How to watch European soccer summer friendlies on CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports Golazo Network
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- CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports Golazo Network are broadcasting European soccer summer friendlies from August 5 through August 16, ahead of the start of major European leagues less than a month away.
- Chelsea plays three times during the schedule — vs. Juventus on August 5, vs. Milan on August 8, and vs. Johor Southern Tigers on August 9 — with the source highlighting new manager Xabi Alonso as a storyline to watch.
- Manchester City faces the K League All-Stars on August 5 and Atletico Madrid on August 9, framed by the source as the post-Pep Guardiola era.
- Tottenham is described by the source as remaking their entire squad this summer, alongside Real Madrid and Chelsea both bringing in new coaches, making preseason play especially significant.
- Liverpool takes on Monaco on August 9 and Como on August 16, while Arsenal meets Real Betis on August 5 in a match the source flags as a look at Arsenal's new signings.
- Other marquee fixtures include Manchester United vs. Leeds United on August 12, Newcastle vs. Bayer Leverkusen on August 15, and Schalke vs. Real Madrid on August 16.
- The source notes this preseason carries extra weight because it follows the World Cup, meaning some key players remain on holiday and clubs must sort out who fills their places before the season begins.
Why it matters: CBS viewers get free access to over 20 preseason matches that double as early auditions for major storylines — Xabi Alonso's Chelsea, Manchester City's post-Pep Guardiola squad, and Tottenham's full rebuild — all before the regular season begins and before transfer moves harden into season-long form.
