Colombia vs. Venezuela and the unmissable matches of the week: schedule yourself

The last week of March is loaded with an incredible soccer schedule due to the Qatar World Cup qualifiers.

In South America, Colombia plays its last chance to enter the playoffs facing Venezuela and waiting for the result of the match between Peru and Paraguay. And although the passion for the tricolor is paramount, not only this side of the world is vibrating for the definition of the qualifiers. In the rest of the continents there is also activity. In addition, the big leagues on the planet return this weekend.Here are the best matches of the week.

The illusion of going to the World Cup

On Tuesday, March 29, a transcendental date begins in the closing of the qualifying road to the World Cup in Qatar.

(Be sure to read: Why was Italy eliminated from the World Cup for the second time in a row?).

Colombia, for the miracle

In Southamerica, The Colombian National Team faces Venezuela at 6:30 pm, in San Cristóbal. Although the objective begins with the victory of those led by Reinaldo Rueda, the fans of the tricolor must keep an eye on what happens between Peru and Paraguay, at the same time, in Lima.

To maintain the chances of going to the World Cup playoffs, Colombia must add and hope that Peru loses or draws against the Guaraní team. The transmission of the match of the National Team goes through Canal Caracol. The rest of the date, including the Bolivia vs. Brazil, Ecuador vs. Argentina and Chile vs. Uruguay, will be at the same time. The minute by minute of all the matches can be followed at www.eltiempo.com/deportes.

Europe narrows the way

The same Tuesday, in Europe, the second phase of the World Cup play-off will be played. Portugal will face North Macedonia, which has just eliminated Italy. Poland, classified after the suspension of Russia, will face Sweden. Both games will be at 2:45 pm, Colombian time.

The transmission of the Portugal match will be in charge of Espn2 and Star +. The Poland game will go on the screen of Directv Sports (610 – 619).

Asia ends its tie; Africa, with heart attack date

In the Asian Confederation, where Colombia’s rival will come from if they qualify for the playoffs, the last date of the qualifiers will take place.

With Japan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Iran already through, all eyes are on the Saudi Arabia vs. Australia (1 p.m.), Oman vs. China (11 a.m.), Iran vs. Lebanon (6:30 am) and Syria vs. Iraq (8:45 a.m.).

All games will go through the Star+ screen.

In Africa, where there are still no defined classifieds, the second leg between Egypt and Senegal, for the third round of the qualifiers, takes center stage. The reissue of the last African Cup final will be at 12 pm Transmit Star +.

Don’t miss the World Cup draw

Although not all the qualifiers are known, on Friday (April 1) the draw for the Qatar World Cup will take place in Doha. The broadcast is scheduled for 10 am, Colombian time. The television signal is yet to be defined. In the meantime, it is worth remembering that those interested can follow it through the Fifa YouTube channel.

The return of club football

The weekend, after the Fifa date, the world’s major leagues return to activity.

In England, Luis Díaz’s Liverpool plays on Saturday against Watford, at 7:30 am Although Jurgen Klopp may give the Colombian a rest, the game, which will go on Star + and Espn, promises to be key in the outcome of the Premier League.

Also on British soil, Manchester United will face Leicester City on the same Saturday at 12:30 pm The transmission is in charge of Espn and Star+.

In Italy, the emotions will come on Sunday. Atalanta, led by Luis Fernando Muriel and Duván Zapata (injured), faces David Ospina’s Napoli. The game is scheduled for 9 am on Espn and Star+.
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Also on Sunday, Juventus, with Juan Guillermo Cuadrado, will challenge Inter Milan in a decisive match for the end of Serie A. The game between “Bianconeros” and Neapolitans will be at 2:45 pm Espn and Star+ broadcast.

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