One more weekend will bring fans closer to knowing the name of the winner in La Liga, and there will be crucial games taking place this week that could have a major effect on who comes out on top after all matches have been played.
As things stand, Real Madrid have managed to survive injury issues, complicated moments on and off the pitch, and even an unexpected difficulty to beat one of their major rivals. With this in mind, the club still owns an eight-point lead over their nearest rivals, and this weekend's matches could see their lead extended if things keep going their way.
Meanwhile, the battle for the second place continues in full gear, with Barcelona finally being able to edge Girona by two points. The Blaugrana's revival has seen them go unbeaten in their last ten games across all comps, but the next few weeks will be key to determine how far Xavi's men will go in the domestic tournament and in the UEFA Champions League, starting with this weekend's clash that could be trickier than expected.
In terms of what those teams battling to avoid relegation will face, Cádiz have made things complicated for themselves prior to the international break, with Celta now five points clear off all relegation spots. The team from Andalucía is now forced to win their game this week to cut Celta's advantage, but the team from Vigo will also be able to play in front of their supporters, which could give them an even larger edge in their battle for survival. Meanwhile, Granada and Almería seem destined to play in the Segunda División next season.
Let us guide you through the upcoming weekend in La Liga.
Broadcast and streaming info for La Liga in the United States
This week's games will be available both on TV and via streaming platforms for fans to watch within the U.S. borders. This week, ESPN Deportes will carry all La Liga games in Spanish, while English coverage will be provided by ESPN+, who will also have Spanish commentary for its users.
League standings ahead of Matchday 30
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Top games to watch
Barcelona vs Las Palmas - The Blaugrana will want to continue their latest surge with a win against Las Palmas, a team they defeated controversially back in January with a late penalty. Las Palmas have not been able to defeat Barcelona in a league match since the 1980s, which may give you a hint on who could come out on top when they lock horns on Saturday evening.
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Girona vs Real Betis - Time seems to be running out for Girona to end their slump, as they are now third in La Liga and two points away from second place. Sunday's match against Real Betis will not be a walk on the park, mainly because they have not been able to beat Los Verdiblancos since both teams were playing in the Segunda División, back in 2010. Their previous game this season ended in a draw, which may give you an idea on how close this fixture could be.
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Real Madrid vs Athletic Club - The league leaders return to action in front of their supporters, but their rival will be a tough nut to crack. Los Leones have proven to be quite difficult to beat this season, a fact that is proven by looking at their current rank in La Liga (fourth) and by their presence in the Copa del Rey Final next week. Real Madrid hold an 18-game streak without a loss when playing against Athletic at home, and Ancelotti's men will want to keep things that way to avoid any problems in the final months of the season.
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La Liga - Full list of games to watch from March 29 to April 1, 2024
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