Columbus Crew Eliminated from Leagues Cup; European Sides Prepare for Cup Ties

The Columbus Crew's run in the Leagues Cup came to an end as they suffered a 2-0 defeat against Club América in the quarterfinal round. This loss marks the Crew's fourth consecutive defeat across all competitions, highlighting a challenging period for the team.

Meanwhile, European football sees several clubs gearing up for domestic cup competitions. Barcelona is set to play their first home LaLiga fixture of the season against Athletic Club at the Camp Nou. Chelsea begins their Carabao Cup campaign at Stamford Bridge against Luton Town, while Fulham faces AFC Wimbledon in another Carabao Cup tie. Brighton will host Tromsø in the second leg of their Conference League play-off, with the tie currently level.