This weekend in LaLiga is shaping up to be a thrilling spectacle for football fans, with several key matches on the schedule, fans can expect fierce competition as teams jostle for points in both the title race and the fight for European qualification.
Key clashes include traditional rivals facing off, which always brings an extra level of intensity. Keep an eye on star players as they showcase their skills and attempt to make a decisive impact for their teams.
The atmosphere in the stadiums will be electric, with passionate fans supporting their clubs. With tactical battles, potential upsets and stunning goals, this weekend in LaLiga is set to deliver the drama and excitement that fans have come to love.
The round of fixtures opens on Friday, 1 November with the match between Alaves and Mallorca at the Mendizorrotza Stadium. Mali international Moussa Diarra will be keen to grab a clean sheet in this one for Alaves to make a statement.
The 6’5 defender joined the club during the summer transfer window and has made eight appearances already. “One of the first things they told me about Alavés was about their fans. They told me about motivated fans, who always support, that’s what we need,” said Diarra.
The headliner on Saturday, November 2, 2024 sees Valencia take on Real Madrid at the Mestalla Stadium. And this could be a tricky one, since Los Blancos will be seeking vengeance from their embarrassing 4-0 El Clasico loss to Barcelona.
17-year-old Nigerian winger David Otorbi has featured once for Los Ches, and a chance to make an impact in this match is an opportunity that any teenage footballer will look forward to.
The advice from the youngster’s coach Ruben Baraja is to “switch off the phone” so that he can focus. “He’s a kid and we all think he has enormous future possibilities. He should also turn off his mobile phone,” he said.
Another intriguing clash on the menu sees champions Real Madrid head to the Mestalla Stadium on Saturday night for a clash with Valencia. Los Che have endured a miserable start to the season and desperately need an inspiring performance against Los Blancos to ignite their campaign and drag them away from trouble.
“People want us to leave everything on the pitch, to run, to fight, for us to realise what team we are representing. In that aspect, I think they will leave happy, because they have seen that fighting, generous team. This is the way to go. I have no doubt that this way we will get victories,” said Valencia forward Diego Lopez.
Barcelona and Espanyol will renew their rivalry with a clash at the Lluis Company’s Olympic Stadium late on Sunday afternoon, with the former club looking to build on their strong start to the season, while the latter will be chasing a positive result to keep themselves clear of the relegation battle.
This clash will bring about a reunion of friends Dani Olmo (Barca) and Javi Puado (Espanyol). The two played together in Barcelona’s youth ranks and in the Spanish Olympic team that won the silver medal in Tokyo 2020.
“We have been roommates, we have gone on holiday together, we are good friends. I am sure we will see each other a lot this year but on the day of the derby… Knife between the teeth [laughs]. I am happy for him, I know he was looking forward to returning home,” said Puado of Olmo.
Broadcast details
Friday November 1, 2024
- 22:00: Deportivo Alaves v Mallorca – live on SuperSport La Liga, SuperSport Maximo 1 and SuperSport Maximo 3.
Saturday November 2, 2024
- 15:00: Osasuna v Real Valladolid – live on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3.
- 17:15: Girona v Leganes – live on SuperSport La Liga, SuperSport Maximo 1 and SuperSport Maximo 3.
- 19:30: Villarreal v Rayo Vallecano – live on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3.
- 22:00: Valencia v Real Madrid – live on SuperSport La Liga, SuperSport Maximo 1 and SuperSport Maximo 3.
Sunday November 3, 2024
- 15:00: Atletico Madrid v Las Palmas – live on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3.
- 17:15: Barcelona v Espanyol – live on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3.
- 19:30: Sevilla v Real Sociedad – live on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3.
- 22:00: Athletic Bilbao v Real Betis – live on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3.
Monday November 4, 2024
22:00: Celta Vigo v Getafe – live on SuperSport La Liga, SuperSport Maximo 1 and SuperSport Maximo 3.
ALL MATCHES ARE IN EAST AFRICAN TIME (EAT)
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