Sports to watch this week: April 13-19

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China vs. South Korea-women's football Olympic qualifying playoff

Wang Shuang (1st R) of China shoots during the first leg of Tokyo Olympic women's football qualifying playoffs between China and South Korea at Goyang Stadium in Goyang, South Korea, April 8, 2021. (Photo by Seo Yu-seok/Xinhua)

China defeated South Korea 2-1 in the first leg of their Tokyo 2020 Olympics Playoff tie at the Goyang Stadium last Thursday. The result means China's qualification will be confirmed if they can avoid defeat in Tuesday's second leg in Suzhou, with South Korea facing an uphill battle to achieve their dream of a maiden Olympic qualification.

Date: April 13

Place: Suzhou, China

Liverpool vs. Real Madrid

Real Madrid's Luka Modric (R) vies with Liverpool's Sadio Mane during the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg football match between Real Madrid and Liverpool in Madrid, Spain, April 6, 2021. (Xinhua/Meng Dingbo)

In the UEFA Champions League, Liverpool is facing a massive task yet again as they try to beat the mighty Real Madrid, after a poor first leg performance by Jurgen Klopp and his men.

Date: April 15

Place: Liverpool, England

World Snooker Championship 2021

Ronnie O'Sullivan of England reacts during the first round match with Marco Fu of Hong Kong of China at Snooker Masters 2018 in London, Britain on Jan. 16, 2018. (Xinhua/Han Yan)

The 2021 World Snooker Championship will take place from April 17 to May 3 at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England. It is the 45th consecutive year that the World Snooker Championship will be held at the Crucible. Ronnie O'Sullivan is the defending champion, having defeated Kyren Wilson 18–8 in the 2020 final.

Date: April 17 – May 3

Place: Sheffield, England.

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