Martin O’Neill’s Celtic squad remains in the hunt for a 56th all-time Premiership title and a victory over Glasgow rivals Rangers would set them up nicely to achieve that goal.
Auston Trusty has remained a stalwart in the Celtic backline this spring as the Hoops remain three points back of league-leading Hearts. Trusty has helped Celtic win its last five matches across all competitions, giving them a strong run of confidence ahead of the final stretch of the league campaign.
The 27-year-old has already equaled his appearance total from all of last season and could very well eclipse the 40-mark by May’s end. Trusty has rarely put a foot wrong over the last few months, leading by example on the defensive side of the field.
A victory for Celtic would keep them on the verge of potentially leapfrogging Hearts in the two clubs’ head-to-head showdown on May 16. However, a loss to Rangers could not only damage their title aspirations but also keep Danny Rohl’s men alive heading into the final week.
In England, Antonee Robinson and Tyler Adams go head-to-head in Premier League play. Brenden Aaronson and Leeds United close out the weekend at Tottenham. Aidan Morris and Middlesbrough take on Southampton in their promotion playoff first leg. Sam Coffey and Alyssa Thompson square off in Women’s FA Cup action.
In Germany, Joe Scally and Borussia Moenchengladbach take on Augsburg. Kevin Paredes and Wolfsburg host Bayern Munich. Damion Downs and Hamburg host Freiburg.
In Italy, Christian Pulisic seeks to end his goal-less drought when AC Milan hosts Atalanta. Weston McKennie and Juventus take a trip to Lecce seeking to hang onto their top-four spot.
In Spain, Johnny Cardoso and Atletico Madrid host Celta Vigo in La Liga action. Alex Freeman seeks to retain his starting spot when Villarreal visits Mallorca.
In France, Tim Weah and Marseille visit Le Havre while Mark McKenzie and Toulouse host Lyon. Lily Yohannes and Lyon take on Paris Saint-Germain in the Coupe De France Feminine Final.
Elsewhere, Alex Zendejas and Club America visit Pumas UNAM in the Liga MX Playoffs. Rokas Pukstas and Hajduk Split travel to Dinamo Zagreb. Bryan Reynolds and Westerlo take on Genk with a European spot still up for grabs. Erik Palmer-Brown and Panathinaikos visit AEK Athens in Greek Super League action. George Bello, Sam Adeniran and LASK take on Red Bull Salzburg with the league title race wide open.
Here is a closer look at this weekend’s Americans Abroad:
England
Premier League
Antonee Robinson and Fulham host Tyler Adams and AFC Bournemouth on Saturday.
Chris Richards and Crystal Palace host Everton on Sunday.
Brenden Aaronson and Leeds United visit Tottenham on Monday.
EFL Championship Playoffs
Aidan Morris and Middlesbrough host Southampton on Saturday.
WSL
Emily Fox and Arsenal visit Aston Villa on Saturday.
Women’s FA Cup
Sam Coffey and Manchester City visit Alyssa Thompson and Chelsea on Sunday.
Naomi Girma is OUT (Calf Injury) for Chelsea.
Spain
La Liga
Alex Freeman and Villarreal visit Mallorca on Sunday.
Pellegrino Matarazzo‘s Real Sociedad host Real Betis on Saturday.
Johnny Cardoso is OUT (Ankle Injury) for Atletico Madrid.
Segunda Liga
Konrad De La Fuente and AD Ceuta host Castellon on Saturday.
Germany
Bundesliga
Malik Tillman and Bayer Leverkusen visit Stuttgart on Saturday.
Kristoffer Lund and FC Koln host Heidenheim on Sunday.
Joe Scally, Gio Reyna and Borussia Moenchengladbach visit Noahkai Banks and Augsburg on Saturday.
Mathis Albert and Borussia Dortmund host Timmy Chandler and Eintracht Frankfurt on Friday.
Kevin Paredes and Wolfsburg host Bayern Munich on Saturday.
Lennard Maloney and Mainz host Union Berlin on Sunday.
Damion Downs and Hamburg host Freiburg on Sunday.
Cole Campbell and Hoffenheim host Werder Bremen on Saturday.
James Sands is OUT FOR SEASON for St. Pauli.
2. Bundesliga
Mael Corboz and Arminia Bielefeld visit Kaiserslautern on Friday.
Maxi Dietz, Julian Green and Greuther Furth visit John Brooks and Hertha Berlin on Sunday.
Johan Gomez and Eintracht Braunschweig host Dynamo Dresden on Saturday.
John Tolkin is OUT (Injury) for Holstein Kiel.
3. Liga
Terrence Boyd and Waldhof Mannheim host Jahn Regensburg on Saturday.
Mason Toye and Ingolstadt visit 1860 Munich on Saturday.
Italy
Serie A
Christian Pulisic and AC Milan host Atalanta on Sunday.
Weston McKennie and Juventus visit Lecce on Saturday.
Yunus Musah is OUT (Loan Eligibility) for Atalanta.
Ben Cremaschi is OUT FOR SEASON (Meniscus Injury) for Parma.
Serie B
Gianluca Busio and Venezia host Palermo on Friday.
Andrija Novakovich and Reggiana host Sampdoria on Friday.
Jonathan Klinsmann is OUT FOR SEASON (Neck Injury) for Cesena.
France
Ligue 1
Folarin Balogun and Monaco host Lille on Sunday.
Mark McKenzie and Toulouse host Lyon on Sunday.
Tim Weah and Marseille visit Le Havre on Sunday.
Tanner Tessmann is OUT FOR SEASON (Muscle Injury).
Coupe De France Feminine
Lindsey Heaps, Korbin Shrader, Lily Yohannes and Lyon visit PSG on Sunday.
Netherlands
Eredivisie
Ricardo Pepi, Sergino Dest and PSV visit Go Ahead Eagles on Sunday.
Taylor Booth and FC Twente host Sparta Rotterdam on Sunday.
Scotland
Premiership
Auston Trusty and Celtic host Rangers on Sunday.
Cameron Carter-Vickers is OUT (Achilles injury).
Portugal
Liga Portugal
Jordan Pefok and Tondela host Moreirense on Monday.
Belgium
First Division A
Bryan Reynolds and Westerlo visit Genk on Sunday.
Marlon Fossey and Standard Liege host OH Leuven on Friday.
Greece
Super League
Erik Palmer-Brown and Panathinaikos visit AEK Athens on Sunday.
Denmark
Superliagen
Matthew Hoppe and Sonderjyske visit Viborg on Friday.
Gavin Beavers and Brondby host AGF Aarhus on Sunday.
Jonathan Amon and Vejle host Fredericia on Sunday.
1. Division
Neil Pierre and Lyngby visit Hvidovre on Saturday.
Austria
Bundesliga
George Bello, Sam Adineran and LASK host Red Bull Salzburg on Sunday.
Donovan Pines and Grazer AK host Rheindorf Altach on Saturday.
Croatia
HNL
Rokas Pukstas and Hajduk Split visit Dinamo Zagreb on Saturday.
Mexico
Liga MX Playoffs
Alex Zendejas and Club America visit Pumas UNAM on Sunday. Teams are tied 3-3 on aggregate.