Sports this weekend: IND vs AUS AFC Asian Cup, IND vs AUS 2nd T20I, Australian Open and more

There’s plenty of sporting action this weekend, with India facing Australia in their AFC Asian Cup opener in football, against USA in the FIH Olympic Qualifiers in hockey as well as against Afghanistan in cricket. There’s plenty more beyond matches involving the Indian team. The Spanish Super Cup set for an ‘El Clasico’ showdown with Real Madrid facing Barcelona in the final. As for the Premier League, Manchester rivals City and United are in action this weekend, taking on Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur respectively. Tennis is also set to welcome the first Grand Slam of the year with the first round of the Australian Open getting underway on Sunday, with defending champion Novak Djokovic eyeing a historic 25th title. And in the world of hockey, the India women’s team will be hoping to begin their qualifying campaign for the Paris Olympics on a positive note against USA in Ranchi. Here’s a detailed look at some of the major fixtures to watch out this weekend and the television channel or website where you can tune in for live coverage: Football AFC Asian Cup (Sports18/JioCinema)

Just one more day to go.. 🇭🇲🆚🇮🇳#AsianCup2023 #BlueTigers 🐯 #IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/fsHHtQqUKM

— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) January 12, 2024

Saturday Australia vs India at Al Rayyan — 5 pm China vs Tajikistan — 8 pm Uzbekistan vs Syria — 11 pm Sunday Japan vs Vietnam — 5 pm UAE vs Hong Kong — 8 pm Iran vs Palestine — 11 pm Premier League (Star Sports/Disney + Hotstar) Saturday Chelsea vs Fulham — 6 pm Newcastle United vs Manchester City — 11 pm Sunday Everton vs Aston Villa — 7.30 pm Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur — 10 pm Spanish Super Cup (Fancode)

THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH!#ElClásico pic.twitter.com/FdX7gsjETE

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 11, 2024

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