With just two matchdays left in the La Liga season, most verdicts are already in. Barcelona have already secured their 28th league title, clinching it in style in the city derby against Espanyol. Now, they’ll open Matchday 37 at the Estadi Olímpic against Villarreal, in what will be a festive atmosphere for the hosts. But the match carries weight for the visitors too — Villarreal need just one more point to seal fifth place and a Champions League spot.
An entertaining clash is expected between Atletico Madrid and Real Betis. Atletico are locked in for third place, while Betis have their eyes firmly on the upcoming UEFA Conference League final against Chelsea. Finishing fifth now seems out of reach for the Andalusians.
In the European chase, all eyes will be on Celta Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano. The Galicians are one win away from returning to continental competition for the first time since 2016/17, while Rayo haven’t featured in Europe since 2001. This head-to-head clash could be decisive for a Europa League ticket.
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The fight for the final Conference League spot is wide open, with four teams in contention. Osasuna host an Espanyol side that needs just one point to secure safety, while Mallorca face a similar scenario against Getafe. Valencia, after spending months in the relegation zone, are surprisingly still in the race for seventh. But to stay alive, they must beat an Athletic Bilbao side already assured of Champions League football.
Real Sociedad, even with a win against Girona, have slim hopes of qualifying for Europe. Meanwhile, Sevilla vs Real Madrid is a clash between two heavyweights who have fallen short of expectations this season and are no longer in the hunt for any trophies or European places.
At the bottom, Leganés are hanging by a thread, needing a win away at Las Palmas, while also hoping Alavés lose to bottom side Valladolid to keep their survival hopes alive.
