La Liga Preview: Fixtures, Lineups, Injuries & Predictions

‎High-stakes La Liga weekend with the title race, European spots, and relegation all at play.

Elche vs Barcelona

‎Barcelona are one point clear of Real Madrid and aim to extend their lead. They arrive after a 3-0 win over Real Oviedo. Elche have taken just two points from their last four games.

‎Team News: Elche: Fort, Febas (out). Barca: Gavi, Christensen, Pedri (out); De Jong returns from suspension.

‎Prediction: Elche 0–2 Barcelona

Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano

‎Madrid have won five consecutive league matches. A sixth keeps them in the title race. Rayo have not won at the Bernabéu since 1996.

‎Team News: Madrid: Alexander-Arnold, Militao, Mendy, Rudiger (out); Bellingham, Mbappe, Vinicius to start. Rayo: Mumin, Ratiu (out).

‎Prediction: Real Madrid 3–1 Rayo Vallecano

Levante vs Atletico Madrid

‎Atletico are third with 44 points, unbeaten in four of their last five. Levante are 19th but beat Elche 3-2 at home last weekend.

‎Team News: Atletico: Griezmann (out); Lenglet fit, G. Simeone returns. Levante: Brugue (out); Elgezabal, Garcia, Pampin (doubts).

‎Prediction: Levante 1–2 Atletico Madrid

Osasuna vs Villarreal

‎Villarreal are on a four-game losing streak. Osasuna have the sixth-best home record in La Liga and have won three of their last five.

‎Team News: Osasuna: Benito (out); Catena returns from suspension. Villarreal: Costa, Cabanes, Kambwala, Foyth (out).

‎Prediction: Osasuna 2–2 Villarreal