Real Madrid will be looking to chalk up another victory and move a step closer to La Liga glory when they play host to Real Sociedad on Saturday (20:00 KO), while there are also huge games involving Barcelona and Atletico Madrid this weekend. Los Blancos head into this fixture on a two-game winning run, having […]
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Seville Derby Headlines La Liga Weekend
La Liga’s weekend action sees four games on both Saturday and Sunday with the Sevilla derby between Sevilla and Real Betis the standout match. Real Six Clear A quick check of the table before this week’s action shows Real Madrid with a six-point lead at the top but it’s the two Sevilla sides who are […]
La Liga Title Race Gathers Pace
La Liga leaders Real Madrid will be looking to put the pressure on title rivals Sevilla in what could be a defining weekend in the Spanish title race. Real currently hold a four-point advantage at the top of the standings, but they could extend that gap to seven by beating relegation-threatened Alaves at the Bernabeu […]
Sevilla Can Up The Pressure on Real
Real Madrid were dumped out of the Spanish Cup by Athletic Bilbao on Thursday and will be looking to bounce back as they try to maintain their four point lead at the top of La Liga when they take on Granada. Elsewhere, Sevilla will look to keep up the gallop when they face Osasuna and […]
Yellow Submarine Hoping to Sink Atletico
Villarreal will hope to move to within one point of Atletico Madrid this weekend as they try to bring Diego Simeone’s side back down to earth in La Liga on Sunday. The Yellow Submarine were eliminated from the Copa del Rey in midweek, but they have looked menacing under coach Unai Emery in the league. […]
Real and Barca Headline Saturday’s La Liga Action
Leaders Real Madrid and top-four chasing Barcelona are both in La Liga action on Saturday among four top-flight games in Spain. The matches are spread out across the day, culminating with Real’s home clash with Valencia at the Bernabeu, which gets underway at 8pm. Real Five Points Clear Carlo Ancelotti’s side have a five-point lead […]
Real Madrid Primed as La Liga Resumes
The new year brings with it a fresh batch of La Liga fixtures with Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona all involved in fixtures this weekend. While the title race is looking like a foregone conclusion, there is still plenty to be decided in the second half of the season with battles for the European […]
Barca Set For More Struggles At Sevilla
A handful of La Liga games are taking place this week with all the big guns in action for the last time before Christmas. Real Madrid still top the table comfortably despite being held to a goalless draw by relegation-threatened Cadiz at the weekend. Sevilla lead the chasing pack and they have a very tasty […]
Barcelona Out to Prove Their Worth
New Barcelona manager Xavi has enjoyed a good start to his reign at Camp Nou, but his team’s credentials will be tested this week as they prepare to travel to Villarreal on Saturday night. Barca are seventh in the table, and they will need a win this weekend to prove they can compete with the […]
Real Madrid to Keep the Pressure On
Real Madrid will be looking to return to the top of La Liga this weekend when they travel to face Granada in their first game back after the international break. Carlo Ancelotti’s side are second in the league table after a string of impressive results, but they will need Real Sociedad to slip up against […]
Madrid Hoping to Turn up the Heat on Soceidad
Managerless Barcelona are also in action on Saturday afternoon when they travel to Celta Vigo, while league-leaders Real Sociedad are not in action until Sunday evening. Momentum on Madrid’s Side Carlo Ancelotti’s side have yet to hit their peak this season, but that could be a good thing for their fanbase, with Madrid still second […]
Ancelotti’s Men Hoping to Gain Ground on League Leaders Sociedad
Carlo Ancelotti’s side travel to Elche for a 13:00 KO on Saturday and with Sociedad not playing until Sunday, it will give them the chance to put the pressure on. Barcelona play their first game of the campaign without Ronald Koeman on Saturday against Alaves, while defending champions Atletico Madrid host Real Betis at 15:15 […]
El Clasico Tops Bill in La Liga
Barcelona will hope to take advantage of a stumbling Real Madrid when they head to the Nou Camp for the first El Clasico of the season on Saturday. It’s shaping up to be one of the most exciting campaigns in La Liga for a long time with no clear favourite after the first few months. […]
Sociedad Can Steal March on Rivals
Real Sociedad have the opportunity to climb to the top of La Liga this weekend with rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid not playing. The Madrid duo appealed for their games against Athletic Bilbao and Granada to be postponed due to the unavailability of their South American stars. The Spanish Superior Sports Council upheld La […]
Stumbling Barca Head to the Capital
Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman is understood to be on the verge of losing his job and he won’t be relishing a trip to defending champions Atletico Madrid on Saturday. Atleti to Hold Misfiring Barca at Bay Barcelona sit sixth in the standings after a mixed start to 2021-22, winning three and drawing three of their […]
Champions Head to Getafe, While More Woes May Beckon for Barca
A full list of La Liga fixtures await this midweek with matters at both ends of the table to discuss. Barcelona’s woeful 1-1 draw with Granada on Monday marked a fitting end to a thrilling matchday five in the Spanish top flight and there is sure to be further excitement waiting in the wings. Atleti […]
Important Weekend for La Liga’s Big Boys
Another fascinating weekend of La Liga action beckons with Spain’s top-flight providing entertainment on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Cadiz’s long trip north to Galicia to face Celta Vigo is Friday’s fare but our first picks come from the capital and Saturday’s standout game. Much to Play for in Madrid Both champions Atletico and Athletic […]
Real Could Suffer at Hands of In-Form Betis
It’s Matchday Three in La Liga and we have just two teams with a 100% record, with Sevilla and defending champions Atletico Madrid securing six points. After a summer of turmoil at both Barcelona and Real Madrid, the other teams in Spain will feel this is their best chance of securing the La Liga title. […]
Barca and Koeman Face Away Day Examination
It’s the second round of La Liga matches this weekend and we should get a better idea as to where the teams are and at this early stage of the campaign. The big names all sealed opening weekend wins but can they back that up with success on Matchday Two, with Barcelona, Real Madrid and […]
Los Che Kick off New La Liga Season
The 2021/22 La Liga campaign gets up and running on Friday evening and it promises to be an intriguing battle at the Mestalla when Valencia take on Getafe, while there is plenty of action to get stuck into over the weekend. Bordalas Prepares for Getafe Reunion Jose Bordalas did a fantastic job at Getafe from […]