We’ve been persusing this weekend’s list of televised matches–and we’re coming across a lot to recommend. So as we continue whittling down the list for Saturday and Sunday, here are two matches today that you might tune in for. Check back within the next 24hrs for our picks for the rest of the weekend…

Friday, Sept 9

Italy, AC Milan-Lazio 2:45pmET (FSC, Fox Deportes, ESPN3.com): It’s the belated Serie A season opener–Friday Night Lights at the San Siro! These are two teams that should be near the top of the table throughout. AC Milan picked up another Scudetto last season, while Lazio is looking to improve on their 5th place finish. Plenty of players to watch for on both sides..

Portugal, Porto-Setubal 3:15pmET ESPN3.com: We rarely tune in for a Liga Sagres match, since we get sucked into the major leagues most weekends (Englad, Spain, occasionally Germany). But you might switch over from the Serie A match to catch a bit of this, especially since Porto is the defending title-holder in Portugal, and will be hosting Shakhtar Donetsk Tuesday in the first Champions League matchday.