We are into the final four games of the 2023-24 La Liga season, and if things continue their current course, we could see the name of the champions being engraved in the cup this week.
Following last week's results, Real Madrid are edging closer to one more league title, but Barcelona dodged a massive bullet with their 4-2 win over Valencia. Things at the top continue to get more complicated with Girona still trying to leapfrog Barcelona, and this weekend's fixtures could put an end to that fight.
The race to finish fourth seems to be over after Atlético claimed a six-point lead over Athletic, who are undergoing a slump in the worst possible moment of the season. Meanwhile, the final European competition spots for next season seem to be handed out, as Real Sociedad and Betis have handsome leads over Valencia and Villarreal.
When it comes to the relegation battle, things at the bottom seem to be nearing its end, with Cádiz losing ground against Celta and Mallorca. The good thing for them is that one of their rivals will be facing a top-four side this week, but the bad news come when they realize they will get to battle the league leaders with three points in play.
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+.
League standings ahead of Matchday 34
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Top games to watch
Real Madrid vs Cádiz - Los Merengues could take a big step towards the title with a win here, and they would also hand Cádiz a definitive blow in their race to avoid relegation. It would be logical to see Los Blancos resting a few of their players with the Champions League clash coming up, especially after fans have seen them win seven out of their last ten matches against Los Gaditanos, who's last win against Real Madrid came in October 2020.
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Girona vs Barcelona - The all-Catalan clash of the week will be a crucial fixture with the second place in the league up for grabs. Only one point stands between Barcelona and Girona, who claimed a big win against the Blaugrana side in their previous match this season. If Girona wins or the game ends in a draw, we could see Real Madrid lifting the title. Moreover, if Xavi's men drop the ball, they would surrender the second place to Girona and the tiebreaker would also favor the red and white side. Added to this, the game could be crucial to see the winner of this year's Pichichi, with Artem Dobvyk (19 goals) and Robert Lewandowski (16 goals) still involved in the race to become the league's top scorer.
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Mallorca vs Atlético - Los Colchoneros have apparently secured the fourth spot in the league with their recent results, but their trips to Mallorca are always complicated. Out of their last five matches there, Diego Simeone's team has only walked out with a win, leaving Mallorca to win three of those while adding one draw. This time the game will also have an element of controversy, since Mallorca are battling to avoid relegation and a win could practically confirm their spot in La Liga for next season. Follow the game to see if Simeone can overcome his hoodoo at Son Moix, or if Javier Aguirre and Co. can claim three key points in their quest for salvation.
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La Liga - Full list of games to watch on May 3-6, 2024
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