The EFL Cup semifinals will see Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur playing the decisive second leg matches with advantages over Arsenal and Liverpool, respectively. The matchups promise exciting action as the teams battle it out for a spot in the final. Here’s a detailed look at the upcoming fixtures:
Wednesday, February 5
- DFB Pokal: Leverkusen vs. Cologne at 2:45 p.m. on ESPN2
- EFL Cup: Newcastle vs. Arsenal at 3 p.m. on Paramount+
- Serie A: AC Milan vs. Roma at 3 p.m. on Paramount+
- La Liga: Leganes vs. Real Madrid at 3 p.m. on ESPN+
- Concacaf Champions Cup: Forge vs. Monterrey at 8 p.m. on FS2
Thursday, February 6
- Serie A: Fiorentina vs. Inter at 2:45 p.m. on Paramount+
- EFL Cup: Liverpool vs. Tottenham at 3 p.m. on Paramount+
- La Liga: Valencia vs. Barcelona at 3:30 p.m. on ESPN+
- Concacaf Champions Cup: Cibao vs. Chivas at 8 p.m. on FS2
In the first fixture, Arsenal will be looking to mount a comeback against Newcastle United after trailing 2-0 in the first leg. However, the Gunners face a tough challenge as Newcastle’s solid defensive strategy proved effective in the initial encounter. Despite being favored by oddsmakers, Arsenal’s lack of a natural goalscorer could hinder their chances of overturning the deficit. The match is crucial for Arsenal, following a recent impressive performance against Manchester City.
On the other hand, Tottenham Hotspur will aim to maintain their 1-0 advantage over Liverpool in the EFL Cup semifinal. Despite injury concerns and facing a formidable opponent in Liverpool, Spurs have reinforced their squad with new signings like Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel. With key players returning from injuries, Tottenham will look to secure a spot in the final and end their trophy drought.
As the EFL Cup semifinals approach their climax, fans can expect thrilling matches and intense competition as the teams battle for a chance to lift the coveted trophy. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis on these exciting fixtures.