La Liga Preview: Atletico lead the pack and key battles this weekend

The 2024/25 La Liga season has reached the halfway point, and Atletico Madrid currently lead the standings with a narrow one-point advantage over city rivals Real Madrid. This weekend, the league will witness a series of intriguing matchups as teams strive to maintain their positions in the table.

La Liga action on Saturday begins with Girona welcoming Sevilla. Girona come into the match with impressive form, winning five of their last eight games, including their previous two. Meanwhile, Sevilla will look to avenge their earlier season loss to the Catalan side.

League leaders Atletico Madrid visit Leganes, brimming with confidence after an eight-game winning streak. Diego Simeone’s men aim to solidify their lead as they chase the title.

Later on Saturday evening, Real Betis host Deportivo Alavés. Both teams suffered losses in their opening league matches of 2025 and will be eager to rebound. Their past three meetings have ended in draws, suggesting another tight contest is on the cards.

Barcelona travels to Getafe, searching for a much-needed league win. The Blaugrana have managed just five points from their last seven matches but recently claimed the Spanish Super Cup. Breaking down Getafe, a team they have not beaten away since 2019, will be a significant challenge.

Sunday fixtures start with RC Celta facing Athletic Club in what promises to be a thrilling encounter. Their recent meetings have been goal-fests, producing 17 goals across four games.

Real Madrid will look to recover from their Spanish Super Cup loss to Barcelona as they host Las Palmas. Just one point behind Atletico, Los Blancos know that a win is essential to stay in the title race.

Osasuna vs Rayo Vallecano offers an emotional subplot as visiting coach Iñigo Pérez returns to his hometown of Pamplona. Pérez will look to extend Rayo’s five-game unbeaten streak in this special encounter at El Sadar.

Sunday night wraps up with Valencia hosting Real Sociedad. Despite signs of improvement under coach Carlos Corberán, Valencia remains bottom of the La Liga table and must turn potential into points to climb out of relegation.

With pivotal matches at both ends of the table, this weekend’s fixtures could prove decisive in shaping the second half of the La Liga campaign.

Anthony Nlebem

Head of Sports at BusinessDay Media, a seasoned Digital Content Producer, and FIFA/CAF Accredited Journalist with over a decade of sports reporting.Has a deep understanding of the Nigerian and global sports landscape and skills in delivering comprehensive and insightful sports content.


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