Real Madrid, which is thinking about the future by aiming to strengthen itself with Mbappè and Alphonso Davies, dominates La Liga, but comes from two draws with Valencia and Leipzig.
Ancelotti is in serious trouble with the Spanish tax authorities while the team prepares the affordable match against Celta.
But there are no dangers behind them: the splendid Girona seems to have exhausted its energy with three knockouts in four matches and feels the breathing down its neck as Barcelona (-1) hosts Mallorca with an eye on the Champions League match against Napoli.
For both there will be affordable matches with Osasuna and Mallorca.
An advantage for Xavi's team who can calmly prepare for the Champions League return match with Napoli.
Simeone's Atletico can consolidate fourth place away to Cadiz.
Friday
9pm Barcelona-Mallorca.
Saturday
4.15pm Cadiz-Atletico,
6.30pm Granada-Real Sociedad,
9pm Girona-Osasuna.
Sunday
4.15pm Las Palmas-Athletic,
6.30pm Real-Celta,
9pm Betis-Villarreal.
Monday
9pm Almeria-Seville.
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