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Germany: Bayern-Dortmund for a coronation
Chance of the calendar, the "Klassiker" Bayern-Dortmund on Saturday (6:30 p.m.) may be the title match for the Munich residents.
If they win, Julian Nagelsmann's men will have a 12-point lead with three games remaining and will undoubtedly be crowned German champions for the tenth consecutive time, once again leaving second place to Borussia.
The match is also a duel between two of the best scorers on the planet, Robert Lewandowski and Erling Haaland, probably for the last time in the Bundesliga.
The Norwegian is supposed to leave Borussia at the end of the season, while rumors of Lewandowski's departure continue to agitate the German specialized press.
In the fight for European places, the other three contenders play on Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
Leipzig (3rd, 54 pts), currently untouchable with only one defeat in 2022, again receives Union Berlin, which it beat on Wednesday in the semi-finals of the German Cup (2-1).
Norwegian center forward Erling Haaland (d) of Dortmund dribbles past defender John Anthony Brooks of VfL Wolfsburg in the German league on April 16, 2022 in Dortmund INA FASSBENDER AFP/Archives
Leverkusen (4th, 52 pts) moves to the last, Fürth, who could be relegated this weekend.
And Freiburg (5th, 51 pts), boosted by its qualification Tuesday for the final of the German Cup, will receive Mönchengladbach.
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England: Manchester City wants to keep control
Briefly overtaken by Liverpool in the middle of the week, the leader Manchester City will play first this time on Saturday (4:00 p.m.), receiving the 19th in the Premier League, Watford.
A win would increase their lead over Liverpool to four points before the Reds host 17th-placed Everton on Sunday (5.30pm) for the Mersey Derby.
The day will open with the Arsenal-Manchester United poster on Saturday at 1.30 p.m.
Manchester City's Phil Foden during the Premier League match against Brighton on April 20, 2022 at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester Oli SCARFF AFP/Archives
Revived by their victory at Chelsea (4-2) on Wednesday, the Gunners are neck and neck with Tottenham, visiting Brentford at 6.30 p.m., for 4th qualifying place for the Champions League.
For the Red Devils, who are three points behind the two Londoners, with one game more, it's already the last chance game to grab the C1.
Sunday, it will be necessary to watch the reaction of Chelsea after its new air hole in the middle of the week.
The reception of West Ham (7th), solid and still performing against the "big guys", will be a real test to define the end of the season for the Blues.
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Spain: Copa del Rey and late game
Only two matches are scheduled in the country of "Roja" this weekend.
On Saturday (10:00 p.m.), Nabil Fekir's Betis Sevilla will try to win the Copa del Rey final against Valencia CF.
And on Sunday (9:00 p.m.), FC Barcelona receives Rayo Vallecano at Camp Nou in a late match for the 21st day, a meeting that Real Madrid will follow closely.
The leader hopes for a faux pas from the Catalans to get closer to the title.
Nabil Fekir with Betis Sevilla against Elche in the Spanish league on April 19, 2022 at the Benito Villamarin stadium) Sevilla CRISTINA QUICLER AFP / Archives
Barça, which hopes to seal its place in the top 4 of the Spanish championship and its qualification for the Champions League, will find Gerard Pique and his young prodigy Ansu Fati for the final sprint in La Liga.
The objective will be to raise their heads after the two stinging defeats against Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 in the Europa League and against Cadiz 1-0 in the league last weekend.
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Italy: Inter to the Mourinho test
Can José Mourinho's Roma, back at San Siro against his ex-club, slow down an Inter Milan launched towards the title on Saturday (6:00 p.m.)?
If the Nerazzurri are still ahead of AC Milan, leader with two points in advance, they approach the final sprint with high morale after the clear victory in the derby (3-0) Tuesday in the Italian Cup.
And with two advantages: a late match (April 27 in Bologna) and a more affordable final schedule with only second-half ranking teams after the Louve.
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But beware of this Roma (5th) which ends the season strong, the last Italian club qualified in Europe (semi-final of C4) and undefeated for twelve matches in Serie A after having again jostled Naples (1-1) at home.
Napoli (3rd), traveling to Empoli on Sunday (3:00 p.m.), will also turn into a Roman supporter all weekend.
Because in addition to a victory for Roma, Insigne and his partners would appreciate a success for Lazio (7th) at home against AC Milan, Sunday (8:45 p.m.), to try to pick up the lead.
Another match will weigh heavily, at the other end of the classification, between Genoa (19th) and Cagliari (17th and first non-relegation).
With a victory, the Sardinians would take a big step towards maintaining and would make that of the Genoese "Griffon" very unlikely.
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