{"id":1224777,"date":"2022-10-14T18:05:48","date_gmt":"2022-10-14T18:05:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/10\/14\/la-liga-round-9-games-preview-athletic-bilbao-host-atletico\/"},"modified":"2022-10-14T18:05:48","modified_gmt":"2022-10-14T18:05:48","slug":"la-liga-round-9-games-preview-athletic-bilbao-host-atletico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/10\/14\/la-liga-round-9-games-preview-athletic-bilbao-host-atletico\/","title":{"rendered":"La Liga Round 9 games preview: Athletic Bilbao host Atletico"},"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\/10\/La-Liga-preview-14-17-October-2022-01-696x464.jpg\"   alt=\"\" title=\"Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">epa09839324 Real Madrid&#8217;s Rodrygo (L) in action against FC Barcelona&#8217;s Jordi Alba (R) during &#8216;El Clasico&#8217;, the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona in Madrid, Spain, 20 March 2022.  EPA\/Juanjo Martin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>SuperSport viewers on DStv and GOtv can look forward to Round 9 action from the 2022-23 La Liga, with matches scheduled to run from Friday 14 to Monday 17 October 2022.<\/p>\n<p>DStv and GOtv is 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 for this round is \u2018El Clasico\u2019 between Real Madrid and Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on the afternoon of Sunday 16 October.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/22191989129,1002554\/MGL\/mgl_ado_atunwa_300x250 --><\/p>\n<p>Both Los Blancos and the Blaugrana are leading title contenders this season, and the chance to strike a psychological blow in this \u2018six pointer\u2019 could be key in deciding where the championship ends up come May 2023.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe don\u2019t have to focus on the individual but on the team,\u201d said Real manager Carlo Ancelotti. \u201cThey play very intense, they\u2019ve had a great start to the season and there will be a great atmosphere in the stadium. We are delighted to host a match of this quality. It will be difficult for both teams.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The round opens on Friday night with Getafe visiting Rayo Vallecano, while the pick of Saturday\u2019s games is the meeting of Athletic Bilbao and Atletico Madrid at San Mames. Bilbao player Dani Garcia has hailed the impact of manager Ernesto Valverde: \u201cErnesto has always been very clear and very noble with me, he explained to me what he wants from me, why I was not playing and I have accepted it at all times.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Garcia added, \u201cIt gives us a lot of confidence and freedom when it comes to projecting each one\u2019s game. After giving you some guidelines, let you act when it comes to attacking, it reminds me a bit of <strong>Mendilibar<\/strong>; the two are normal people, as is also <strong>Marcelino<\/strong>, with whom the day-to-day gets along normally and with a good atmosphere.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This round of La Liga action also sees Sevilla visit Mallorca, Celta Vigo host Real Sociedad, Real Betis will host Almeria on Sunday night, and the set of fixtures is closed out on Monday evening with Villarreal and Osasuna meeting at Estadio de la Ceramica.<\/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, 14-17 October 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Friday 14 October<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>21:00: Rayo Vallecano v Getafe \u2013 <strong><em>LIVE<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> on SuperSport La Liga, SuperSport Maximo 3 and SuperSport GOtv La Liga<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Saturday 15 October<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>14:00: Girona v Cadiz \u2013 <strong><em>LIVE<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> on SuperSport La Liga, SuperSport Maximo 3, SuperSport Maximo 360 and SuperSport GOtv La Liga<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>16:15: Valencia v Elche \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>18:30: Mallorca v Sevilla \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: Athletic Bilbao v Atletico 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>Sunday 16 October<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>14:00: Celta Vigo 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>16:15: Real Madrid v Barcelona \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>18:30: Espanyol v Real Valladolid \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<li>21:00: Real Betis v Almeria \u2013 <strong><em>LIVE<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> on SuperSport La Liga, SuperSport Maximo 3 and SuperSport GOtv La Liga<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Monday 17 October<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>21:00: Villarreal v Osasuna \u2013 <strong><em>LIVE<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> on SuperSport La Liga, SuperSport Maximo 3 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=\"amSnjseW5lI\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Behind bars - Paul &amp; Silas Week 27 Episode 4\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/amSnjseW5lI?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>epa09839324 Real Madrid&#8217;s Rodrygo (L) in action against FC Barcelona&#8217;s Jordi Alba (R) during &#8216;El Clasico&#8217;, the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona in Madrid, Spain, 20 March 2022. 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