Top 10 Sunday events: UFC, Messi goes for the trophy, WCHM final and Spartak – Zenit
Mikhail Georgiev Aug 19, 2023 22:00 UTC Audio Version: Your browser does not support the audio element.
A busy August 20: let’s start with martial arts and the final of the MLS+MX Cup, in the afternoon Kuzyaev and Golovin in France, matches of the giants in England and Spain.
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The time in the material is in Moscow. Program in summary:
👊 3:50 AM: Denis Tyulyulin (Russia) vs. Gregory Rodriguez (Brazil), UFC 292 🏆 ⚽️ 4:00 AM: Nashville vs. Inter Miami MLS+MX League Cup Final 👊 7:00 AM: Aljamain Sterling (USA) ) – Sean O’Malley (USA), UFC 292 🏆 ⚽️ 1:00 PM: Spain – England , Women’s World Cup final ⚽️ 4:00 pm: Le Havre – Brest, Ligue 1, round 2 ⚽️ 6:05 pm: Monaco – Strasbourg, Ligue 1, matchday 2 ⚽️ 6:30 pm: West Ham – Chelsea, Premier League, matchday 2 ⚽️ 19:30: Spartak – Zenit, RPL, matchday 5 ⚽️ 20:30: Barcelona – Cadiz, La Liga, matchday 2 ⚽️ 22:30: Betis – Atlético, LaLiga, matchday 2
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👊 3:50: Denis Tyulyulin (Russia) vs. Gregory Rodriguez (Brazil), UFC 292
Intrigue: Will Tyulyulin gain a foothold in the UFC?
Denis Tyulyulin’s career in the UFC so far is more like a roller coaster: defeat, victory and defeat again. The Russian does not have enough stability in the results, but he is definitely not talented. This time Denis will face Brazilian Gregory Rodríguez, who has similar recent results. The fight will be the last for Tyulyulin under the current contract: if he wins, he will inevitably re-sign. But if Rodríguez wins, our compatriot may be fired from the promotion.
Detailed interview with Tyulyulin:
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🏆 ⚽️ 4:00 am: Nashville v Inter Miami MLS+MX League Cup Final
💬 Match with text streaming
Intrigue: will Messi take the first trophy for the new club?
“Inter Miami” after the arrival of Messi has changed and only wins. The team flew to the final of the MLS+MX League Cup, in which it will face a competitor in its championship: Nashville. Although Inter Miami’s rival is more successful in the championship, the Messi factor does his job. His team is the favorite for the next final. Nashville is unlikely to have two world champions on its roster (Inter Miami also has Sergio Busquets). Do you want to see the photo of Messi with the trophy on the morning of August 20?
Lionel Messi at Inter Miami
Photo: Mitchell Leff/Getty Images
👊 7:00 am: Aljamain Sterling (United States) vs. Sean O’Malley (United States), UFC 292
Intrigue: Will Sterling leave the division as the biggest?
Aljamain Sterling was laughed at for a long time, but this guy has already made three successful championship belt defenses. The fight against Sean O’Malley will be Aljo’s last in the bantamweight division – the champion has firmly decided to move up the division. Another thing is that you first need to get past O’Malley – this cheerful and lanky guy does not look like an athlete at all, but his striking technique is simply unique. If Sterling wins, he will establish himself as a major league legend.
Here’s why Sterling is really good:
It’s time to give Sterling his comeuppance. He is the most dominant bantamweight champion.
🏆 ⚽️ 13:00: Spain vs England women’s World Cup final
Mystery: who will become the new world champion?
In the main match of the year in women’s football, the teams of Spain and England will face each other. English coach Sarina Wigman will perform in her second consecutive World Cup final. In 2019, his Dutch team lost the trophy to the United States, and today he will try to “get revenge” at the head of the English team. Spain’s senior team can continue the success of the Under-19 and Under-20 teams, which won the Euro Cup and the MFM in one year, and show that Spanish players are the best in the world. In the tournament in Australia and New Zealand we saw it all: a millimeter goal, an early departure from the main favourites, a 20-shot penalty shootout, packed stands and emotions from the home fans. What events will give the end? You can not miss it.
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⚽️ 4:00 p.m.: Le Havre – Brest, Ligue 1, Matchday 2
Intrigue: Will Kuzyaev be corrected for a botched Le Havre debut?
Daler Kuzyaev did not start his performance with Le Havre very well. On the 1st round, he “scored” a goal into the team’s goal in a meeting with Montpellier. It’s good that Le Havre finally brought the game to a draw. Ahead is a home game with Brest. There are chances to hold on to victory. And Kuzyaev – to show his best game and even score a goal. We know that Daler enters the penalty area with a great second pace. It is important that he also shows this to the French public.
Daler Kuzyaev
Photo: hac-foot.com
⚽️ 18:05: Monaco – Strasbourg, Ligue 1, Matchday 2
Intrigue: Golovin’s team will play against the club of Chelsea owner
In the first round of Ligue 1, Monaco confidently beat Clermont at home (4:2). But the Russian Alexander Golovin was not marked by goalscoring actions. Ahead is a match with Strasbourg, which was recently owned by Chelsea manager Todd Bowley. And in the first round, his team beat Lyon at home (2: 0). Serious result! Monaco will have a tough game, but beating Strasbourg and starting the season with two wins is quite realistic. I want goals from Golovin too!
AS Monaco players
Photo: Sebastian Widmann/Getty Images
⚽️ 18:30: West Ham – Chelsea, Premier League, Matchday 2
Intrigue: Will Chelsea claim first Premier League win in London derby?
Updated “Chelsea” in the first round played well with “Liverpool” (1:1). Given the large number of newcomers (including manager Mauricio Pochettino), this is a good result. West Ham also did not reveal the winner in the match with Bournemouth (1: 1). In the second round, the Hammers and the Blues will meet in the London derby. Which team will get the first win of the season? Or will the teams tie again? And important: we are waiting for the debut with Chelsea of Moisés Caicedo, the most expensive player in the history of the Premier League.
chelsea players
Photo: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images
⚽️ 7:30 p.m.: Spartak – Zenit, RPL, matchday 5
💬 Match with text streaming
Mystery: Will Spartak beat Zenit in the championship for the first time in almost six years?
The main match of the first round in the RPL. Spartak and Zenit are the main favorites for the RPL with the bookmakers before the start of the season. The teams started the championship differently: the rojiblancos knocked everyone down with their attack, but stumbled against the Urals, while Zenit showed shaky results. Spartak climb higher in the standings for a head-to-head match: when was the last time? It’s hard to pinpoint a party favourite. “Spartak” is great in attack, but has problems in defense. Zenit still looks like a pale shadow of its champion model. The more interesting what the next supermatch will give. Spartak, by the way, has a chance to beat Zenit in the RPL for the first time since 2017. Then the red-and-whites defeated the Petersburgers at home with a score of 3:1, and then became champions.
Spartak vs Zenit
Photo: Dmitry Golubovich, Championship
⚽️ 20:30: Barcelona-Cádiz, LaLiga, Matchday 2
💬 Match with text streaming
Mystery: Will Barça recover from a failed first round?
“Bars” in the 1st round of the Examples got into the “cabinet” with “Getafe”. Even in the first half, Rafinha received a direct red card, and Xavi was removed from the bench in the second. As a result, the match ended in a goalless draw. And the coach of the culés will miss the next meeting with Cádiz. But even without him, Barça is obliged to win at home against a modest rival. Although “Cádiz” on the 1st day beat Alavés at home (1:1). But Barça is obliged to win over the guests.
Barcelona players
Photo: Eric Alonso/Getty Images
⚽️ 10:30 p.m.: Real Betis – Atlético de Madrid, LaLiga, Matchday 2
💬 Match with text streaming
Intrigue: Is Atlético ready to challenge Real Madrid and Barça?
Atlético brought together two powerful squads and launched into the battle with Barça and Real Madrid for the gold of Examples. On the 1st day, “Colchón” faced “Granada” at home (3:1). But in the next game the formidable Real Betis awaits him. The Sevillian club beat Villarreal at home on the opening day (2:1). Why don’t they beat Atlético at home? In general, Diego Simeone’s team will have a serious test. If they take three points from him, he deserves a lot of attention. And then it is very possible to consider Atlético as a contender for the title. In addition, Barça and Real Madrid have problems with the composition.
athletic players
Photo: Denis Doyle/Getty Images
