A thrilling title race beckons in La Liga, with Real Madrid returning to the division's summit after Atletico's slip-up at Leganes. While Barcelona are several points back, Hansi Flick's side have shown in their two Clasico victories this season that their apex is untouchable.

Sociedad vs. Getafe, 10:15 a.m. Athletic Bilbao vs. Leganes, 12:30 p.m. Barcelona vs. Valencia, 3 p.m. Alaves vs. Celta Vigo, 3 p.m. Leganes vs. Rayo Vallecano, 2 p.m.

Both Espanyol and Real Valladolid are struggling to stop opposing offenses this season, with Espanyol allowing 31 goals (18th in league) and Real Valladolid conceding 37 (20th).Espanyol ended up

Spanish La Liga result on Friday: Mallorca v Real Betis (1300), Atletico Madrid v Villarreal (1515), Sevilla v Espanyol (1730), Valladolid v Real Madrid (2000) Rayo Vallecano v Girona (1300), Real Sociedad v Getafe (1515), Athletic Bilbao v Leganes (1730), Barcelona v Valencia (2000)

On Saturday night, the top-placed and bottom-placed La Liga teams face off in the Spanish league in a game between teams in two polar extremes.Real Madrid, sitting pretty on 46 points, are in their

Espanyol and Leganes drew a key game in the battle to avoid relegation from La Liga 1-1 on Saturday evening The result will probably satisfy Leganes

Jan 23 (IANS) real madrid have an excellent chance to consolidate themselves as La Liga leader on Saturday when they make the short trip to play Valladolid in the 21st round of matches in La Liga. Meanwhile,

Real Madrid were stunned by Barcelona in the final of the Spanish Super Cup on January 12, losing 5-2 in El Clasico, but their response to that result has been excellent, winning their next three against Celta Vigo, Las Palmas and Red Bull Salzburg.

Borja Jiménez is the second-youngest coach in LaLiga, but he has his Leganés team playing fearless football against the best teams in Spain.

Espanyol goalkeeper Joan García has shown why he was linked to a possible move to Arsenal last summer after he made multiple saves against Leganes in a 1-1 draw in La Liga.

Girona v Sevilla (1300), Leganes v Atletico Madrid (1515), Real Betis v Alaves (1730), Getafe v Barca (2000) Celta Vigo v Athletic Bilbao (1300), Real Madrid v Las Palmas (1515), Osasuna v Rayo Vallecano (1730), Valencia v Real Sociedad (2000)

Spain's matchday 21 sees Real Madrid make a short trip to play bottom side Real Valladolid, while Atletico Madrid has a tricky home game against Villarreal, and Barcelona has a match that may look easier on paper than it turns out to be on the pitch.