The Spanish La Liga promises another thrilling weekend of action as top teams battle for crucial points in the title race and European qualification. From tactical showdowns to individual brilliance, this week’s fixtures are set to deliver the excitement and drama that make La Liga one of the most captivating leagues in world football.
Saturday 14 December
7/4 Espanyol | Draw 19/10 | Osasuna 33/20 (15:00)
Osasuna may have won just one of their seven away league games this season, but they have at least managed to avoid defeat in four of their last five road trips in La Liga. Indeed, the only defeat they suffered was against Real Madrid (after Los Blancos had suffered a humiliation in the El Classico just days prior) so that result can be forgiven.
Back an Osasuna win and over 1.5 goals at 51/20.
27/20 Mallorca | Draw 18/10 | Girona 9/4 (17:15)
Jagoba Arrasate will be looking for a reaction from his side, after they were picked apart by Barcelona during their previous home league appearance, conceding five times at the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix. That being said, they should be weary of a Girona outfit who have scored eleven topflight goals since November – only three topflight clubs have done so more often during that period.
Back the home side on the double chance and BTTS (yes) at 31/20.
13/10 Sevilla | Draw 39/20 | Celta Vigo 9/4 (19:30)
This one has the makings of a cagey affair. The Sevilla boss will be eager to claim maximum points against a Celta Vigo outfit who have conceded 27 league goals across their 16 games (which is the joint-second worst defensive record in the division).
Back the home side on the win and BTTS (yes) at 38/10.
5/1 Rayo Vallecano | Draw 26/10 | Real Madrid 11/20 (22:00)
Despite scoring a whopping fifty league goals, Barcelona have lost their grip on the title and Real Madrid can assume pole position on the other side of the weekend. Don Carlo will be looking to press his advantage, which could open the flood gates at the Estadio de Vallecas.
Back Real Madrid on the win and over 2.5 goals at 27/20.