The La Liga 2022-23 season will kick off in the early hours of Saturday, August 13, in India, as Osasuna will host Sevilla at El Sadar Stadium in Pamplona, Spain.

Reigning La Liga champions Real Madrid will open their proceedings with an away fixture against newly-promoted Almeria at Estadio Mediterráneo in the wee hours of Monday, August 15.

Madrid’s arch-rivals FC Barcelona will host Rayo Vallecano at Camp Nou in their opening match of the La Liga 2022-23 season.

On the other hand, Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid will travel to face Getafe at Coliseum Alfonso Pérez on Monday.

Other newly promoted sides Real Valladolid and Girona will start their La Liga 2022-23 campaign against well-established top division teams Villarreal and Valencia, respectively. 

Since the FIFA World Cup 2022 is scheduled to be played in Qatar later this year, there will be no top-flight games for six weeks starting from November 10. The league will resume once again on December 31. The fixtures have been adjusted to accommodate the FIFA World Cup which starts on November 21.

FIFA has already informed all teams that the players should be released on November 14 for the World Cup. 

Having clinched a record 35th La Liga title last season, Real Madrid will start as favourites to retain their crown.

Barcelona, who have also strengthened their squad by acquiring the services of Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde, Raphinha, Franck Kessie and Andreas Christensen, will look to reclaim the La Liga title this season.

Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid and Sevilla will start as dark horses to claim the coveted title this term.

The 92nd edition of the La Liga will conclude on June 4, 2023.

La Liga 2022-23 Matchweek 1 schedule and live India match times

All timings are in India Standard Time (IST)

Saturday, August 13

Osasuna vs Sevilla - 12:30 AM IST

Celta Vigo vs Espanyol - 8:30 PM IST

Valladolid vs Villarreal - 10:30 PM IST

Sunday, August 14

Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano - 12:30 AM IST

Cadiz vs Real Sociedad - 9:00 PM IST

Valencia vs Girona - 11:00 PM IST

Monday, August 15

Almeria vs Real Madrid - 1:30 AM IST

Athletic Club vs Mallorca - 9:00 PM IST

Getafe vs Atletico Madrid - 11:00 PM IST

Tuesday, August 16

Real Betis vs Elche - 1:00 AM IST

Where to watch La Liga 2022-23 season live in India?

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Select matches of the La Liga 2022-23 season will be telecast live on MTV and MTV HD TV channels in India.

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Villarreal welcome Liverpool to the Estadio de la Cerámica for the second leg of the UEFA Champions League 2021-22 semi-finals in the early hours of Wednesday, May 4. The match will start at 12:30 AM IST (Indian Standard Time).

The English side hold a 2-0 advantage in the fixture courtesy of their first leg win at Anfield and will be expected to seal the tie off without much difficulty in Spain.

Jurgen Klopp has a solitary absentee in Brazilian striker Roberto Firmino for the second leg of the UCL semi-final fixture. Firmino, 30, is yet to recover from his foot injury.

Villarreal, on the other hand, have a major worry of their own. Arnaut Danjuma and Yeremy Pino missed training and are termed as doubtful for the fixture. Former Liverpool defender Alberto Moreno is out with a knee injury while Spanish striker Gerard Moreno has reportedly resumed training after recovering from a hamstring problem. 

Villarreal vs Liverpool odds for UEFA Champions League 2021-22

Villarreal: 4.60

Liverpool: 1.70

Draw: 4.00

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Note: Odds are subject to change.

Villarreal vs Liverpool recent form

Liverpool warmed up for the second leg of their UCL 2021-22 semi-final with a 1-0 win over Newcastle, which maintained their push for the Premier League title. Unbeaten in 12 games across competitions, the Merseysiders will look to seal their place in the final without breaking much sweat.

As for Villarreal, they are coming off a 1-2 loss against relegation-threatened Deportivo Alaves. The result was just another instance of their inconsistent form this term but the Yellow Submarines are unbeaten in their previous 12 games on home soil.

Villarreal: L, L, W, W, D

Liverpool: W, W, W, W, W

Villarreal vs Liverpool head-to-head

The head-to-head record between Villarreal and Liverpool is in favour of Liverpool, with two wins and a loss in three meetings.

Villarreal win: 1

Liverpool win: 2

Draw: 0

Villarreal vs Liverpool prediction and tips for UEFA Champions League 2021-22

Liverpool are backed by the odds to win the second leg of their UEFA Champions League 2021-22 semi-final against Villarreal.

The Reds have not lost a game in 12 matches across all competitions, and thus, have momentum on their side. Villarreal, despite being on a 12-game unbeaten run at the Estadio de la Cerámica, will be the underdogs in their own backyard. 

Liverpool, unbeaten against Spanish opposition in the UCL this term, however, cannot afford to rest on their laurels against Unai Emery’s giant-killers, who have sent European giants like Juventus and Bayern Munich packing already from this season’s UCL.

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The UEFA Champions League 2021-22 semi-final will begin on Wednesday, April 27 with Manchester City taking on Real Madrid. The match will start at 12:30 AM IST (Indian Standard Time).

Real Madrid, who knocked out last season’s champions Chelsea in the quarter-finals, will be making their 31st appearance in the UCL semi-finals and will face a City team that finished as runners-up in the previous edition.

Real Madrid and Manchester City have met on six occasions in the past and have a balanced head-to-head record of each having managed two wins and two losses. The remaining two matches ended in draws.

Man City will host the first leg of the UEFA Champions League 2021-22 semi-final fixture at the Etihad stadium, while record winners Madrid will entertain Pep Guardiola’s Cityzens at the Santiago Bernabeu on May 5.

In the other bracket, Liverpool will be making their first UCL semi-final appearance since their championship winning campaign in 2018-19. The Reds will go up against a Villarreal team that last reached this stage in the 2005-06 season. As a matter of fact, the Yellow Submarines�?last semi-final opponent was an English team (Arsenal).

UEFA Champions League 2021-22 semi-final: Schedule, fixtures and India match times

All match times are in Indian Standard Time (IST).

Wednesday, April 27

Manchester City vs Real Madrid - 12:30 AM IST

Thursday, April 28

Liverpool vs Villarreal - 12:30 AM IST

Wednesday, May 4

Villarreal vs Liverpool - 12:30 AM IST

Thursday, May 5

Real Madrid vs Manchester City - 12:30 AM IST

Where to watch UCL 2021-22 semi-finals live in India?

The UEFA Champions League 2021-22 semi-finals will be telecast live on the Sony TEN 2 and Sony TEN 2 HD TV channels in India.

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Liverpool host Villarreal in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League 2021-22 semi-finals at Anfield in the early hours of Thursday, April 28. The match will start at 12:30 AM IST (Indian Standard Time).

Jurgen Klopp luckily has no players suspended for the first leg of the UCL semi-final fixture. However, the only injury concern at hand is Brazilian striker Roberto Firmino. The 30-year-old, who can operate as a striker or an attacking midfielder, sat out the Merseyside derby with a foot injury. Although as things stand, Firmino could yet be involved on Wednesday.

Villarreal, on the other hand, have a major worry of their own. Spanish striker Gerard Moreno picked up a major hamstring strain in a 2-1 win over Getafe on April 17 and is set to be out of action till May. 

Liverpool vs Villarreal odds for UEFA Champions League 2021-22

Liverpool: 1.28

Villarreal: 10.50

Draw: 5.80

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Liverpool vs Villarreal recent form

Liverpool have kept two clean sheets in their last two games in the Premier League, an improvement from conceding in their previous four matches across all competitions. Unbeaten in overall 10 games, the Merseysiders enter as the in-form side in the contest 

As for Villarreal, they have lost just three of their last ten matches across all competitions. Unai Emery’s team are the underdogs in the UCL 2021-22 and qualified for the semi-finals of the Champions League at the expense of German powerhouses Bayern Munich.  

Liverpool: W, W, W, D, D

Villarreal: W, W, D, D, W

Liverpool vs Villarreal head-to-head

The head-to-head record between Liverpool and Villarreal is evenly poised, with both teams winning one game each.

Liverpool win: 1

Villarreal win: 1

Draw: 0

Liverpool vs Villarreal prediction and tips for UEFA Champions League 2021-22

Liverpool are the outright favourites to win the first leg of their UEFA Champions League 2021-22 semi-final against Villarreal.

The Reds�?results amidst a hectic April schedule is an indicator of their unwavering ambition for a quadruple, and given they are unbeaten against Spanish opposition in the UCL this term, Liverpool stand in good stead to maintain the record against Villarreal.

Unai Emery’s Villarreal have been nothing short of giant-killers this season and they will be eager to put on a confident performance against Liverpool in their own backyard.

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The UEFA Champions League 2021-22 quarter-final and semi-final draw will be held at the UEFA's headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland on Friday, March 18.

Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Benfica, Villareal and defending champions Chelsea are the eight teams that have qualified for the quarter-finals.

While six-time champions Bayern thrashed RB Salzburg 8-2 on aggregate over two rounds in their round of 16 clash, Premier League side Liverpool edged out Inter 2-1 on aggregate to secure their place in the last eight.

On the other hand, 13-time winners Real Madrid registered an epic comeback to stun star-studded Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 3-2 on aggregate over two legs to seal their spot in the quarter-final.

Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City hammered Sporting 5-0 on aggregate while their city rivals Manchester United suffered a 1-2 defeat against Spanish outfit Atletico Madrid to be knocked out of the tournament.

Reigning champions Chelsea and La Liga side Villareal secured 4-1 victories on aggregate over Lille and Juventus respectively to book their place in the UCL 2021-22 quarter-final.

In another round of 16 clash, Benfica pipped Ajax 3-2 on aggregate over two legs to seal their place in the last eight.

As per the format of the draw, any team can face the other side in the final eight irrespective of their country’s origin or past fixtures in the ongoing season.

The matches will be played in home and away format in quarter-finals and semi-finals with no away goals rules a part of the competition anymore.

Where to watch UCL 2021-22 quarter-final and semi-final draw live in India?

The UEFA Champions League 2021-22 quarter-final and semi-final draw will be telecast live at 4:30 PM IST on Sony TEN 2 and their corresponding HD TV Channel on Friday, March 18.

Live streaming of UCL 2021-22 quarter-final and semi-final draw will be available on the SonyLIV app and website.

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The first leg schedule of the UEFA Champions League 2021-22 round of 16 will kick off with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) hosting Real Madrid (RM) on Wednesday, February 16.

PSG, who finished second in Group A, will lock horns with Real Madrid in the round of 16 for the first time since the 2017-18 campaign. The first leg meeting will be played at the Parc des Princes. Watch live in India!

The next big game in the schedule is Liverpool’s hosting of Inter Milan. Six-time winners Liverpool were one of the three teams to have a 100 per cent winning record in the group stages and will entertain an Inter side that last won against the Merseysiders back in May 1965.

Defending champions Chelsea, recently crowned the FIFA Club World Cup champions, will face Ligue 1 side Lille OSC.

The last standout fixture in the first leg schedule of the UEFA Champions League 2021-22 round of 16 sees Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid take on Manchester United.

Both sides have had a topsy-turvy campaign so far in their respective domestic leagues, but, this fixture is surely one to not miss out on considering Cristiano Ronaldo returns to face one of his favourite opponents.

UEFA Champions League 2021-22 round of 16 first leg: Schedule, fixtures and India match times

All match times are in Indian Standard Time

Wednesday, February 16

Paris Saint-Germain vs Real Madrid - 1:30 AM IST

Sporting CP vs Manchester City - 1:30 AM IST

Thursday, February 17

Inter Milan vs Liverpool - 1:30 AM IST

RB Salzburg vs Bayern Munich - 1:30 AM IST

Wednesday, February 23

Chelsea vs Lille OSC - 1:30 AM IST

Villarreal vs Juventus - 1:30 AM IST

Thursday, February 24

Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United - 1:30 AM IST

Benfica vs Ajax - 1:30 AM IST

Where to watch UCL 2021-22 round of 16 first leg live in India?

The UEFA Champions League 2021-22 round of 16 first leg will be telecast live at 1:30 AM IST on the Sony TEN 1 and Sony TEN 2 SD and HD TV channels in India.

Live streaming of UCL 2021-22 round of 16 first leg will be available on the SonyLIV app and website.

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Manchester United (MUN) host Europa League winners Villarreal (VIL) in the Reds�?first home game of the UEFA Champions League 2021-22 season at Old Trafford on Thursday, September 30. The game will kick off at 12:30 AM IST.

MUN vs VIL Dream11 Prediction

Manchester United, three-time UEFA Champions League winners, opened their 2021-22 campaign with a loss at Young Boys thus putting pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to answer his critics given that his team has lost despite fielding their high-profile summer recruits like Cristiano Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane.

The Red Devils, who have lost three of their last four games across all competitions, face Villarreal in the Champions League for just the fifth time. As a matter of fact, the previous four encounters have ended in a 0-0 stalemate.

Villarreal, on the other hand, are unbeaten across all competitions this term since losing the UEFA Super Cup match on penalties to Chelsea. While they have picked one win along the way, the Yellow Submarines have managed to hold Madrid clubs - Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid - to draws, meaning they will be difficult to beat for the Red Devils. 

MUN vs VIL Dream11 team tips for UEFA Champions League 2021-22

Top tip: Best forward

Cristiano Ronaldo had scored in every game on his return to Manchester United until the 0-1 loss to Aston Villa in the Premier League last week. The Portugal legend has a record of 13 goals and five assists in 19 meetings against Villarreal across all competitions and he will aim to find his first goal against them in a United shirt.

Top tip: Best midfielder

Dani Parejo starts as the top midfielder for the MUN vs VIL clash. The Spanish midfielder has been made to play in a defensive role by Unai Emery this season, and will be tasked with foiling the attacking prowess of United’s Bruno Fernandes in the midfield engine room.

Top tip: Best defender and goalkeeper

With Harry Maguire out injured, Raphaël Varane will be the defensive leader in Man United’s four-man backline. The Frenchman managed four clean sheets against Villarreal during his time at Real Madrid, and will hope to keep another clean sheet in the Red Devils�?first UCL game at Old Trafford this term.

When it comes to goalkeepers, David de Gea is the first-choice pick. The Spanish custodian has conceded seven goals and kept one clean sheet across all competitions this term, but fantasy football owners will be aware that he’s been in fine form this season and will be difficult to beat for Villareal’s attackers.

MUN vs VIL probable playing XI

MUN probable XI (4-2-3-1): David de Gea (goalkeeper); Diego Dalot, Raphael Varane, Victor Lindelof, Alex Telles; Scott McTominay, Paul Pogba; Mason Greenwood, Bruno Fernandes (captain), Jadon Sancho; Cristiano Ronaldo

VIL probable XI (4-3-3): Geronimo Ruill (goalkeeper); Juan Foyth, Raul Albiol, Pau Torres, Alfonso Pedraza; Dani Parejo (captain), Etienne Capoue, Manu Trigueros; Moi Gomez, Paco Alcacer, Arnaut Danjuma

SportsAdda will bring you MUN vs VIL live score.

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Chelsea, the reigning UEFA Champions League winners, will face Villarreal in the 2021 UEFA Super Cup clash at Windsor Park in Belfast on Thursday, August 12.

Thomas Tuchel won the UCL within five months of his appointment as Chelsea manager, leading the Blues to their second top-tier European title. Tuchel, the third successive German manager to lift the Champions League trophy, seems poised to lead his Chelsea side to their first UEFA Super Cup since 1998-99.

Villarreal, the 2020-21 Europa League champions, will make their first appearance in the UEFA Super Cup. The La Liga side, coached by former Arsenal boss and four-time UEL winning coach Unai Emery, beat Manchester United in last season’s final to win their maiden continental honour.

Chelsea will start as favourites against Villarreal in the European curtain raiser for the 2021-22 season, and as far as the head-to-head record goes, both sides will lock horns for the first time in a competitive match.

Chelsea team news and injury update

Manager Thomas Tuchel is expected to field a Chelsea team that will miss the services of first-team regulars like Mason Mount, Thiago Silva, Reece James, Ben Chilwell, Cesar Azpilicueta and Jorginho.

Tammy Abraham, the subject of a move away from Stamford Bridge, could start up front alongside Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech.

While Romelu Lukaku is expected to complete a high-profile return to the Blues this week, the Belgian striker is unlikely to make it into the team that will face Villarreal.

Villarreal team news and injury update

Spanish midfielder Dani Parejo is the only known Villarreal player currently on the club’s injury list.

Boulaye Dia and Aissa Mandi, who joined the Yellow Submarines in the summer transfer window, could start in Thursday’s UEFA Super Cup game against Chelsea.

Villarreal’s midfield options will be boosted by welcoming back Vicente Iborra and Etienne Capoue from injuries.

Where to watch Chelsea vs Villarreal live in India?

The Chelsea vs Villarreal UCL match will be telecast live at 12:30 AM IST on Sony TEN 2 and Sony TEN 2 HD TV channels in India, on Thursday, August 12.

Live streaming of Chelsea vs Villarreal will be available on the SonyLIV app and website.

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A dominant Manchester United travel to Italy to take on AS Roma, while Arsenal play host to Villarreal in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League semi-final in the early hours of Friday.

The two English teams endured contrasting results in the first leg as Man United won their tie 6-2 and Arsenal lost 2-1. 

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men will play at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome with a strong advantage and a foot in the UEL final. The record English champions are in good form; they have lost just one of their last 22 matches in all competitions and are unbeaten away from home in the UEFA Europa League.

AS Roma, on the other hand, are without a win in their last six games across all competitions and have scored a mere seven goals during the tenure. The Italia team have a four-goal deficit to overcome and are coming on the back of a 2-0 loss against Sampdoria in their away game in Serie A.

Meanwhile, the Arsenal vs Villarreal game will see former Gunners manager Unai Emery returning to the Emirates Stadium for the first time since being sacked in November 2019. The Spanish team hasn’t been in the best of form this season, yet they managed to win the first leg. 

Arsenal, however, have the all-important away goal advantage. But they will be without Dani Ceballos, who was sent off in the first leg, and perhaps Kieran Tierney and Alexandre Lacazette, who are carrying injuries.

Where to watch the UEFA Europa League semi-final second leg live in India?

The AS Roma vs Manchester United fixture will be telecast live on Sony Ten 2 SD and HD, Sony Ten 3 SD and HD (Hindi) and the Arsenal vs Villarreal match will be available on Sony Ten 1 SD and HD. Both matches start at 12:30 AM on Friday.

Live streaming of UEFA Europa League semi-finals will be available on the SonyLIV app and website.

SportsAdda will bring you UEFA Europa League live scores.

Featured photo: AFP / Paul Ellis