La Liga Matchday 22: Upcoming Fixtures and Key Battles
La Liga returns with its 22nd round of matches, featuring several crucial encounters that could impact both the title race and the relegation battle. The spotlight falls on Espanyol vs Real Madrid, a match with significant implications for both ends of the table.
Here’s the full fixture list for Matchday 22:
- Friday: Leganés vs Rayo Vallecano (21:00)
- Saturday:
- Getafe vs Sevilla (14:00)
- Villarreal vs Valladolid (16:15)
- Atlético Madrid vs Mallorca (18:30)
- Espanyol vs Real Madrid (21:00)
- Sunday:
- Barcelona vs Alavés (14:00)
- Valencia vs Celta Vigo (16:15)
- Osasuna vs Real Sociedad (18:30)
- Real Betis vs Athletic Club (21:00)
- Monday: Girona vs Las Palmas (21:00)
Real Madrid aims to maintain their lead at the top as they face relegation-threatened Espanyol. Atlético Madrid host Mallorca at the Cívitas Metropolitano, while Barcelona welcome Alavés to Montjuïc.
The battle for European spots remains intense, with Villarreal, Mallorca, Rayo Vallecano, Girona, and Real Sociedad all closely packed in the standings. Key fixtures in this context include Villarreal vs bottom-placed Valladolid, Rayo Vallecano’s trip to Leganés, Girona hosting Las Palmas, and Real Sociedad visiting Osasuna.
A crucial relegation six-pointer sees Valencia face Celta Vigo on Saturday, potentially reshaping the bottom of the table. The round kicks off with Leganés vs Rayo Vallecano on Friday and concludes with Girona vs Las Palmas on Monday evening.