Nigerian MVP nominees among stars to watch out for in ElClasico weekend - LaLiga Preview
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ElClasico featuring Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Nigerian MVP nominees among stars to watch out for in ElClasico weekend - LaLiga Preview

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 08:39 - 10.05.2025

Nigerian stars Chrisantus Uche, Umar Sadiq, and Chidera Ejuke are set to captivate fans on LALIGA EA SPORTS Matchday 35, headlined by ElClásico, as they vie for the African MVP award in crucial matches.

Nigeria and Super Eagles fans will be buzzing with excitement as Super Eagles trio Chrisantus Uche, Umar Sadiq, and Chidera Ejuke prepare to light up Matchday 35 of LALIGA EA SPORTS, a weekend headlined by the electrifying ElClásico showdown between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. 

With just four rounds left, these Nigerian stars, all nominees for the 2024/25 SPORTY LALIGA MVP award, are poised to make their mark in crucial matches across Spain.

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The action kicked off Friday night in the Canary Islands, where relegation-threatened UD Las Palmas faced European-chasing Rayo Vallecano at Estadio de Gran Canaria. 

Saturday brings a Nigerian showdown at Mestalla, as Umar Sadiq’s Valencia CF host Chrisantus Uche’s Getafe CF, with Getafe’s coach José Bordalás eyeing a win against his former club. 

Nigeria's new star Chrisantus Uche.

Meanwhile, Chidera Ejuke’s Sevilla FC, now pushing for European spots, take on RC Celta, who are battling to avoid the drop, a reversal of their usual May fortunes.

Saturday’s schedule also features Girona FC versus Villarreal CF and RCD Mallorca against relegated Real Valladolid, both critical for survival and European hopes. 

Umar Sadiq has scored 5 goals for Valencia in LALIGA this season.
Copa del Rey final: Ferran Torres celebrates after scoring for Barcelona in El Clasico | IMAGO

The day closes with a dramatic Atlético Madrid versus Real Sociedad clash at Riyadh Air Metropolitano, a fixture known for late goals. 

Sunday starts with CD Leganés versus RCD Espanyol, a relegation scrap, before the main event: the ElClásico. 

Ejuke Sevilla star. (Photo Credit: Sevilla/X)

Barcelona, unbeaten in three against Real Madrid this season, aim to tighten their grip on the title, while Los Blancos fight to keep the race alive. 

A Basque derby between Athletic Club and Deportivo Alavés, and in-form Real Betis versus CA Osasuna round out the weekend.

For Nigerians, it’s a chance to rally behind Uche, Sadiq, and Ejuke as they chase glory and MVP honours in one of football’s biggest weekends.

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