La Liga is back in action right after the European midweek fixtures, with the 32nd round kicking off on Friday night as Espanyol host Getafe in Barcelona. The home side, buoyed by two consecutive wins, are looking to secure their top-flight survival, while Getafe, currently 11th and just four points off the European spots, aim to keep their dreams alive.
Saturday's fixtures feature league leaders Barcelona, who welcome Celta Vigo to the Camp Nou. Fresh off their return to the Champions League semifinals, the Catalans have a chance to temporarily extend their lead to +7 over Real Madrid, who face Athletic Club later. Barça sit on 70 points, ahead of Real Madrid on 66 and Atlético Madrid on 63.
Diego Simeone’s Atlético side will be in action away to Las Palmas, hoping to stay within striking distance and capitalize on any slip-ups from the top two before the highly anticipated return Clasico. Saturday also features two more key clashes: Rayo Vallecano vs Valencia and Mallorca vs Leganés. Mallorca, currently eighth, are holding onto the final Conference League spot, while Rayo are just three points behind. Leganés, sitting second from bottom, are in desperate need of points to avoid relegation. Valencia, meanwhile, have climbed out of danger with three straight wins and are now 13th on 37 points, eight clear of the drop zone.
Valencia stun Real Madrid at the Bernabeu, Barça slip too as title race stays wide open
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