.
The main story is that Harry Kane starts on the bench for the runaway league leaders today, following his minor injury a couple of weeks ago. Check out both XIs below:
Bayer vs Bayern starting XIsFlashscore
14:10 CET – After losing the Milan derby last weekend, Inter are looking to get back to winning ways today, and they host Atalanta at the hour. A victory for the Nerazzurri will see them go 10 points clear at the top, at least until AC Milan play tomorrow.
As for Atalanta, they are coming off a bruising 6-1 loss to Bayern in the Champions League, haven’t won since late February, and need points to get back in the race for European football next season. Below you can see how the sides will line up:
Starting lineups: Inter vs AtalantaFlashscore
12:50 CET – Below you can see the starting XIs for the first LaLiga match of the day between Girona and Athletic Club.
Both clubs are in the larger midtable, only separated by four points as it stands. But there are just six points between Girona in 15th and the relegation zone, so you best believe the Catalans will be desperate for a win today to give them some further security.
Follow the match from 14:00 CET live here.
Starting lineups for Girona vs Athletic ClubFlashscore
11:45 CET – The first match of the day across Europe’s top five leagues is not until 14:00 CET, when Girona host Athletic Club in LaLiga. Until that comes around, here’s a recap of Friday evening’s action around Europe:
In France, Marseille kept up their Champions League charge with a narrow 1-0 win over Auxerre, who remain in the bottom three. While over in Germany, Borussia Monchengladbach beat St. Pauli 2-0 to move further away from danger in what is a very congested bottom half of the Bundesliga.
In LaLiga, Villarreal dropped points on the road at Alaves, drawing 1-1, meaning Atleti would go third today with a win. And over in Serie A, Torino thrashed Parma 4-1 to put themselves nine points above the relegation zone, for now.
We spoke exclusively to Udinese’s Nicolo ZanioloMATTIA RADONI / NURPHOTO / NURPHOTO VIA AFP
If you want something a bit longer to read, why not take a look at our exclusive interview with Udinese’s Nicolo Zaniolo? You can read that article here!
Speaking of Udinese, they host Juventus tonight from 20:45 CET.
