{"id":1175652,"date":"2022-08-12T14:01:08","date_gmt":"2022-08-12T14:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/08\/12\/preview-of-la-liga-matchday-1-preview\/"},"modified":"2022-08-12T14:01:08","modified_gmt":"2022-08-12T14:01:08","slug":"preview-of-la-liga-matchday-1-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/08\/12\/preview-of-la-liga-matchday-1-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"Preview of La Liga matchday 1 preview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/La-Liga-preview-12-15-August-2022-2-696x464.jpg\"   alt=\"Barcelona's players (L-R) midfielder Sergi Roberto, striker Robert Lewandowski and Brazilian winger Rapinha react ahead of the Joan Gamper trophy soccer match between FC Barcelona and Pumas UNAM at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, 07 August 2022. EPA\/Alejandro Garcia\" title=\"Barcelona's players (L-R) midfielder Sergi Roberto, striker Robert Lewandowski and Brazilian winger Rapinha react ahead of the Joan Gamper trophy soccer match between FC Barcelona and Pumas UNAM at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, 07 August 2022.  EPA\/Alejandro Garcia\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Barcelona&#8217;s players (L-R) midfielder Sergi Roberto, striker Robert Lewandowski and Brazilian winger Rapinha react ahead of the Joan Gamper trophy soccer match between FC Barcelona and Pumas UNAM at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, 07 August 2022.  EPA\/Alejandro Garcia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>SuperSport viewers on DStv and GOtv can look forward to Round 1 action from the 2022-23 La Liga, with matches scheduled to run from Friday 12 to Monday 15 August 2022.<\/p>\n<p>DStv and GOtv are the only true home of football in Africa, offering a range and depth of action that no other rival can match \u2013 it\u2019s literally \u2018Unbeatable Football\u2019! If you\u2019re going to spend your money on something, it may as well be on the best football in the world.<\/p>\n<p>SuperSport is the only place where you can get English commentary on the legendary La Liga, where the headline fixture sees Real Madrid begin the defence of their title with a trip to Estadio de los Juegos Mediterraneos (also known as the Power Horse Stadium) to face newly-promoted Almeria on Sunday night.<\/p>\n<p>Los Blancos manager Carlo Ancelotti has already identified Barcelona as likely title rivals this season, and has urged his team not to rest on their laurels after a brilliant 2021-22 season in which they captured both La Liga and UEFA Champions League crowns.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn football, I\u2019m not surprised at all,\u201d said the Italian tactician. \u201c<strong>Barca are building a fantastic team, <\/strong>but I\u2019m interested in my team. <strong>You always have to respect Barca.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Barcelona\u2019s continuing evolution under manager Xavi Hernandez, which has seen them bring in Andreas <strong>Christensen, Raphinha, Franck Kessie, Robert Lewandowski and Jules Kounde, will have its first competitive test when they face Rayo Vallecano at home on Saturday night.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cI want to have two starting players for every position,\u201d said Xavi. \u201cThat is a good problem to have. Last year, we had a small squad. We\u2019re happy to have a more complete squad now.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Another team to watch this season is Sevilla, who couldn\u2019t quite challenge for the title last season, but remain a resourceful and ambitious club. Los Nervionenses will open the new La Liga season with a clash away to Osasuna on Friday night.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cWe have to draw conclusions from our pre-season, we have had some tough games, but we were able to learn lessons that will be important for the start of the season,\u201d said manager Julen Lopetegui.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The opening round also features Villarreal away to Real Valladolid, Valencia at home to Girona, Athletic Bilbao welcoming Mallorca to the Basque region, and Atletico Madrid with a derby clash away to Getafe at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on Monday evening.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No rival can compete with SuperSport\u2019s coverage. Our viewers on DStv and GOtv enjoy an unrivalled selection of football from around the world!<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss the best football action on SuperSport on DStv and GOtv. Visit www.dstv.com and www.gotvafrica.com to subscribe or upgrade, and join in on the excitement. And while you\u2019re on the move, you can stream matches on the DStv App.<\/p>\n<p><strong>La Liga broadcast d<\/strong><strong>etails, 12-15 August 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Friday 12 August<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>21:00: Osasuna v Sevilla \u2013 <strong><em>LIVE<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> on SuperSport La Liga, SuperSport Maximo 1, SuperSport Maximo 3 and SuperSport GOtv La Liga<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Saturday 13 August<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>17:00: Celta Vigo v Espanyol \u2013 <strong><em>LIVE<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> on SuperSport La Liga, SuperSport Maximo 3 and SuperSport GOtv La Liga<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>19:00: Real Valladolid v Villarreal \u2013 <strong><em>LIVE<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> on SuperSport La Liga, SuperSport Maximo 3 and SuperSport GOtv La Liga<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>21:00: Barcelona v Rayo Vallecano \u2013 <strong><em>LIVE<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> on SuperSport La Liga, SuperSport Maximo 1, SuperSport Maximo 3 and SuperSport GOtv La Liga<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sunday 14 August<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>17:30: Cadiz v Real Sociedad \u2013 <strong><em>LIVE<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> on SuperSport La Liga, SuperSport Maximo 3 and SuperSport GOtv La Liga<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>19:30: Valencia v Girona \u2013 <strong><em>LIVE<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> on SuperSport La Liga, SuperSport Maximo 3 and SuperSport GOtv La Liga<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>22:00: Almeria v Real Madrid \u2013 <strong><em>LIVE<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> on SuperSport La Liga, SuperSport Maximo 3, SuperSport GOtv Football and SuperSport GOtv La Liga<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Monday 15 August<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>17:30: Athletic Bilbao v Mallorca \u2013 <strong><em>LIVE<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> on SuperSport La Liga, SuperSport Maximo 3 and SuperSport GOtv La Liga<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>19:30: Getafe v Atletico Madrid \u2013 <strong><em>LIVE<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> on SuperSport La Liga, SuperSport Maximo 3 and SuperSport GOtv La Liga<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>21:30: Real Betis v Elche \u2013 <strong><em>LIVE<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> on SuperSport La Liga, SuperSport Maximo 3, SuperSport GOtv Football and SuperSport GOtv La Liga<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>            <!--  [embed]https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=videoseries[\/embed]<!--\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>--><\/p>\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"7V8EWYFiZjU\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ambulance service officer commits suicide at New Edubiase - Adom TV News (11-8-22)\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7V8EWYFiZjU?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Barcelona&#8217;s players (L-R) midfielder Sergi Roberto, striker Robert Lewandowski and Brazilian winger Rapinha react ahead of the Joan Gamper trophy soccer match between FC Barcelona and Pumas UNAM at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, 07 August 2022. 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