A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Monday: ITALY AC Milan can move into top spot in Serie A with a win at home to relegation-threatened Spezia. Victory would send the Rossoneri a point above defending champion Inter, albeit having played a match more than their bitter rival.
MATCHDAY: Tottenham, Man United play in English cup quarters
By The Associated PressDecember 23, 2020 GMT
ENGLAND
Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho continues his bid to deliver the club’s first trophy since 2008 when his team visits second-tier Stoke in the English League Cup quarterfinals. Spurs have dropped away in the Premier League of late, after losing to Liverpool and Leicester in the space of four days. Stoke, managed by former Northern Ireland coach Michael O’Neill, is looking to match the exploits of Brentford, a fellow second-tier club which beat Newcastle on Tuesday to reach the semifinals along with titleholder Manchester City. The final quarterfinal match sees Manchester United play away to Everton.
ENGLAND
Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho continues his bid to deliver the club´s first trophy since 2008 when his team visits second-tier Stoke in the English League Cup quarterfinals. Spurs have dropped away in the Premier League of late, after losing to Liverpool and Leicester in the space of four days. Stoke, managed by former Northern Ireland coach Michael O Neill, is looking to match the exploits of Brentford, a fellow second-tier club which beat Newcastle on Tuesday to reach the semifinals along with titleholder Manchester City. The final quarterfinal match sees Manchester United play away to Everton.
SPAIN
Eden Hazard returns to Real Madrid´s squad for its match against Granada after recovering from his latest injury. A muscle problem in his right thigh kept him out of Madrid´s last six matches. Hazard has only made six appearances this season. Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane acknowledges it has not been easy psychologically for the Belgium star dealing with the repeated i