The football calendar continues at full speed between domestic leagues and European competitions. After three intense days of Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League playoff action, LaLiga, the Bundesliga, and Ligue 1 are back in the spotlight.
The 25th round of LaLiga kicks off with Celta Vigo facing Osasuna. Both teams are currently mid-table and looking for a win to reignite their push for a European spot. However, all eyes will be on Atlético Madrid and Barcelona, both set for tricky away fixtures on Saturday. Diego Simeone’s side visits a Valencia team fighting for survival, while Barcelona travels to Las Palmas, another relegation-threatened team that has lost four of its last five matches. The Blaugrana have drawn level with Real Madrid at 51 points, while Atlético trails just behind at 50. Also on Saturday, Alavés takes on Espanyol and Rayo Vallecano faces Villarreal, two teams battling for European qualification, currently sitting sixth and fifth in the league, respectively.
In the Bundesliga, the key match of the weekend is Bayer Leverkusen’s away fixture on Saturday. After a goalless draw in their direct clash with Bayern Munich, the reigning champions now visit Kiel, aiming to temporarily close the gap to five points before Bayern’s matchup against Eintracht Frankfurt. Borussia Dortmund, currently languishing in 11th place, cannot afford another misstep and will host Union Berlin in an attempt to stay in the European race. Meanwhile, Mainz takes on St. Pauli, hoping to solidify its spot for next season’s continental competitions. The Bundesliga weekend kicks off with Freiburg, currently fifth in the standings, hosting Werder Bremen.
Bundesliga: Bayern Munich aims to extend lead as Eintracht Frankfurt visits Allianz Arena
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In Ligue 1, following Friday’s Rennes vs. Reims match, Marseille takes center stage on Saturday. Roberto De Zerbi’s side comes into the game with three consecutive wins, including a dominant 5-1 victory over Saint-Étienne. Sitting 10 points behind PSG but six points ahead of chasing Lille and Monaco, OM visits Auxerre. De Zerbi’s men could capitalize on the weekend’s other key fixture, as Lille and Monaco face off in a direct battle on Saturday.
