La Liga Matchday 23 Schedule and Preview
La Liga returns with Matchday 23, highlighted by the Madrid derby – a crucial match in the title race. Here’s the full schedule:
- Friday: Rayo Vallecano vs Valladolid (21:00)
- Saturday:
- Celta vs Betis (14:00)
- Athletic Club vs Girona (16:15)
- Las Palmas vs Villarreal (18:30)
- Real Madrid vs Atlético Madrid (21:00)
- Sunday:
- Alavés vs Getafe (14:00)
- Valencia vs Leganés (16:15)
- Real Sociedad vs Espanyol (18:30)
- Sevilla vs Barcelona (21:00)
- Monday: Mallorca vs Osasuna (21:00)
The Madrid derby winner will claim the top spot in the league. Barcelona faces Sevilla at the Sánchez Pizjuán, hoping to gain ground depending on the Madrid derby result. The battle for European spots remains tight, with Villarreal, Mallorca, Rayo Vallecano, Girona, and Real Sociedad closely packed in the standings. At the bottom, Valencia vs Leganés on Sunday is crucial in the relegation fight.
The round kicks off with Rayo Vallecano vs Valladolid on Friday and concludes with Mallorca vs Osasuna on Monday.