- Barcelona (first) and Real Madrid (second) are both on 54 points
- Real Valladolid are at the bottom of the table, trailing by eight points to safety
- The gap between 12th-placed Osasuna and sixth-placed Rayo Vallecano is only three points
Another round of LaLiga matches is scheduled from Friday to Monday, with crucial games affecting teams at both ends of the standings.
Real Valladolid vs Las Palmas (Friday, 8pm)
Valladolid suffered a heavy 7-1 defeat against Athletic Bilbao in their last match, marking their sixth consecutive loss. They now face a vital relegation battle at home against 17th-placed Las Palmas, who have only collected one point from their last 27 available in the league.
Score prediction: Real Valladolid 1-1 Las Palmas
Girona vs Celta Vigo (Saturday, 1pm)
Girona has lost seven of their last eight matches across all competitions and might struggle against a Celta Vigo side that is unbeaten in their last three games (2 wins, 1 draw).
Score prediction: Girona 1-2 Celta Vigo
Rayo Vallecano vs Sevilla (Saturday, 3:15pm)
Rayo Vallecano has had a strong home record recently, winning three, drawing one, and losing one of their last five matches at the Vallecas. However, they face a Sevilla side that has gathered seven points from their last three away games.
Score prediction: Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Sevilla
Real Betis vs Real Madrid (Saturday, 5:15pm)
Real Betis has won three of their last four matches and will feel optimistic about their chances against Real Madrid at home. Real Madrid, who played in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday, might feel the impact of their hard-fought 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad.
Score prediction: Real Betis 2-2 Real Madrid
Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao (Saturday, 8pm)
After their thrilling 4-4 draw with Barcelona in the Copa del Rey, Atletico Madrid refocus on the LaLiga title race as they host Athletic Bilbao.
Atletico is unbeaten in their last nine matches across all competitions, while Bilbao's 7-1 victory over Real Valladolid extends their undefeated streak to six games.
Score prediction: Atletico Madrid 2-2 Athletic Bilbao
Leganes vs Getafe (Sunday, 2pm)
Leganes has lost four of their previous five matches, leaving them in a survival battle. They could face more hardship at home against Getafe, who have won two of their last three games.
Score prediction: Leganes 1-3 Getafe
Barcelona vs Real Sociedad (Sunday, 3:15pm)
Barcelona has maintained an undefeated record in their six home matches in 2025. They are expected to have enough attacking prowess to defeat Real Sociedad, who have lost their last four LaLiga away games.
Score prediction: Barcelona 3-1 Real Sociedad
Mallorca vs Alaves (Sunday, 5:30pm)
Alaves has won only one of their last 13 LaLiga matches, slipping to 19th place. Their survival hopes could diminish further when they visit Mallorca, who are undefeated in their last three games.
Score prediction: Mallorca 2-1 Alaves
Osasuna vs Valencia (Sunday, 8pm)
Osasuna's form has dipped recently with two losses and two draws in their last four matches. They face a challenging match against Valencia, who have lost just one of their last six away games.
Score prediction: Osasuna 0-1 Valencia
Villarreal vs Espanyol (Monday, 8pm)
Villarreal is on a six-game unbeaten run and unbeaten in their last four home matches, posing a tough challenge for Espanyol, who are still fighting against relegation.
Score prediction: Villarreal 2-1 Espanyol