The second weekend of March promises excitement in the Bundesliga, LaLiga, and Ligue 1, with the spotlight on Spain, where Madrid takes center stage. The first derby sees Getafe face Atlético Madrid—Getafe currently safe from the relegation battle, while Atlético sits just one point behind league leaders Barcelona. Meanwhile, the capital’s second derby, Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano, is expected to deliver even more intensity. The Blancos, coming off a tough defeat against Sevilla that dropped them to third place, need a response, while Rayo, sitting seventh, are struggling with inconsistent form. Elsewhere, Athletic Bilbao has a chance to close the gap on the top three in their clash against Mallorca. A historic matchup awaits between Real Sociedad and Sevilla, while Betis hosts Las Palmas.
In France, all eyes are on Nice vs. Lyon. The Côte d’Azur club must win to maintain their lead over Monaco, just three points behind. Lyon, on the other hand, still has hopes of fighting for a Champions League spot. Nantes and Reims are both desperate for points to escape the relegation zone, but their upcoming matches against Strasbourg and Auxerre won’t be easy.
In the Bundesliga, two key matches are set for Sunday, March 9. Eintracht Frankfurt hosts Union Berlin, aiming to solidify third place and secure a Champions League berth. The visitors are struggling but remain outside the bottom three. Meanwhile, Hoffenheim takes on last-placed Heidenheim in what could be one of the relegation battlers’ few chances to pick up crucial survival points.
Ligue 1 shake-up: Marseille fall to Reims, Strasbourg leapfrog Lyon in European race
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