Here's what our editors are especially excited about:
Saturday, April 5th
Last weekend, Paris Saint-Germain could have clinched the Ligue 1 title for the 13th time if results had gone their way. They won - thrashing St Etienne 6-1 - and they got the Marseille loss they needed, but Monaco’s winner against Nice meant they had to put the champagne back on ice and wait for this weekend.
On Saturday, they host Angers at Parc des Princes, knowing that a win or draw will be enough to ensure they are champions of France for the fifth consecutive season. What’s more, they will have done it without losing a single game… yet.
Angers, mired down in 14th, are coming off four straight losses. This might sound like the match will be a formality and, in terms of the result, it probably will be. But you’re not tuning into this one to see an upset, you’ll be tuning in to see one of the best sides in Europe dazzle and dance their way to another league title - arguably, their most impressive in years.
If last week’s humiliation of St Etienne proved anything, it's that Luis Enrique’s PSG are hungry to score goals in any context and what better time to put on a show than this?
Monaco are the only other side that can mathematically catch PSG in Ligue 1, although they would need to win all their remaining matches and hope the leaders lose all of theirs for that to happen. That’s not likely at all. But let’s say PSG do lose to Angers; it’s important to know that they could still win the title this weekend if Monaco fail to beat Brest later on Saturday (19:00 CET).
Pat Dempsey
Sunday, April 6th
Japanese Grand Prix - 07:00 CET
It’s always exciting when Formula 1 heads to Suzuka, and this year’s edition of the Japanese Grand Prix is one of the most hotly anticipated editions ever.
That’s because, for the first time ever, it will feature a Japanese driver in a top car, with Yuki Tsunoda making his Red Bull debut on home turf. With Liam Lawson struggling in his first two races alongside Max Verstappen, Tsunoda has finally been given the chance to show what he can do there in a turn of events that will create a raucous atmosphere at the circuit.
The 24-year-old has made a huge amount of progress in the last year and has established himself as one of the best drivers in the midfield, but is he good enough to fight for wins and titles? That question will begin to be answered at the weekend, but regardless of the answer, just finally having a second driver at Red Bull as brave and aggressive as Verstappen is a thrilling prospect.
While Tsunoda’s debut is the main storyline, it’s not the only one. We’ll also find out whether Oscar Piastri’s domination over Lando Norris last time out was just a one-off or the start of a title challenge, and whether Ferrari can quickly recover from their disastrous double disqualification to put one together themselves.
Oh, and did I mention there could be rain?
Those of us in Europe and Africa will have to get out of bed early for this one, but it’ll be worth it.
Finley Crebolder
Cycling’s second monument of the season sees the peloton head to Belgium for the Tour of Flanders.
The last part of Belgium’s ‘holy week’, this mythical race tackles the ‘hellingen’ of Flanders - the brutal cobbled climbs that make this fantastic event.
Going into the 269-kilometre classic, Mathieu van der Poel is the clear favourite. Reigning champion and coming off a super spring, the rest of the riders will have to be at their best to defeat him.
Those lining up to dethrone him include cycling’s biggest name, Tadej Pogacar, as well as Wout van Aert and Mads Pedersen - all three can provide a threat and have shown that through the spring.
But this is cycling, and this is Flanders. It is a race built for unpredictability, and it shows no remorse. One mistake can take you out of the race, and one poor climb can see you lose the race.
It will be six hours of fighting, six hours of carnage, and six hours you won’t want to miss.
Josh Donaldson
Manchester United vs Manchester City - 17:30 CET
The Manchester Derby is always one of the key dates in the Premier League calendar irrespective of how each side of the city is doing in the league. However, with Manchester United languishing in 14th, with zero prospects of qualifying for Europe (through the league at least), and Manchester City surprisingly not involved in a title race, there is a different feeling to this one.
It is still important to the supporters, though. The city is divided between blue and red, and this is a chance to claim bragging rights until next season.
Manchester City also find themselves in a battle to qualify for the Champions League, so whilst it is not what they are used to, winning this game is vital for their 2025/26 campaign.
As for United, beating their local rivals at Old Trafford is a chance to dent City's Champions League push whilst also giving them some much-needed confidence ahead of a crucial Europa League quarter-final first leg next Thursday evening.
It might not be the most critical of Manchester derbies, but there is still a lot riding on it, and you can be sure both supporters will be in full voice as red meets blue on Sunday evening.
Harry Dunnett
Monday, April 7th
Two of Serie A’s top four come head-to-head in a mouthwatering match on Monday evening, with second-placed Napoli desperately looking to keep pace with league leaders Inter.
Antonio Conte’s side trail the Nerazzuri by only three points with eight games remaining, so they’ll be keen to end their four-match winless run on the road as they chase a second Scudetto in three years.
As for Bologna, five straight wins have propelled them above the likes of Juventus and Lazio into fourth place, meaning back-to-back Champions League qualifications for the first time in the club’s history is still very much on the cards.
The Rossoblu have lost just once at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara in the league this season (W9, D5), so confidence should be at an all-time high - especially after a resounding 3-0 victory over Empoli in the Coppa Italia semi-finals in midweek.
With plenty on the line for both sides, it promises to be a must-watch clash!
Danny Clark