Last week's La Liga games delivered instant classics and controversial calls in almost all fixtures, especially in those having to do with the teams battling for the top spots. With that in mind, we could be in for some interesting games this weekend, with the top three contenders ready to add points to their tally.
Despite their controversial draw from last week, Real Madrid kept their lead unscathed against Girona. Los Blancos are now seven points ahead of the red and white side, but now they will also have to worry about Barcelona's surge, since the Blaugrana outfit is only traling by eight with El Clásico on the horizon.
As for the Catalan teams, Girona seem to have lost their momentum and have entered a downwards spiral following their recent results and some rough defeats, such as last week's against Mallorca. Now, their neighbors have a big chance to leapfrog them, which will force Michel's side to prove their worth in what will undoubtedly be a complicated game for the most enticing story of the 2023-24 La Liga season.
Meanwhile, Barcelona have ironically been brought back to life by Xavi's resignation, which has kept them from losing in their last seven fixtures across all comps. Their most recent match ended in a goalless draw, but Girona's defeat gave them hope to leapfrog them this weekend in case they find a way to claim one more victory this weekend.
When it comes to the relegation zone, Cádiz were the only team out of the bottom three to claim points, but they remain far from the safe spots due to Celta's win last week. Meanwhile, Granada and Almería seem destined to leave La Liga next season, with Almería not being able to win a single match after 27 opportunities.
Let us guide you through the upcoming weekend in La Liga.
Broadcast and streaming info for La Liga in the United States
This week's games will be available both on TV and via streaming platforms for fans to watch within the U.S. borders. This week, ESPN Deportes will carry all La Liga games in Spanish, while English coverage will be provided by ESPN+, who will also make Spanish commentary for its users.
League standings ahead of Matchday 28
| Pos. | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | P | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Madrid | 33 | 26 | 6 | 1 | 71 | 22 | +49 | 84 | WWWWW | |
| 2 | Girona | 33 | 22 | 5 | 6 | 69 | 40 | +29 | 71 | WWLWL | |
| 3 | Barcelona | 32 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 64 | 37 | +27 | 70 | LWWWW | |
| 4 | Atlético Madrid | 32 | 19 | 4 | 9 | 59 | 38 | +21 | 61 | LWWLL | |
| 5 | Athletic Club | 32 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 52 | 30 | +22 | 58 | DDLWW | |
| 6 | Real Sociedad | 33 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 46 | 35 | +11 | 51 | LDDWW | |
| 7 | Real Betis | 32 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 40 | 38 | +2 | 48 | WWLLL | |
| 8 | Valencia | 32 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 35 | 34 | +1 | 47 | LWWDL | |
| 9 | Getafe | 33 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 41 | 45 | -4 | 43 | WDDLW | |
| 10 | Villarreal | 32 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 51 | 55 | -4 | 42 | WDLWW | |
| 11 | Osasuna | 32 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 37 | 46 | -9 | 39 | LLWLL | |
| 12 | Deportivo Alavés | 33 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 31 | 38 | -7 | 38 | WWLLL | |
| 13 | Sevilla | 32 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 41 | 45 | -4 | 37 | WWWLD | |
| 14 | Las Palmas | 33 | 10 | 7 | 16 | 30 | 41 | -11 | 37 | LLLLL | |
| 15 | Rayo Vallecano | 32 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 27 | 39 | -12 | 34 | WDDWL | |
| 16 | Mallorca | 32 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 26 | 38 | -12 | 31 | LLDWL | |
| 17 | Celta de Vigo | 33 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 37 | 50 | -13 | 31 | LWLDW | |
| 18 | Cádiz | 32 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 22 | 45 | -23 | 25 | LLWLW | |
| 19 | Granada | 32 | 3 | 9 | 20 | 33 | 61 | -28 | 18 | DWLLL | |
| 20 | Almería | 33 | 1 | 11 | 21 | 32 | 67 | -35 | 14 | LLDLW |
Top games to watch
Barcelona vs Mallorca - The Blaugrana return to their current "home" to welcome Mallorca, one of the most in-form teams in the league, and who managed to beat Girona last week. It is true that Mallorca's coach Javier Aguirre has struggled to beat Barcelona despite his experience (only two wins in 28 matches), but their previous match this season ended in an unexpected draw. Will they be able to take home all the points and end Barcelona's unbeaten run?
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Girona vs Osasuna - The team from Catalunya need to find their best football back as soon as possible, and their clash against Osasuna seems like the perfect chance to do so. The Gironistes will face Los Rojillos at home having won their last two games at Montilivi when facing Osasuna, and their previous match in this campaign ended with a 4-2 win. As for Osasuna, the team led by Jagoba Arrasate are unbeaten in their last four games, which means it will take more than a smile from the Catalan side to claim the win here.
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Real Madrid vs Celta de Vigo - The top team in La Liga suffered a big blow last week, with the ref ending the game as Jude Bellingham scored the game-winning goal against Valencia. Now, Los Blancos will welcome Celta at the Bernabeu, a team that has failed to defeat them since January 2017, and who have conceded a whopping 19 goals in their last six trips to the Bernabeu. Will former boss Rafa Benítez have a good plan in place to end that winless run?
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