Following Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid, it’s Barcelona’s turn to take the stage on Sunday in La Liga. Hansi Flick’s side will host Real Sociedad at Montjuïc in a title race that remains wide open and increasingly thrilling. The Catalan club currently shares the top spot with Real Madrid at 54 points, while Atlético sits just behind at 53. With the Champions League Round of 16 first leg approaching, as well as the Real-Atlético derby in Europe’s top competition, this weekend’s fixtures could prove crucial in shaping the title race.
Also taking the field on Sunday will be Valencia, facing a tough away challenge against Osasuna while battling for survival. Carlos Corberan’s side is currently third from the bottom with 23 points, just one point away from safety. Meanwhile, Alavés, sitting on 22 points, will travel to Mallorca in another key relegation battle.
In Ligue 1, De Zerbi’s Marseille will be back in action, currently trailing Paris Saint-Germain by 13 points but still the second-best team in the French league. OM holds a three-point lead over Nice and will host Nantes as they look to consolidate their position. Meanwhile, Lyon, currently sixth and firmly in the hunt for European football, will play at 3:00 PM CET on Sunday.
Crucial clashes in Bundesliga and Ligue 1: the race for Europe heats up
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In Germany, the Bundesliga weekend concludes with Union Berlin, still reeling from their 6-0 thrashing at the hands of Borussia Dortmund, facing Holstein Kiel, while Augsburg takes on Freiburg, who have climbed to fourth place in the Bundesliga standings.
Monday’s schedule is limited to La Liga, with the lone fixture seeing Villarreal host Espanyol. The Yellow Submarine currently sits in fifth place, just four points off the Champions League spots, as they chase down Athletic Bilbao, who occupy fourth place.
