La Liga Matchday 19: Upcoming Fixtures and Key Battles

La Liga returns after the holiday break with Matchday 19, marking the first round of 2025. This matchday is notably impacted by the absence of Barcelona, Real Madrid, Athletic Club, and Mallorca, who are competing in the Spanish Supercup in Saudi Arabia. These teams have already played their Matchday 19 fixtures several weeks ago.

Here’s the schedule for Matchday 19:

• Friday: Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo (21:00)
• Saturday:
  • Alavés vs Girona (14:00)
  • Valladolid vs Real Betis (16:15)
  • Espanyol vs Leganés (18:30)
  • Sevilla vs Valencia (21:00)
• Sunday:
  • Las Palmas vs Getafe (14:00)
  • Atlético Madrid vs Osasuna (16:15)
• Monday: Real Sociedad vs Villarreal (21:00)
• Already played:
  • Athletic Club 2-1 Real Madrid
  • Mallorca 1-5 Barcelona

Atlético Madrid aims to secure a victory against Osasuna to claim sole leadership in the competition, currently held by Real Madrid who have played one more game. The battle for European spots is intensifying, with Villarreal, Mallorca, Real Sociedad, Girona, and Real Betis closely matched on points.

A crucial relegation battle unfolds in the Espanyol vs Leganés match on Saturday. Espanyol has the opportunity to escape the relegation zone, while Leganés could distance themselves from danger. Valencia faces a challenging away game at Sevilla.

The matchday kicks off with Rayo Vallecano hosting Celta Vigo on Friday and concludes with Real Sociedad taking on Villarreal on Monday, promising an exciting weekend of Spanish football action.