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Check out La Liga fixtures for 2015/2016 season

The 2015/2016 edition of the Spanish La Liga season kicked off yesterday, 21st August with a game between Malaga and Sevilla. Barcelona, Real Madrid and Athletico Madrid have games tomorrow. The League Champions will look to turn their defeat around when they face Athletico Bilbao having  beaten by the latter twice, it’s their third clash in a week . Real Madrid will take on newly promoted Sporting Gijon. Below are La Liga fixtures for the entire season.  the 2015/2016 La Liga season  promises to be 35 weeks of absolute entertainment and excitement. 
Like i mentioned a week ago, the Predict and Win Airtime segment has kicked off on this blog, all you have to do is to monitor the blog for the post, predict the scoreline of matches and win N1,000 airtime. Last week, no one got the scoreline for the Chelsea Vs Manchester City game as many believed Chelsea would thrash City.  

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Gerard Pique suspended for four games

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has been handed a four-match suspension following his dismissal in the Spanish Super Cup second leg against Athletic Bilbao. Pique protested angrily in the face of a linesman over an offside call during the course of the game and was red-carded by referee Carlos Velasco.
Velasco Carballo’s official report said that the Spain international used foul and abusive language when shouting at the assistant.

“In minute 55 the player [3] Pique Bernabeu, Gerard, was sent off for the following reason: shouting at an assistant referee, “I s— on your f—ing mother,” the report said.
Gerard Pique has apologised for his behaviour in the 1-1 draw, which meant the match finished 5-1 in Athleti’s favour, but denied personally insulting the assistant referee.

However, the Spanish FA (RFEF) said the “video supports” the referee’s report’s claim that Pique did swear at the official.
The centre-back’s suspension means he is set to miss the Liga matches against Athletic (away), Malaga (home), Atletico Madrid (away) and Levante (home).

Pique, who has also been fined €3,005 and his club €1,400, has 10 business days from Thursday to appeal the sanction.
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Athletic Bilbao stuns Barcelona

Athletic Bilbao thrashed European champions, FC Barcelona 4nil in the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup at San Mames. Mikel San Jose opened the scoring after just 13 minutes with a screamer. The midfielder capitalized on an error from Ter Stegen to score from the center circle.
Arits Aduriz then went to to bag a hat trick to seal an emphatic win for Bilbao as they head on to the second leg.
It is the second time in two matches that Barcelona have conceded four goals, after their 5-4 victory over Sevilla in the Uefa Super Cup. Luis Enrique have however taken responsibility for the surprise loss owing to the significant changes he made in the squad. Luis Enrique said the changes were required after Sevilla took Barca to extra time three days earlier.

“There were a lot of changes but it had to be that way after playing for 120 minutes [on Tuesday],” the manager said. “I have made changes to the side and I accept the responsibility for the loss without hesitation.”
However, Luis Enrique was not giving up Barcelona’s quest to win six trophies in 2015, saying Barcelona can still win the Super Cup at the Camp Nou on Monday.
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