Hello there! There may be a slow week ahead, but the action from Europe’s top leagues over the weekend offers much food for thought as the countdown to next weekend officially begins. I’m Pardeep Cattry with a look back at the weekend that was.
📺 Footy fix
All times U.S./Eastern
Monday, Sept. 23
🇮🇹 Serie A: Atalanta vs. Como, 2:45 p.m. ➡️ CBS Sports Network, Paramount+
🇺🇸 NWSL: Angel City vs. Portland Thorns, 10 p.m. ➡️ CBS Sports Network
Tuesday, Sept. 24
🏴 EFL Cup: Manchester City vs. Watford, 2:45 p.m. ➡️ Paramount+
🏴 EFL Cup: Chelsea vs Barrow, 2:45 p.m. ➡️ Paramount+
🇪🇸 La Liga: Real Madrid vs. Alaves, 3 p.m. ➡️ ESPN+
⚽ The Forward Line
🏴 City’s title chances take hit with Rodri injury
Manchester City may have rescued a point in their 2-2 draw with 10-man Arsenal on Sunday, but the dropped points are perhaps the least of their worries. Midfielder Rodri came out of the game in the 21st minute with an ACL injury, which will likely keep him out for a…