Weston McKennie and Juventus picked up a crucial Serie A win on Saturday and will now turn their attention towards a strong start in UEFA Champions League play on Tuesday.
McKennie and Juventus kick off their league phase schedule at home against Borussia Dortmund. The Bianconeri edged Serie A rivals Inter Milan 4-3 on Saturday with McKennie playing 79 minutes in the match.
The U.S. men’s national team midfielder won four duels, completed two tackles, and made two clearances in a positive performance in Turin.
Tuesday will be the first competitive head-to-head matchup between Juventus and Borussia Dortmund since 2015 and with the home fans behind them at the Allianz Stadium, Juventus will be favored to get a result.
Elsewhere in Europe, Sergino Dest, Malik Tillman and Folarin Balogun will also begin their European schedules.
In England, Chris Richards and Ethan Horvath have EFL Cup matches coming up.
In Greece, Erik Palmer-Brown and Panathinaikos are in cup action.
Here is a closer look at this week’s Americans Abroad:
Europe
Champions League
Tim Weah and Marseille visit Real Madrid on Tuesday.
Sergino Dest and PSV host Union St. Gilloise on Tuesday.
Johnny Cardoso and Atletico Madrid visit Liverpool on Wednesday.
Yunus Musah and Atalanta visit PSG on Wednesday.
Folarin Balogun and Monaco visit Club Brugge on Thursday.
Weston McKennie and Juventus host Cole Campbell and Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.
Malik Tillman and Bayer Leverkusen visit FC København on Thursday.
Josh Wynder and Benfica host Qarabag on Tuesday.
Timmy Chandler and Eintracht Frankfurt host Galatasaray on Thursday.
England
EFL Cup
Chris Richards and Crystal Palace host Millwall on Tuesday.
Ethan Horvath and Sheffield Wednesday host Grimsby Town on Tuesday.
Germany
3. Liga
Terrence Boyd and Waldhof Mannheim host VfB Stuttgart II on Wednesday.
Denmark
Danish Cup
Matthew Hoppe and Sonderjyske visit Hvidovre on Tuesday.
Greece
Cup
Erik Palmer-Brown and Panathinaikos host Athens Kallithea on Wednesday.
