This Week in Sport: 10th February − 16th February 2025
There are some great sporting events taking place around the world this week. On Monday, the WTA Qatar Open moves into its second day, Tuesday sees Manchester City host Real Madrid in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Knockout Phase Play-off tie, and Everton take on Liverpool in the Premier League on Wednesday. The Genesis Invitational begins on Thursday, and the Crusaders play the Hurricanes in Super Rugby on Friday.
Wrapping up the week, Bayer Leverkusen battle Bayern Munich in an epic Bundesliga matchup on Saturday, and the NBA All Star Game will take place on Sunday.
WTA Tour: Qatar TotalEnergies Open Day 2
Monday 10 February 11:00AM GMT/2:00PM Local Time
Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex
The Qatar Open, the first WTA 1000 event of the season, enters its second day on Monday at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha. Three-time defending champion Iga Świątek will be eager to extend her dominance, but other big names like Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, and Elena Rybakina will fancy their chances as well.
UEFA Champions League: Manchester City v Real Madrid
Tuesday 11 February 8:00PM GMT/8:00PM Local Time
City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester
Tuesday sees Manchester City host Real Madrid in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Knockout Phase Play-off tie at the City of Manchester Stadium. The last time these two European giants clashed was in the Quarterfinals last April, where Real Madrid won in a dramatic penalty shootout. With both sides determined to gain an early advantage, this highly anticipated showdown promises to be a thrilling match.
Premier League: Everton v Liverpool
Wednesday 12th February 7:30PM GMT/7:30PM Local Time
Goodison Park, Liverpool
Everton will battle Liverpool in a fierce Merseyside Derby in the Premier League on Wednesday at Goodison Park. Everton will be determined to bounce back from their 2-0 FA Cup defeat to Bournemouth and secure a statement win against their local rivals at home. Liverpool, on the other hand, sit top of the table with a six-point lead with a game in hand and will aim to extend their advantage, yet they suffered a shock FA Cup loss to Plymouth Argyle on Sunday, so expect a reaction.
PGA Tour: The Genesis Invitational Day 1
Thursday 13th February 5:30PM GMT/9:30AM Local Time
Torrey Pines Golf Course, San Diego
Thursday will see the start of a PGA Tour signature event, the Genesis Invitational. The tournament hosted by Tiger Woods, tees off at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego. Woods, an 82-time PGA Tour winner, will make his long-awaited return to professional competition after seven months. He joins a star-studded field featuring World Number 1 Scottie Scheffler and defending champion Hideki Matsuyama.
Super Rugby: Crusaders v Hurricanes
Friday 14th February 06:05AM GMT/7:05PM Local Time
Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch
The Super Rugby season begins on Friday with the Crusaders taking on the Hurricanes in the opening game at the Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch. The defending champion Blues will look to win back-to-back Super Rugby titles for the second time in their history but will face strong competition from the Chiefs, the Hurricanes and the Crusaders.
Bundesliga: Bayer 04 Leverkusen v Bayern Munich
Saturday 15th February 5:30PM GMT/6:30PM Local Time
BayArena, Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen will take on Bayern Munich in a highly anticipated Bundesliga showdown on Saturday at the BayArena. Defending champions Leverkusen, currently sit second in the table, trailing Bayern Munich by eight points, and will be eager to secure a crucial win to narrow the gap. Meanwhile, league leaders Bayern Munich will aim to extend their advantage and move closer to an unassailable lead in the standings.
NBA: All Star Game 2025
Sunday 16th February 3:00AM GMT (17th)/7:00PM Local Time
Chase Center, San Francisco
The week ends with the NBA All Star Game taking place on Sunday at the Chase Center in San Francisco. This season’s All Star Game will feature a mini-tournament with four teams playing three games between them to decide the winner. Two Semi-final winners will proceed to the Final. The first team to reach 40 points in each game is the winner. All the great players in the NBA will be taking part, making for an entertaining spectacle.
Photo by: Scottie Scheffler
Written and information correct on 10th February 2025 at 6AM GMT.
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