Atletico Madrid will chase three key points in La Liga’s title race when they face Osasuna in one of eight Matchday 19 fixtures which will be played from Friday January 10, 2025 to Monday January 13, 2025.
With Barcelona and Real Madrid having already played their games for this round – with the Catalans crushing Mallorca 5-1 and Los Blancos losing 2-1 away to Athletic Bilbao, Atletico need to ensure that they take full advantage of a home match against Osasuna at the Metropolitano Stadium late on Sunday afternoon.
Los Rojiblancos have enjoyed another strong campaign under manager Diego Simeone, who has praised the strength in depth of his squad, as well as the players’ hunger for success.
“There are very important players who are competing in an extraordinary way, as you can see when they come into the team,” said Simeone. “That is our strength, to compete as we want we need everyone to be involved as they are. It is the strongest point we have.”
“I always tell them that I imagine the games with different situations, imagining what can happen and having answers. And we have answers, but everything depends on the commitment of the players. It’s easy to say it but it’s very difficult to see how the players represent it when they go on the field. It makes me very happy,” he added.
Another key match to watch arrives on Saturday night at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium, as Sevilla welcome Valencia. These two heavyweight clubs have fallen far short of their previous glory this season – in fact, Los Che are in the midst of a relegation battle which could see them drop out of the Spanish top flight for the first time in almost 40 years.
Valencia striker Hugo Duro has explained that the awful floods suffered by the city last year put the importance of football into perspective – but they remain determined to lift themselves out of trouble and bring some joy back to the region.
“It’s very hard. I think that when you experience this you realise that, in truth, you are a secondary character and that you are really nobody,” said Duro. “The real heroes are off the pitch. We are entertainment because the real heroes were off it: The volunteers.”
“Even though we have had a bad start, this team has life, strength, effort and sacrifice. We showed that last year. We don’t have to doubt ourselves. We have shown that this team has an incredible desire and that we are a family,” he added.
The weekend also features Rayo Vallecano hosting Celta Vigo on Friday; Real Betis visiting Real Valladolid on Saturday; and Monday’s round-closer pitting Real Sociedad against Villarreal at the Reale Arena.
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Broadcast details
Friday January 10, 2025
22:00: Rayo Vallecano v Celta Vigo – Live on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
Saturday January 11, 2025
15:00: Alaves v Girona – Live on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
17:15: Real Valladolid v Real Betis – Live on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
19:30: Espanyol v Leganes – Live on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
22:00: Sevilla v Valencia – Live on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
Sunday January 12, 2025
15:00: Las Palmas v Getafe – Live on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
17:15: Atletico Madrid v Osasuna – Live on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
Monday January 13, 2025
22:00: Real Sociedad v Villarreal – Live on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
Already played:
Mallorca 1-5 Barcelona
Athletic Bilbao 2-1 Real Madrid
