Real Madrid has taken the top spot in La Liga after surpassing FC Barcelona in the 25th round. The team faces a tough away match against Osasuna at the El Sadar stadium on Saturday following their recent 1-0 victory over Benfica in the Champions League.
Osasuna’s forward Victor Munoz, who joined from Real Madrid’s B-team last summer, and veteran striker Ante Budimir, with 11 goals in La Liga, will be key players to watch. Meanwhile, Barcelona, under coach Hansi Flick, aims to shore up its defense after recent defeats and faces Levante on Sunday.
Barcelona, recovering from a lackluster performance, will miss Marcus Rashford and Pedri against Levante. Levante, on the other hand, suffered a 1-0 loss to Villarreal and sits seven points from safety after a series of defeats.
Villarreal’s recent victory has propelled them to third place in the table, ahead of Atletico Madrid. Valencia, after a crucial win, faces a tough derby against Villarreal. Valencia will be without key players due to suspension and injuries.
Atletico Madrid, facing Espanyol, will need to rotate players after a challenging Champions League draw. Athletic Club and Elche kick off the round of games, with Athletic seeking a third consecutive win to avoid relegation worries.
Real Betis eyes closing the gap on Atletico Madrid as they host Rayo Vallecano. Sevilla, led by coach Matias Almeyda, begins a crucial match against Getafe in the relegation battle.
Mallorca starts their game against Celta Vigo in the bottom three, with Celta aiming to end a winless streak. Vedat Muriqi poses a significant threat for Mallorca with 16 goals this season.
The round of matches concludes with Alaves hosting Girona, who are boosted by a recent win over Barcelona.
