Soccer
La Liga Heats Up: Key Fixtures, Predictions & Late-Season Drama (Matchday 33-38)
From Barcelona to Real Madrid, La Liga’s top sides face decisive matchups this week. Here’s our fixture guide with bold predictions and tactical previews.
As La Liga enters its decisive stretch, the stakes have never been higher. Whether it’s the race for the top four, the battle to avoid relegation, or the fierce rivalries that never lose flavor, Matchday 33 is packed with tension, passion, and football worth watching.
From Barcelona hosting Mallorca to Real Madrid’s trip to Getafe, each fixture has a story, and potentially, a twist in the title or relegation plot.
La Liga Fixture Predictions – April 21–27
| Match Date | Fixture | Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Apr 21 | Girona vs Real Betis | Girona 2 – 1 Real Betis |
| Tue, Apr 22 | Valencia vs Espanyol | Valencia 1 – 1 Espanyol |
| Tue, Apr 22 | Barcelona vs Mallorca | Barcelona 3 – 0 Mallorca |
| Wed, Apr 23 | Celta Vigo vs Villarreal | Celta Vigo 1 – 2 Villarreal |
| Wed, Apr 23 | Athletic Club vs Las Palmas | Athletic 2 – 0 Las Palmas |
| Wed, Apr 23 | Getafe vs Real Madrid | Getafe 0 – 2 Real Madrid |
| Wed, Apr 23 | Alavés vs Real Sociedad | Alavés 1 – 2 Real Sociedad |
| Thu, Apr 24 | Osasuna vs Sevilla | Osasuna 1 – 1 Sevilla |
| Thu, Apr 24 | Leganes vs Girona | Girona 2 – 0 Leganes |
| Thu, Apr 24 | Atlético Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano | Atlético 3 – 1 Rayo |
| Thu, Apr 24 | Real Betis vs Valladolid | Betis 2 – 2 Valladolid |
| Sun, Apr 27 | Villarreal vs Espanyol | Villarreal 2 – 0 Espanyol |
What to Watch This Matchday
- Barcelona vs Mallorca: Barcelona are building late-season momentum, and against a shaky Mallorca side, expect a dominant display at Camp Nou.
- Getafe vs Real Madrid: Madrid can’t afford to slip here. With the title race still within reach, expect a methodical but decisive win.
- Atlético Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano: Madrid derbies are never dull. Atlético’s home form gives them the edge, but Rayo will push for goals.
Meanwhile, Girona continues to prove they’re not just top-four contenders but dark horses of the season, and Villarreal’s form is peaking at just the right time.
Final Thoughts
As the La Liga table starts to crystallize, every goal can rewrite a club’s destiny, be it Europe, survival, or pride. This week’s slate delivers heavyweight battles and underdog narratives that will shape the final chapters of the 2024/25 season.