La Liga Weekend Preview: Barcelona Aim To Pull Clear As Madrid, Atletico Look To Respond

La Liga Matchday 15 with Barcelona chasing daylight, Madrid and Atletico needing responses, and a relegation clash.

Real Betis vs Barcelona

‎Barcelona are top after a 3-1 win over Atletico. Betis are unbeaten in eight across all competitions with 24 points from 14 games. Betis have not beaten Barcelona at home in La Liga since 2008.

‎Team News: Barca: Ter Stegen, Gavi, Olmo (out); De Jong returns from illness. Betis: No major absences.

‎Prediction: Real Betis 2–3 Barcelona

Athletic Bilbao vs Atletico Madrid

‎Athletic lost 3-0 to Madrid midweek and have 13 of their 20 points at home. Atletico lost their first game in seven and are without Llorente and Le Normand (doubts).

‎Team News: Athletic: I. Williams (fitness doubt); Sancet returns. Atletico: Llorente, Le Normand (doubts).

‎Prediction: Athletic Bilbao 0–1 Atletico Madrid

Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo

‎Madrid have won all six home league games, conceding just two. Celta are 12th but have collected 11 away points from six matches. Madrid are missing Carvajal, Alexander-Arnold, and Mendy.

‎Team News: Madrid: Carvajal, Alexander-Arnold, Mendy (out); Guler expected to start. Celta: Iglesias, Aspas lead the line.

‎Prediction: Real Madrid 3–1 Celta Vigo

Elche vs Girona

‎Elche are 11th and undefeated at home. Girona are 18th with just three wins from 14 games, exited the Copa del Rey to a lower-tier side, and are without Portu, Van de Beek, and Stuani.

‎Prediction: Elche 1–0 Girona