Cup drama and title tension dominate the weekend as the FA Cup takes centre stage in England, while decisive fixtures unfold in La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1. SuperSport will broadcast the key action live on DStv and GOtv.
FA Cup: Giants, Giant-Killers Collide
The fourth-round spotlight begins on Friday at 8:45 PM as Hull host Chelsea. It marks an emotional return for Liam Rosenior to his former club. Chelsea are dealing with defensive injuries but have promised a strong lineup after their midweek league draw.
Saturday features a “David vs Goliath” tie at 4:00 PM when Man City welcome Salford. City scored ten in the previous round and, even with rotation expected, remain overwhelming favourites.
At 6:45 PM, Villa host Newcastle in a meeting of two sides regaining momentum. Villa’s formidable home form meets a Newcastle side battling defensive injuries.
Liverpool close Saturday at 9:00 PM against Brighton. Injuries continue to stretch Arne Slot’s squad, while Brighton will sense opportunity after recent cup success.
Sunday sees Stoke face Fulham at 3:00 PM, with the Premier League side expected to triumph despite a physical test. The weekend concludes at 5:30 PM as Arsenal host Wigan. With suspensions forcing changes, Arteta may lean on youth as the Gunners seek a response after dropped league points.
La Liga: Psychological Tests at the Top
La Liga resumes amid contrasting cup emotions. On Saturday at 4:15 PM, Getafe host Villarreal, with the visitors aiming to strengthen their top-four push after a four-goal display last week.
At 9:00 PM, Real Madrid welcome Real Sociedad knowing victory could send them top. Madrid are on a seven-game league winning streak, but Sociedad arrive confident from cup success.
Sunday’s action begins at 4:15 PM as Rayo Vallecano face Atletico. Simeone’s side must rediscover consistency after wildly contrasting recent performances.
At 6:30 PM, Levante meet Valencia in the Derbi del Turia, a tense relegation battle with both leaking goals.
Monday concludes at 9:00 PM with Girona hosting Barcelona. After their heavy cup defeat, Barca face a stern Catalan derby test with their one-point lead under threat.
La Liga fixtures air live on SS La Liga (DStv Ch. 204, GOtv Ch. 62).
Serie A: Derby d’Italia Takes Centre Stage
Matchday 25 opens Friday at 8:45 PM as Pisa host AC Milan. Milan remain unbeaten away and look to close the gap on leaders Inter, while Pisa continue to struggle near the bottom.
Saturday begins at 3:00 PM with Como against Fiorentina. The hosts boast one of the league’s strongest home records and will aim to build on recent momentum.
At 6:00 PM, Lazio meet Atalanta in a crucial European six-pointer before the headline clash at 8:45 PM as Inter face Juventus. Inter’s five-match winning run and eight-point cushion make them favourites, but the Derby d’Italia rarely lacks drama.
Sunday starts at 12:30 PM with Udinese hosting Sassuolo, both eager to recover from heavy defeats.
The round closes at 8:45 PM with Napoli against Roma. With only three points separating them, this Derby del Sole carries significant top-four implications.
Serie A matches are live on SS Africa 2 (DStv Ch. 208, GOtv Ch. 64).
Ligue 1: Leaders and Streaks Under the Spotlight
Ligue 1 begins Friday at 7:00 PM as Rennes host PSG. The leaders are in devastating form and look to extend their advantage. At 9:05 PM, Monaco face Nantes with the hosts aiming to capitalise on the visitors’ poor run.
Saturday features Marseille versus Strasbourg at 5:00 PM, with redemption on Marseille’s agenda, followed by Lille against Brest at 7:00 PM as Lille chase their first win of 2026. Paris FC host Lens at 9:05 PM, with Lens still PSG’s closest challengers.
Sunday concludes at 8:45 PM as Lyon meet Nice. Lyon’s 12-game winning streak has made them the league’s form side, while Nice remain stubborn but inconsistent.
Ligue 1 fixtures air live on SS Football (DStv Ch. 205, GOtv Ch. 61), with selected matches on SS Africa 1 (DStv Ch. 207, GOtv Ch. 63).
Weekend Highlights
FA Cup
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Hull vs Chelsea – Fri, 8:45 PM
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Man City vs Salford – Sat, 4:00 PM
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Villa vs Newcastle – Sat, 6:45 PM
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Liverpool vs Brighton – Sat, 9:00 PM
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Stoke vs Fulham – Sun, 3:00 PM
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Arsenal vs Wigan – Sun, 5:30 PM
La Liga
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Getafe vs Villarreal – Sat, 4:15 PM
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Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad – Sat, 9:00 PM
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Rayo vs Atletico – Sun, 4:15 PM
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Levante vs Valencia – Sun, 6:30 PM
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Girona vs Barcelona – Mon, 9:00 PM
Serie A
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Pisa vs AC Milan – Fri, 8:45 PM
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Como vs Fiorentina – Sat, 3:00 PM
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Lazio vs Atalanta – Sat, 6:00 PM
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Inter vs Juventus – Sat, 8:45 PM
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Udinese vs Sassuolo – Sun, 12:30 PM
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Napoli vs Roma – Sun, 8:45 PM
Ligue 1
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Rennes vs PSG – Fri, 7:00 PM
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Monaco vs Nantes – Fri, 9:05 PM
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Marseille vs Strasbourg – Sat, 5:00 PM
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Lille vs Brest – Sat, 7:00 PM
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Paris FC vs Lens – Sat, 9:05 PM
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Lyon vs Nice – Sun, 8:45 PM
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