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Matchday 15 of the Bundesliga concludes today with two late fixtures: Bochum-Heidenheim and Wolfsburg-Borussia Dortmund. Germany's top-flight league will then pause for the holiday break, resuming over the weekend of January 10-12.
Bochum vs. Heidenheim is a true relegation battle, with the hosts sitting at the bottom of the table and the visitors also in trouble, occupying the third-to-last spot. Meanwhile, Wolfsburg vs. Borussia Dortmund promises a thrilling encounter as the two sides vie for the virtual sixth place in the standings. Both teams have struggled for consistency in the league this season: Wolfsburg remains unbeaten in their last three home games, while Dortmund has yet to win away, recording two draws and four losses.
In La Liga, Sunday kicks off at 2:00 PM with Valencia-Alaves, a direct clash to avoid relegation. Another defeat could further complicate the season for the hosts, while a draw might suffice for Alaves, who could significantly distance themselves from the danger zone with a victory.
At 4:15 PM, Real Madrid takes the stage, hoping for a draw between Barcelona and Atletico. A win against Sevilla would send the Blancos to the top of the table, with a game in hand. The recent Intercontinental Cup triumph, another feather in the cap for both the Madrid side and Carlo Ancelotti, has restored harmony in the Merengues' dressing room.
After their stunning victory at Barcelona, Leganes aims for another upset in a challenging match against Villarreal. The Yellow Submarine has slowed down recently, failing to win any of their last six games. Later in the evening, Real Betis hosts Rayo Vallecano (9:00 PM). Both teams have had inconsistent seasons, and a draw would benefit neither. A win, however, could bring one of them closer to La Liga’s upper ranks.
