Barcelona face a local derby between Champions League quarterfinal legs against Atlético Madrid. They currently hold a seven-point lead over Real Madrid in LaLiga. Hansi Flick and his players must take the derby seriously.
Fenerbahçe, buoyed by their derby win against Beşiktaş, travel to face Kayserispor. The match is crucial for Fenerbahçe’s title aspirations. Kayserispor, meanwhile, are fighting to move away from the relegation zone.
Al-Nassr travel to Al-Akhdoud as they aim to extend their lead at the top of the Saudi Pro League table. Jorge Jesus’s side currently leads the table with 70 points. Al-Akhdoud enters the match following a 1-0 victory against Al-Fateh.
Liverpool’s recent match saw fan protests regarding ticket prices at Anfield. On the pitch, Jeremie Frimpong showed promise, while Mo Salah had a chance saved. Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock noted Liverpool’s improved incisiveness but also highlighted Fulham’s counter-attacking threat.
Barcelona will face Espanyol in La Liga after a defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Barcelona are looking to extend their seven-point cushion atop the table. The Barcelona vs Espanyol game will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Sparta Rotterdam are set to face the newly crowned champions, PSV Eindhoven. Sparta are battling to secure a place in the European competition play-offs. PSV secured their third consecutive league title last weekend.
Hull KR are through to the Challenge Cup semi-finals. York Knights’ coach Mark Applegarth said his team fought to the end despite a disappointing start against Hull KR. Tom Johnstone of Wakefield Trinity has said he put on weight after feeling ‘manhandled’ in England’s Ashes defeat.
The Boston Bruins will host the Tampa Bay Lightning at TD Garden. A win of any kind would clinch a spot in the 2026 NHL playoffs for the B’s. The Lightning have already secured a playoff berth.
The World Snooker Championship is set to commence, featuring defending champion Zhao Xintong and Ronnie O’Sullivan. O’Sullivan will be making a bid for a record-breaking eighth world title. Judd Trump, Mark Selby, Kyren Wilson, Neil Robertson and Shaun Murphy are also in action from 18 April.
Anastasia Potapova will face Tamara Korpatsch in the round of 16 at the 2026 Upper Austria Ladies Linz WTA 500 event. Potapova brushed aside Shuai Zhang to reach this stage. Korpatsch overcame sixth seed Jaqueline Cristian.
