La Liga Matchday 21: Fixtures and Preview
La Liga returns with its 21st round of matches, highlighted by Barcelona vs Valencia, Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal, and Valladolid vs Real Madrid. Here’s a rundown of the fixtures:
- Friday: Las Palmas vs Osasuna (21:00)
- Saturday:
- Mallorca vs Real Betis (14:00)
- Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal (16:15)
- Sevilla vs Espanyol (18:30)
- Valladolid vs Real Madrid (21:00)
- Sunday:
- Rayo Vallecano vs Girona (14:00)
- Real Sociedad vs Getafe (16:15)
- Athletic Club vs Leganes (18:30)
- Barcelona vs Valencia (21:00)
- Monday: Alaves vs Celta Vigo (21:00)
Real Madrid aims to maintain their league leadership as they face bottom-placed Valladolid, currently two points ahead of Atletico Madrid. Atletico hosts Villarreal at the Civitas Metropolitano, while Barcelona welcomes Valencia to Montjuic. The battle for European spots intensifies with Villarreal, Mallorca, Real Sociedad, and Girona closely matched on points.
A crucial relegation battle unfolds as Sevilla faces Espanyol on Saturday. Las Palmas vs Osasuna kicks off the matchday on Friday, with Alaves vs Celta Vigo concluding it on Monday. These fixtures will shape both the title race and the fight against relegation as La Liga’s competitive season continues.