La Liga’s 20th Matchday: Crucial Games and Championship Race
La Liga resumes with its 20th round of matches following a week of Copa del Rey fixtures. This second matchday of 2025 features several high-profile encounters, including Getafe vs Barcelona, Real Madrid vs Las Palmas, and the Madrid derby between Leganés and Atlético Madrid.
Key fixtures for Matchday 20:
- Friday: Espanyol vs Valladolid
- Saturday: Girona vs Sevilla, Leganés vs Atlético Madrid, Betis vs Alavés, Getafe vs Barcelona
- Sunday: Celta Vigo vs Athletic Club, Real Madrid vs Las Palmas, Osasuna vs Rayo Vallecano, Valencia vs Real Sociedad
- Monday: Villarreal vs Mallorca
Atlético Madrid aims to maintain their lead at the top of the table as they face Leganés in the Madrid derby. They currently hold a one-point advantage over Real Madrid, who host Las Palmas at the Bernabéu. Barcelona travels to Getafe for a challenging away fixture.
The battle for European spots remains intense, with Villarreal, Mallorca, Real Sociedad, Girona, and Betis separated by minimal points. Villarreal’s clash with Mallorca on Monday could prove crucial in this race.
At the other end of the table, Friday’s match between Espanyol and Valladolid could be pivotal in the relegation fight, with the winner potentially escaping the drop zone. Valencia hosts Real Sociedad in another noteworthy fixture.
The round kicks off with Espanyol vs Valladolid on Friday and concludes with Villarreal vs Mallorca on Monday evening.