Madrid derby headlines classic La Liga weekend

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April 24 2024, 07:30 PM

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More than just local pride, so much is at stake as Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid are separated by just two points.

Bengaluru, February 9: La Liga leaders Barcelona continue their historic relationship with Athletic Club in a weekend's action which also features Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid meeting in a second versus third placed Madrid derby encounter.

Barcelona travel to a resurgent Athletic Club side on Sunday in one of La Liga's most historic encounters and a particularly special match for blaugrana coach Ernesto Valverde who returns to the club he played for and twice coached.

By then Barça will know the result of Saturday's Madrid derby at the Wanda Metropolitano.

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Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid kick off separated by just two points in the table, but so much more than local pride is at stake, especially with Blancos goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and new rojiblanco striker Alvaro Morata facing their former sides.

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RC Celta picked up a badly-needed first three points of 2019 last weekend so should travel in good spirits for Saturday's visit to a Getafe team riding high in fifth spot and aiming for European competition next season.

18th placed Rayo Vallecano will also be looking to continue their recent good run on Saturday when they visit an Espanyol side now just two points ahead of them in the table.

Girona vs Huesca

Girona are another team looking to avoid being dragged into the relegation battle.

The Catalans face a test in Saturday's game, as visitors Huesca may still be bottom but come into the game in high spirits after last weekend's 4-0 win over Valladolid.

Leganes vs Real Betis

Sunday sees 13th placed Leganes aiming to build on Monday's South Madrid derby win over Rayo,.

The visitors to Butarque are a Real Betis team dreaming of UEFA Champions League football next season after last Sunday's victory over Atletico.

Valencia vs Real Sociedad

Another side with UEFA Champions League aspirations are Valencia, who host Real Sociedad on Sunday.

Los Che took further confidence from last weekend's 2-2 draw at the Camp Nou but the Txuri-urdin will not fear anything after their Basque derby win over Athletic last time out.