Every Friday, I pick for you the best or most exciting games not to be missed in the world of soccer each weekend. From derbies to top-of-the-table clashes, relegation six-pointers to world class players facing each other or other interesting tactical battles, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
This week, we take you to England, Germany, Belgium, France and Scotland for a cup final, two "winners take all" games, a massive derby and some final sprints in the race for UEFA Champions League places.
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Silverware on the line at Wembley Manchester City vs. Chelsea
These teams could not arrive at Wembley in more extreme and opposite form. On one side, Manchester City, who have already won the Carabao Cup this season and are still very much in the Premier League title race with Arsenal, are going for another FA Cup under Guardiola, their first since 2023. They lost 1-0 in the final last season against Crystal Palace and 2-1 to Manchester United in 2024. Three defeats in a row in FA Cup finals would be something for such a dominant team.
Guardiola's priority has to be the league, and he might have to manage his squad's fitness with a league game two days after the final. But City are in good form and will want to show it. They can still win a domestic treble, which is actually quite rare in recent history.