{
  "id": 7759581,
  "title": "Dates and kick-off times confirmed: matchday 9 in LALIGA 📆",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/dates-and-kick-off-times-confirmed-matchday-9-in-laliga",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T10:04:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dates-kick-off-times-confirmed-100400286.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LALIGA EA SPORTS has officially disclosed the dates and kick-off times for Matchday 9 of the 2026/2027 season. The day begins on Friday, October 16, as the match between RC Deportivo and Levante UD kicks off at Riazor at 9:00 p.m. The weekend is filled with top-tier football, with Saturday, October 17, featuring standout fixtures. On that day, RCD Espanyol takes on Atlético de Madrid at 2:00 p.m., followed by Villarreal CF vs. Elche CF at 4:15 p.m. Real Betis will play against FC Barcelona at 6:30 p.m., and Valencia CF vs. Athletic Club will conclude Saturday's matches at 9:00 p.m. Sunday, October 18, brings more games with CA Osasuna vs. Racing de Santander at 2:00 p.m. and Celta vs. Deportivo Alavés at 4:15 p.m. The evening slot sees Málaga CF face Real Sociedad at 6:30 p.m., followed by the headline match at 9:00 p.m., featuring Real Madrid and Sevilla FC at the Santiago Bernabéu. The football weekend concludes on Monday, October 19, at 9:00 p.m., with Getafe CF vs. Rayo Vallecano at the Coliseum.",
  "summary": "LALIGA EA SPORTS has officially announced the dates and kickoff times for Matchday 9 of the 2026/2027 season.The action will get underway on Friday, October 16 at Riazor with the clash between RC Depo...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}