La Liga, Real visits Valladolid, Villarreal and Valencia pose challenges for Atletico and Barcelona

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25 Jan - 10:52 • Read time1' min

The Blancos face the league’s bottom team, while Simeone’s Atletico takes on Villarreal in a key clash

The 2024-2025 La Liga season is proving to be one of the most open and competitive in recent years. Following the last matchday, where Atletico Madrid suffered a surprising defeat to Leganes, Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid reclaimed the top spot. The Blancos now lead with 46 points, two ahead of second-placed Atletico, while Barcelona continues to struggle in the league.

The Blaugrana haven’t won in five games, with their recent run including two draws and two defeats, one of which was a crushing home loss in their direct clash with Simeone’s Atletico. This weekend, Real Madrid faces an away fixture against last-placed Valladolid. On paper, it’s a favorable matchup for the league leaders. Meanwhile, Atletico has a more challenging task as they host Villarreal, and Barcelona takes on a desperate Valencia side fighting to escape the relegation zone.

Tied with Barcelona on 39 points is Athletic Bilbao, who will host Leganes at San Mames. The Basque side has stretched their lead to six points over fifth-placed Villarreal. Further down the table, Mallorca, Real Sociedad, and Girona face Betis, Getafe, and Rayo Vallecano, respectively.

In the relegation battle, attention turns to Alaves vs. Celta Vigo. The team from Vitoria-Gasteiz will look to widen their gap from the drop zone with a crucial home win.

La Liga returns with Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid firmly back in the driver’s seat, but with plenty of challenges ahead for their rivals in a season far from decided.