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Barcelona and Real Madrid reignite their historic rivalry in the first El Clasico of the season in LALIGA EA SPORTS.
The highly anticipated first El Clasico of the 2023/2024 season is here and football fans from all corners of the world are ready for the clash between bitter rivals, Barcelona and Real Madrid.
However, this heavyweight showdown is just the tip of the iceberg in an action-packed matchday 11 that promises thrilling encounters.
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08:44 - 15.09.2023
LALIGA Preview: BIG 3 Real Madrid, Barcelona & Atletico face tough tests on matchday 5
LALIGA returns from the international break with title contenders Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid all facing tricky challenges on matchday 5.
Friday Night Party with Girona
First up this weekend, surprise joint-leaders, Girona, who sit at the top with Real Madrid, are to showcase the impressive form that has seen them take 25 points from the first 10 matches.
Girona, who are also the top scorers in the LALIGA, will aim to overpower RC Celta at the Estadi Montilivi on Friday night.
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Ahead of the El Clasico on Saturday, there us an intriguing clash in store as bottom-placed UD Almeria, under the guidance of new manager, Gaizka Garitano, seeks to triumph over UD Las Palmas in their first home game at the Power Horse Stadium.
El Clasico takes the spotlight
Then, later that evening, it will be time for the game of the weekend as the first El Clasico of the new LALIGA season takes place at the Estadi Olimpic for the first time ever.
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Barcelona fans are still savouring their memorable stoppage time win from the last time both sides clashed and will hope to secure another important win this weekend.
What makes this particular El Clasico even more captivating is the razor-thin margin that separates the two teams in the standings, with the visitors just a point ahead of their hosts.
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The match promises a star-studded spectacle with talents like Joao Felix, Vicinius JR, Robert Lewandowski, Jude Bellingham, Ronald Araujo, Eduardo Camavinga, and Lamine Yamal all set to face their most significant test yet this season.
More LALIGA Action
Following the El Clasico, fans can look forward to more action in the league as RCD Mallorca takes on Mason Greenwood’s Getafe, with hopes of a repeat of their come-from-behind victory in the previous season.
Action concludes on Saturday with the Andalusian derby between Sevilla and Cadiz. Sevilla’s new boss, Diego Alonso will hope to build on the positive start last time out when they held Real Madrid to a share of the spoils.
On Sunday, Real Betis and CA Osasuna kick off action before Umar Sadiq’s Real Sociedad tackle Rayo Vallecano on the road in a battle between two sides chasing European football.
A historic clash between Athletic Club and Valencia will look to entertain fans later on Sunday, with youngsters like Javi Guerra, Diego Lopez, and Fran Perez expected to be in action.
Atletico Madrid and Deportivo Alaves complete the day’s activities in what is a homecoming for Spanish-born Nigerian, Samu Omorodion, who would want to score against Atletico, his parent club, for the second time this season.
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Matchday 11 concludes on Monday with a battle between two struggling sides, Granada and Villarreal. Both teams are winless in the last five matches and a head-to-head gives either a chance to end such a barren spell.
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