The eternal Modric also contributed to Real Madrid's season taking off by scoring the decisive goal against Sevilla.
And now Ancelotti calmly prepares the trip to Valencia, keeping the surprise Girona at a safe distance (+6), which has recovered from the slight decline after months at a high level and should not fail the match against Mallorca, which however surprisingly has qualified for the Copa del Rey final.
Barcelona's task is more complicated at the home of Athletic who are in full Champions League contention, but even the main contender, Simeone's Atletico, cannot take the match against Betis lightly.
While waiting for his return with Inter, he suffered another flop, the elimination in the semi-final of the Copa del Rey against Athletic Bilbao.
The disappointing Sevilla, fighting not to be relegated, will find it very difficult to take points against Real Sociedad.
Saturday
2pm Sevilla-Real Sociedad,
9pm Valencia-Real Madrid
Sunday
2pm Villarreal-Granada,
4.15pm Atletico Madrid-Betis,
6.30pm Mallorca-Girona,
9pm Athletic-Barcelona
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