La Liga Preview: Barcelona Aim For 12th Consecutive Victory At Real Sociedad As Real Madrid Look To Bounce Back Against Levante

La Liga returns with crucial fixtures at both ends of the table.

Real Sociedad vs Barcelona

‎Barcelona are four points clear at the top on an 11-game winning streak. Sociedad are 11th but unbeaten under new boss Matarazzo with two wins and a draw.

‎Team News: Barca: Pedri, De Jong, Raphinha return after cup duty; Cancelo (loan) could feature. Sociedad: No major absences.

‎Prediction: Real Sociedad 1–3 Barcelona

Getafe vs Valencia

‎Getafe have lost five of their last six. Valencia sit 18th, winless in La Liga for nearly two months. Neither side has been scoring.

‎Team News: Valencia: Duro returns from suspension; Gayà, Danjuma expected to start.

‎Prediction: Getafe 1–1 Valencia

Real Madrid vs Levante

‎Arbeloa’s first league test after a Copa del Rey exit to Albacete. Madrid have won eight of nine home league games. Bellingham, Mbappe, Valverde, and Courtois all return.

‎Team News: Madrid: Full strength expected. Levante: Improved under Castro but still 19th.

‎Prediction: Real Madrid 3–1 Levante

Real Betis vs Villarreal

‎Villarreal are third, eight points off the top with exceptional away form. Betis have taken one point from their last two La Liga games.

‎Team News: Betis: Isco out; AFCON absences thin the squad. Villarreal: Pérez, Mikautadze leading the line.

‎Prediction: Real Betis 1–2 Villarreal

Mallorca vs Athletic Bilbao

‎Mallorca have one home defeat all season. Athletic are eighth with only eight away points and were beaten 5-0 by Barcelona in the Super Cup.

‎Team News: Athletic: Laporte, Berenguer, Prados (out); relying on Williams brothers and Guruzeta.

‎Prediction: Mallorca 1–1 Athletic Bilbao