Published 16:17 IST, February 28th 2020
LaLiga Matchday 26 preview: All eyes on El Clasico with LaLiga supremacy up for grabs
LaLiga action resumes on Matchday 26 this weekend and all eyes are on the 'El Clasico' as Real Madrid host Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday.
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LaLiga Matchday 26 represents a pivotal weekend in deciding where Spanish first division trophy ends up, with Real Madrid taking on Barcelona in El Clasico. Elsewhere, Atletico Madrid who entered top three last weekend take on bottom side Espanyol while Sevilla host Osasuna as battle for European slots intensifies. Here, let's take a look at what to expect from LaLiga fixtures on Matchday 26 and how things stack up and top and bottom of LaLiga standings.
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LaLiga fixtures: LaLiga standings ahead of Matchday 26
LaLiga fixtures: All eyes on El Clasico as Real Madrid, Barcelona look for top spot
Real Madrid’s loss to Levante last weekend meant that a Lionel Messi-led Barcelona climbed to top of LaLiga standings. Santiago Bernabeu has proven to be Barcelona’s hunting ground in recent seasons and Quique Setien will hope that his side can get hold of all three points in El Clasico to move five clear of Real Madrid at table. Real Madrid on or hand, will look to get ir campaign back on track after a surprising loss to Levante and a home defeat against Manchester City in Champions League. El Clasico presents manr Zinedine Zidane an opportunity to restore some lost pride in recent weeks, as a win would take m to top of LaLiga standings.
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LaLiga fixtures: Atletico, Getafe, Sevilla scuffle for Champions League places
Getafe’s humiliating 3-0 loss to Sevilla at home meant that y dropped down to fifth in LaLiga standings, while Sevilla moved up to fourth to ignite ir hopes for Champions League qualification. Getafe however, will look to bounce back from ir humbling defeat when y travel to Mallorca, while Sevilla will look to add three more points to ir tally when y host Osasuna. Atletico Madrid who moved into third after Matchday 25, face bottom side Espanyol and anything less than three points could spell disaster for Diego Simeone’s men. Real Sociedad host Real Valladolid, while Villareal face a daunting trip to Athletic Bilbao.
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LaLiga fixtures: Leganes, Mallorca battle for survival
Celta Vigo’s win last weekend against fellow strugglers Leganes lifted m out of drop zone and y are w two points clear of 18th placed Mallorca in LaLiga standings. Vigo travel to mid-table side Granada, while Mallorca face high-flying Getafe. Leganes, who are five points from safety, host Alaves and will hope to snatch as many points as y can as y mount a serious challenge for survival.
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LaLiga fixtures: Where to watch LaLiga live?
- Fans can tune into LaLiga live on Facebook Watch.
16:17 IST, February 28th 2020