Real Madrid’s visit to Granada looks set to loom large in La Liga drama on Saturday, despite only four rounds to play.
With Los Blancos crowned champions and Girona securing a place in the Champions League, the focus now turns to the battle in the middle. Granada, who are currently under threat, could be relegated before kick-off even if Real Mallorca beat Las Palmas.
Hopes are fading fast for Andalusia, who are just above relegated Almeria, sitting 11 points off safety with just 12 points to fight for. It’s a stark turnaround for a team that excelled last season.
With Real Madrid’s victory in the semi-finals of the Champions League, Granada fans could be spared the extra pain of witnessing the trophy celebrations.
The Spanish Football Federation has chosen to postpone the presentation of Real Madrid’s trophy until Sunday, a move Granada coach Jose Ramon Sandoval hopes will offer victory in honor of his loyal supporters.
While Cadiz are still hopeful, six points behind Real Mallorca, their survival prospects remain slim.
They will look to keep fighting when they visit Getafe on Sunday, echoing coach Mauricio Pellegrino’s sentiments to focus only on the next game.
Elsewhere in the league, the battle for a European place continues. Atlético Madrid are in fourth place with a six-point gap over Bilbao.
Real Betis are trying to hold off Valencia for European football qualification, while Girona are trying to get ahead of Barcelona and achieve higher results.
Take a look at Real Betis’ Nabil Fekir, who has been tasked with guiding his team to European qualification amid much excitement.
With impressive statistics and exciting matches, the drama of La Liga promises to be absorbing until the final buzzer.
