If you missed it last week, we've started a regular column breaking down the best matches of the week outside of the English Premier League, Major League Soccer, La Liga, Serie A, and the Bundesliga, the five leagues that get the most coverage on SBNation. There's great football all around the world, but most of us only have time to take it in small doses.
Big Five Outside The Big Five: Porto Looks To Continue Dominance
Do you have unlimited space on your DVR and/or hard drive, as well as unlimited free time on your hands? Here are the matches that just barely missed the cut.
10. Newell's Old Boys vs. Boca Juniors (Argentina)
9. Olympiakos vs. AEK Athens (Greece)
8. Genk vs. KAA Gent (Belgium)
7. Olympique Lyonnais vs. Paris St. Germain (France)
6. Besiktas vs. Galatasaray (Turkey)
Usually an Istanbul derby would be a lock for this column, but Galatasaray have been absolutely awful to start this season. Lyon vs. PSG definitely has some intrigue seeing as Lyon manager Claude Puel's job security is questionable. As intriguing as some of these matches are, they didn't make the cut for a reason.
I've scoured the globe to find the best matches and I'm proud to say that unlike last week, we're not doubling up. This week, we're previewing great footy matches in Uruguay, France, Turkey, Mexico, and Portugal. The big game between FC Porto and Sporting Lisbon definitely takes the cake, and we'll save the best for last. Our first preview will be for the big match in Montevideo between Defensor Sporting and Nacional.
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