Preview of European weekend games

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SuperSport on DStv and GOtv presents the best football in the world, with cracking action from the Premier League, Ligue 1, La Liga and Serie A lighting up your screens from Friday 23 to Monday 26 January.

A packed domestic weekend across Europe brings defining moments in title races, European qualification battles and survival fights, with several standout fixtures carrying significant weight.

In France, Matchday 19 opens with Auxerre welcoming PSG. It is a familiar test of resolve for the hosts against a side accustomed to controlling matches through sustained pressure and territorial dominance. Auxerre will look to disrupt rhythm and stay competitive deep into the contest, while PSG arrive knowing that efficiency rather than spectacle is often enough in these away fixtures.

Later in the round, Marseille v Lens offers a more even contest between two sides chasing consistency, before Lille host Strasbourg with an opportunity to assert authority at home.

The Premier League delivers multiple points of intrigue, starting with Bournemouth v Liverpool. Bournemouth’s intensity and compact approach at home will challenge Liverpool’s attacking ambition and ability to break organised lines. On Sunday, Crystal Palace v Chelsea brings together two sides searching for momentum, where control of midfield zones and discipline without the ball may decide the outcome. The weekend’s centerpiece comes as league leaders Arsenal host Manchester United. Arsenal enter as favourites for the title and will look to impose their authority, while United arrive intent on disrupting momentum and reasserting themselves in one of English football’s defining rivalries.

Serie A provides heavyweight drama, beginning with Inter Milan v Pisa, where the hosts will expect control and dominance against determined opposition. Juventus v Napoli is a clash loaded with tactical tension, blending structure against ambition in a fixture that often shapes the title picture. Roma v AC Milan rounds off Sunday night in Italy, a meeting of two giants where pressure, atmosphere and fine margins traditionally play decisive roles.

In Spain, Villarreal v Real Madrid stands out as a true test of credentials. Villarreal’s excellent season earns them the chance to measure progress against one of the league’s benchmarks, while Madrid will be keen to assert authority on the road. Atletico Madrid v Mallorca promises a battle of patience and precision, with the hosts expected to dictate tempo. Barcelona, league leaders, face Oviedo knowing that consistency is key as they aim to maintain control at the summit.

Across the major leagues, the weekend offers a blend of expectation and uncertainty, where reputations are tested and narratives begin to harden as the season moves toward its decisive phase.

Ligue 1, Matchday 19

Friday 23 January

  • 21:00: Auxerre v PSG – LIVE on SuperSport Variety and SuperSport GOtv Football

Saturday 24 January

  • 22:00: Marseille v Lens – LIVE on SuperSport Variety and SuperSport GOtv Football

Sunday 25 January

  • 21:45: Lille v Starsbourg – LIVE on SuperSport Variety and SuperSport GOtv Football

Premier League, Matchday 23

Saturday 24 January

  • 14:30: West Ham v Sunderland – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League and SuperSport Maximo 2
  • 17:00: Fulham v Brighton – LIVE on SuperSport Action
  • 17:00: Burnley v Tottenham – LIVE on SuperSport Variety, SuperSport Action Africa and SuperSport Maximo 1
  • 17:00: Manchester City v Wolves – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League, SuperSport Maximo 2, SuperSport Blitz and SuperSport GOtv Football
  • 19:30: Bournemouth v Liverpool – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League and SuperSport Maximo 2

Sunday 25 January

  • 16:00: Crystal Palace v Chelsea – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League and SuperSport Maximo 2
  • 16:00: Newcastle v Aston Villa – LIVE on SuperSport Variety, SuperSport GOtv Football and SuperSport Maximo 1
  • 16:00: Brentford v Nottingham – LIVE on SuperSport Variety and SuperSport OTT4
  • 18:30: Arsenal v Manchester United – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League and SuperSport Maximo 2

Monday 26 January

  • 22:00: Everton v Leeds United – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League and SuperSport Maximo 2

Serie A, Matchday 22

Friday 23 January

  • 21:45: Inter Milan v Pisa – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2 and SuperSport Maximo 360

Saturday 24 January

  • 16:00: Como v Torino – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2 and SuperSport Maximo 360
  • 19:00: Fiorentina v Cagliari – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2 and SuperSport Maximo 360
  • 21:45: Lecce v Lazio – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2 and SuperSport Maximo 360

Sunday 25 January

  • 13:30: Sassuolo v Cremonese – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2 and SuperSport Maximo 360
  • 16:00: Atalanta v Parma – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2 and SuperSport Maximo 360
  • 16:00: Genoa v Bologna – LIVE on SuperSport Action Africa
  • 19:00: Juventus v Napoli – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2 and SuperSport Maximo 360
  • 21:45: Roma v AC Milan – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2 and SuperSport Maximo 360

Monday 26 January

  • 21:45: Verona v Udinese – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2 and SuperSport Maximo 360

La Liga, Matchday 21

Friday 23 January

  • 22:00: Levante v Elche – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3

Saturday 24 January

  • 15:00: Rayo Vallecano v Osasuna – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
  • 17:15: Valencia v Espanyol – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
  • 19:30: Sevilla v Athletic Bilbao – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
  • 22:00: Villarreal v Real Madrid – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3

Sunday 25 January

  • 15:00: Atletico Madrid v Mallorca – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
  • 17:15: Barcelona v Real Oviedo – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
  • 19:30: Real Sociedad v Celta Vigo – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
  • 22:00: Alaves v Real Betis – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3

Monday 26 January

  • 22:00: Girona v Getafe – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3