Soccer
Bayer Leverkusen heads to North London on Tuesday seeking to claim a major scalp in UEFA Champions League play.
Malik Tillman will be fighting to start as Kasper Hjulmand’s squad takes on EPL leaders Arsenal in Round of 16 second leg action. The two clubs played out a 1-1 first leg draw in Leverkusen last week, with the visiting Gunners using a last-gasp penalty kick from Kai Havertz to pull level.
Tillman returned to action last week with a 16-minute substitute performance and was the guilty party in conceding the questionable spot kick against Eberechi Eze. He also played 90 minutes on Saturday in Leverkusen’s 1-1 Bundesliga draw with leaders Bayern Munich.
The 23-year-old has scored six goals in his first campaign with the club and could very well reach double-digits by season’s end. Although Arsenal hasn’t lost at home in close to two months, Bayer Leverkusen will throw everything they have to eliminate the tournament favorites in their own backyard.
Elsewhere, Johnny Cardoso and Atlético Madrid aim to see off Tottenham in Champions League play. Yunus Musah and Atalanta seek a miracle in their second leg trip to Bayern Munich. Serie B play continues for Gianluca Busio and Jonathan Klinsmann. Lindsey Heaps leads Lyon against Le Havre in Coupe De France action.
Here is a closer look at this week’s Americans Abroad:
Europe
Soccer UEFA Champions League
Johnny Cardoso and Atletico Madrid visit Tottenham on Tuesday. Atletico Madrid leads 5-2 on aggregate.
Malik Tillman and Bayer Leverkusen visit Arsenal on Wednesday. The teams are tied 1-1 on aggregate.
Yunus Musah and Atalanta visit Bayern Munich on Tuesday. Bayern Munich leads 6-1 on aggregate.
Soccer UEFA Europa League
Tanner Tessmann and Lyon host Celta Vigo on Thursday. Teams are tied 1-1 on aggregate.
Erik Palmer-Brown is OUT (Ankle Injury) for Panathinaikos.
Soccer UEFA Conference League
Chris Richards and Crystal Palace visit AEK Larnaca on Thursday. Teams are tied 0-0 on aggregate.
Lennard Maloney and Mainz host Sigma Olomouc on Thursday. Teams are tied 0-0 on aggregate.
England
Soccer League One
Lynden Gooch and Huddersfield Town host Lincoln City on Tuesday.
Soccer League Two
Jonathan Tomkinson and Cheltenham Town host Crewe Alexandria on Tuesday.
Soccer WSL
Alyssa Thompson, Naomi Girma and Chelsea host Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday.
Phallon Tullis-Joyce and Manchester United visit West Ham United on Wednesday.
Italy
Soccer Serie B
Gianluca Busio and Venezia host Padova on Tuesday.
Jonathan Klinsmann and Cesena visit Mantova on Tuesday.
Andrija Novakovich and Reggiana host Monza on Tuesday.
France
Soccer Coupe De France Feminine
Lindsey Heaps, Lily Yohannes, Korbin Shrader and Lyon host Le Havre on Wednesday.
Austria
Soccer Cup
George Bello and LASK visit Ried on Wednesday.
North America
Soccer CONCACAF Champions Cup
Alex Zendejas and Club America host Philadelphia Union on Wednesday. Club America leads 1-0 on aggregate.
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