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September 27, 2024
As Atletico and Real Madrid square off this weekend, it’s Madrid Derby.
The action continues unabated in LA LIGA EA SPORTS! Right after the midweek excitement of Matchday 7, fans can look forward to another thrilling round as Matchday 8 kicks off this weekend, beginning on Friday. This weekend promises to be especially dramatic, featuring not one but two Madrid derbies: one between Rayo Vallecano and CD Leganés and another between historic rivals Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid at the Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano.
The matchday will officially begin on Friday night as Real Valladolid takes on RCD Mallorca at the Estadio José Zorilla. RCD Mallorca is soaring up with three victories in their last four matches; however, they face a challenge with the injury of star striker Vedat Muriqi, prompting coach Jagoba Arrasate to devise a creative solution for the attack.
On Saturday, Getafe CF will face Deportivo Alavés in the first of four fixtures, a significant match for coaches José Bordalás and Luis García Plaza as they face their former clubs. The action remains in the capital city with a derby clash between Rayo Vallecano and CD Leganés in Vallecas, marking their first top-flight encounter in over five and a half years.
Next, Real Sociedad will battle Valencia CF in a crucial game for both teams, given their disappointing starts to the season. While both clubs entered the 2024/25 campaign with aspirations of qualifying for European competition, they currently find themselves languishing on just five points and hovering near the relegation zone. With both teams desperately needing points, fans can expect an exhilarating match where players are sure to give their all on the pitch.
League leaders FC Barcelona are set to visit CA Osasuna for the Saturday night match. Still, manager Hansi Flick will need to get creative due to an ongoing injury crisis in his squad. Last season, a late penalty from Robert Lewandowski secured a narrow 2-1 victory for Los Blaugranas in this fixture. The Polish striker is expected to be the focal point of their attack again, especially since he is the league’s top scorer with seven goals.
Sunday features four more thrilling fixtures, starting with RC Celta facing off against Girona FC. Both teams have been among the most entertaining in the league this season, known for their high-scoring games. RC Celta matches are averaging 4.50 goals, while Girona’s games are producing around 2.57 goals. When these two teams clash, fans can expect an exhilarating display of attacking football.
Later on Sunday afternoon, the Athletic Club will aim to extend its impressive form by hosting Sevilla FC in Bilbao. The Basque side has enjoyed three consecutive victories, propelling them into the European spots, and they will be looking to make it four straight wins in front of their home supporters.
Following that, Real Betis will take on RCD Espanyol in what promises to be an intriguing encounter. Los Verdiblancos are eager to return to winning ways at the Estadio Benito Villamarín. At the start of the season, their home ground was a fortress, with three straight victories, but they suffered a surprising loss to RCD Mallorca in their last outing. Against the newly promoted Catalan side, they will aim to get back on track.
Then, at 21:00 CEST on Sunday night, the highly anticipated Madrid Derby will unfold as Atlético de Madrid hosts Real Madrid at the Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano. Notably, Real Madrid suffered only two losses during their visits to this stadium in the last season, falling 3-1 in La Liga EA SPORTS and 4-2 after extra time in a Copa del Rey encounter. Diego Simeone will count on his team’s formidable home record to inspire Los Colchoneros to another derby win. At the same time, Los Blancos will be eager to exact revenge for last season’s defeats.
To wrap up the matchday, there is one final fixture on Monday as Villarreal CF takes on UD Las Palmas at the Estadio de la Cerámica. The Canary Islanders won both encounters against Villarreal last season, and securing another victory on Matchday 8 would be crucial for their ambitions this term.
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Katarzyna Nowak is a seasoned writer with over five years of experience in editorial content, news reporting, and football sportsbook app reviews. As an author for Football News Today, she combines her deep understanding of the sports betting industry with a passion for football, delivering insightful and accurate content that keeps readers informed and engaged.
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