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LeBron's homecoming, Malaysia vs Myanmar, London derby: What to watch this week
For the week of November 19, football continues to dominate Astro's sports content with a mix of club and international action. That being said, there are still other non-football spectacles you should keep an eye on. Below are the top 10 sporting events you can watch on Astro and Astro GO this week (coverage is subject to change).
Date & Time: Thursday, November 22 @ 9am
Channel: Astro Supersport 3
LeBron James returns to his old hunting ground this week as the Los Angeles Lakers head over to the Quicken Loans Arena to conclude their three-game road trip. Will it be a hero's welcome or a chorus of boos for the former Cavalier?
Date & Time: Thursday, November 22 @ 4pm
Channel: Fox Sports 2
The time has come for Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) to find out about their opponents in next year's AFC Champions League. The Malaysian Super League champions are set to become the first local side to play in the top-tier Asian competition, and could be joined by rivals Perak if they make it past the qualifying stage.
Date & Time: Sunday, November 25 @ 1:30am
Channel: Astro Supersport 3
The London derby between Spurs and Chelsea is arguably the must-watch Premier League game of the week, especially with them sitting fourth and third respectively. It also kicks off Tottenham's run of three straight tough matches as they will go up against Inter Milan and Arsenal afterwards.
Date & Time: Sunday, November 25 @ 3:45am
Channel: beIN Sports
Atletico have not beaten Barcelona in recent meetings, but the timing of this top-of-the-table clash could not be any better for Diego Simeone's team to end their woeful run of results (and overtake them on the league table). The Catalan side have been going through patchy form throughout the season and suffered a shock 4-3 loss to Real Betis just before the international break, while Atletico have picked up morale-boosting wins over Borussia Dortmund and Athletic Bilbao.
Date & Time: Sunday, November 25 @ 8pm
Channel: Fox Sports
With Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes sealing both drivers' and constructors' championships, there's only pride left to race for in the 2018 season's curtain call. Will Valtteri Bottas claim his first win of the season? Can Daniel Ricciardo and Fernando Alonso end their respective Red Bull and Formula One careers on a high note? Or is it going to be the Hamilton show again?
Date & Time: Sunday, November 25 @ 9:15pm
Channels: Astro Arena, Stadium Astro
The 2018 Sepak Takraw League (STL) Premier season enters the final gameweek with only two title contenders remaining: league leaders ATM Guardians and defending champions Penang Black Panthers. With this match being the final game of the Premier season, it could very well decide who will win the title.
UEFA Nations League: Germany vs Netherlands
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 20 @ 3:45am Channel: Astro Supersport 3 Will Germany, who lost 3-0 in their earlier meeting, suffer more misery at the Netherlands' hands in their final Group 1 encounter in the UEFA Nations League? The former world champions have already been relegated from the League A last week after the Dutch side beat France 2-0, and a demoralising result in the upcoming match against their traditional rivals will be the last thing they need.NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Los Angeles Lakers
Date & Time: Thursday, November 22 @ 9am
Channel: Astro Supersport 3
LeBron James returns to his old hunting ground this week as the Los Angeles Lakers head over to the Quicken Loans Arena to conclude their three-game road trip. Will it be a hero's welcome or a chorus of boos for the former Cavalier?
AFC Champions League Group Stage Draw
Date & Time: Thursday, November 22 @ 4pm
Channel: Fox Sports 2
The time has come for Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) to find out about their opponents in next year's AFC Champions League. The Malaysian Super League champions are set to become the first local side to play in the top-tier Asian competition, and could be joined by rivals Perak if they make it past the qualifying stage.
ONE: Conquest of Champions
Date & Time: Friday, November 23 @ 8:30pm Channel: Astro Supersport 2 The ONE Championships returns to Manila, the Philippines, this week with two of the country's best fighters being involved in title fights. ONE Heavyweight World Champion Brandon Vera is scheduled to defend his belt against Cage Warriors Heavyweight Champion Mauro Cerilli in the night’s main event, while the co-main event features Eduard Folayang against Amir Khan for the vacant ONE Lightweight World Championship.AFF Suzuki Cup: Malaysia vs Myanmar
Date & Time: Saturday, November 24 @ 8:30pm Channel: Fox Sports 2 It is all to play in this AFF Suzuki Cup match as third-place Malaysia, who lost a crucial match to Vietnam, welcome Group A leaders Myanmar to the Bukit Jalil National Stadium. The winners of this encounter are likely to progress to the semi-finals at the losing team's expense.EPL: Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea
Date & Time: Sunday, November 25 @ 1:30am
Channel: Astro Supersport 3
The London derby between Spurs and Chelsea is arguably the must-watch Premier League game of the week, especially with them sitting fourth and third respectively. It also kicks off Tottenham's run of three straight tough matches as they will go up against Inter Milan and Arsenal afterwards.
LaLiga: Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona
Date & Time: Sunday, November 25 @ 3:45am
Channel: beIN Sports
Atletico have not beaten Barcelona in recent meetings, but the timing of this top-of-the-table clash could not be any better for Diego Simeone's team to end their woeful run of results (and overtake them on the league table). The Catalan side have been going through patchy form throughout the season and suffered a shock 4-3 loss to Real Betis just before the international break, while Atletico have picked up morale-boosting wins over Borussia Dortmund and Athletic Bilbao.
2018 Hockey Women Champions Trophy Final
Date & Time: Sunday, November 25 @ 6:30pm Channel: Astro Supersport This year's Women's Hockey Champions Trophy, which commenced on Saturday, has already served shock results as title holders Argentina, who reached the last eight finals, winning six, have already lost their opening two matches, and hosts China have grabbed two commendable draws. With days left to the final, we could be in line for more surprises.F1: Abu Dhabi GP
Date & Time: Sunday, November 25 @ 8pm
Channel: Fox Sports
With Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes sealing both drivers' and constructors' championships, there's only pride left to race for in the 2018 season's curtain call. Will Valtteri Bottas claim his first win of the season? Can Daniel Ricciardo and Fernando Alonso end their respective Red Bull and Formula One careers on a high note? Or is it going to be the Hamilton show again?
STL: Kuala Lumpur Thunder vs ATM Guardians
Date & Time: Sunday, November 25 @ 9:15pm
Channels: Astro Arena, Stadium Astro
The 2018 Sepak Takraw League (STL) Premier season enters the final gameweek with only two title contenders remaining: league leaders ATM Guardians and defending champions Penang Black Panthers. With this match being the final game of the Premier season, it could very well decide who will win the title.Must-Watch Video