La Liga Preview: Barcelona Meet Real Madrid In The Super Cup Final As Villarreal Take On Alaves In A Crucial League Encounter

The Spanish football weekend peaks with Barcelona vs Real Madrid in the Super Cup final, while La Liga action continues with survival and European battles.

Spanish Super Cup Final: Barcelona vs Real Madrid

‎Barcelona arrive on a nine-game winning streak including a 5-0 semi-final demolition of Athletic Bilbao. Madrid edged Atletico 2-1 in their semi. Barcelona have won four of the last five El Clásicos.

‎Team News: Barca: Gavi, ter Stegen, Christensen (out); Yamal fit to return. Madrid: Mbappe returns; Alexander-Arnold, Militao, Brahim (out); Rodrygo, Rudiger (late tests).

‎Prediction: Barcelona 3–2 Real Madrid

Valencia vs Elche (La Liga)

‎Valencia lost 4-1 to Celta Vigo and are 18th. Elche sit ninth but have yet to win away from home this season.

‎Team News: Valencia: Duro, Diakhaby, Agirrezabala (out). Elche: Redondo, Silva return; Fort, Rafa Mir (out).

‎Prediction: Valencia 1–1 Elche

Villarreal vs Alaves

‎Villarreal are third after a 3-1 win at Elche. Alaves haven’t won in over a month and have one of the league’s weakest scoring records.

‎Team News: Villarreal: Costa, Cabanes (out); Veiga, Buchanan return. Alaves: Protesoni (suspended), Garces (long-term out).

‎Prediction: Villarreal 2–0 Alaves

Girona vs Osasuna

‎Girona have the worst defensive record in the league but have won two of their last three. Osasuna have lost just once since late November.

‎Team News: Girona: Van de Beek, Portu, Juan Carlos (out). Osasuna: Boyomo, Benito (out).

‎Prediction: Girona 1–1 Osasuna