Are you ready for La Liga to heat up again? As the International break reached its climax, the teams were gearing back to action and prepared to continue their campaign to build on their progress. Before discussing more on matchday 14, we have to recap what happened on matchday 13 and how the team performed. That week, many reports came in about the heavy rains and floods in Valencia, which affected many La Liga fans and football. Instead of rejoicing with the fans on every goal scored by their teams, football lovers jelled to express their wishes and support to the victims of the floods.
Moving over to what happened last weekend in La Liga, Las Palmas continued their impressive performance with a 3-2 victory over Rayo Vallecano; they were clinical in front of goal and used their chances wisely to secure the victory. The second battle was between Real Madrid and Osasuna, where Real Madrid showed dominant gameplay by winning the match with a score of 4-0. The show’s star was Vinicius Jr., who scored a hat-trick. Jude Bellingham also added another goal for Real Madrid that allowed them to control the game by attacking solid prowess and defensive solidity. Villarreal marked a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Alaves, where they kept their defense a clean sheet and solidified the position in the top half of the table. In a closely contested match, Leganes managed to edge out Sevilla with a narrow 1-0 win.
Two games ended up in a draw; the first was between Real Betis and Celta Vigo, a 2-2 draw, and Valladolid vs. Athletic Club equalized the game to 1-1. The other three matches ended up 0-1. Mallorca faced a setback against Atletico Madrid, while Getafe fell to Girona. In a shocking twist of fate, Real Sociedad beat Barcelona 1-0, making it their second loss of the season. Matchday 13 was filled with suspense and shock, with many surprises in store for the captivating matches that await. Let us concentrate more on the upcoming matchday 14, which all the teams have been looking forward to, to showcase their skills and fighting spirit.
Getafe CF vs. Real Valladolid CF
On November 23, 2024, Getafe CF welcomes Real Valladolid to the Coliseum (Getafe) for matchday 14 in a La Liga fixture 2024-25.
Championship Won
- Getafe CF: 0 La Liga title
- Real Valladolid CF: 0 La Liga title
This week 14 match is crucial for both teams because they are close to the relegation zone. Getafe is in 17th place with a record of one win, seven draws, and five losses, and Real Valladolid is in 19th place with two wins, three draws, and eight losses. A similar situation is for Real Valladolid, who won only one match, three losses, and one draw in their last five games. Compared to their attack, Getafe’s defense was quite impressive; if they slightly scrutinized their strategy, they could move their position upward in the standings.
At the same time, Real Valladolid marked ten total goals with 0.8 average points and conceded 25 goals, which made them stand at the bottom place for defense with an average of 1.9 points. The player to watch for Getafe is Mauro Arambarri, who is well-known for scoring late goals, and Mamadou Sylla for Real Valladolid has been involved in three goals in his last five matches, with his recent goals coming from the penalty spot. Despite their overall poor form, Valladolid has shown some resilience on the road so that they will win this game.
Valencia CF vs. Real Betis Balompié
At Estadio de Mestalla (Valencia), we will witness the epic battle between Valencia CF and Real Betis Balompié on November 23, 2024.
Championship Won
- Valencia CF: 6 La Liga titles
- Real Betis Balompié: 1 La Liga titles
As mentioned earlier, the Valencia region suffered from severe flooding, so Valencia CF has played only 11 games this season. Due to postponements, they played fewer games than other teams. As a result, they are situated at the bottom of the relegation zone with only one win, two draws, and six losses. In their previous match with Getafe, they equalized 1-1. With the help of Enzo Barrenechea, Valencia took the early lead in the game, but the opponent’s 90th-minute goal completely changed the result. In the game, they had 36% ball possession, two goal attempts, and one shot on goal.
Real Betis Balompié is having a great season so far. They are in seventh place with five wins, five draws, and three losses. Betis concluded their previous match in a 2-2 draw with Celta Vigo, where Vitor Roque’s 40th-minute goal and 90+5’ goal from Marc Bartra saved the team from defeat. They had 56% ball possession, 19 goal attempts, and six shots on goal. When comparing both team’s performances, it is clear that Valencia’s unexpected situation put them under. Still, Betis is doing well here, so they will have an edge to win this game.
Atlético de Madrid vs. Deportivo Alavés
For the forthcoming round 14 of the La Liga showdown, Deportivo Alavés is making a road trip to compete against Atlético de Madrid on November 23, 2024, at Metropolitano Stadium (Madrid).
Championship Won
- Atlético de Madrid: 11 La Liga titles
- Deportivo Alavés: 0 La Liga title
In the last round 13 battle, Madrid defeated Mallorca by a margin of 0-1 points. In the 61st minute, Julian Alvarez scores the game-saving goal for Madrid to save the team from another defeat of the season. They had a ball possession of 48%, with nine goal attempts and two shots on goal. Their first defeat of the season was against Betis, 1-0. Betis’s victory is primarily due to Jose Maria Gimenez’s own goal. Despite several attempts by both teams, Betis managed to hold on to their lead, ending Atletico Madrid’s unbeaten start to the season.
Deportivo Alavés ended the prior match in defeat with Villarreal, 3-0. An excellent finishing game and a solid and organized defense are crucial to Atlético de Madrid’s performance in the coming rounds. Furthermore, substitutions must be made effectively, and strategies must be adapted. In contrast, Deportivo Alavés needs to be fast and precise in counterattacks and maintain a balanced midfield to provide both offense and defense with adequate support. With the home advantage, Atlético de Madrid has an edge to win this game.
Girona FC vs. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona travels away to host Girona FC on November 23, 2024, at Estadio Municipal de Montilivi (Girona) in the La Liga encounter 2024-25.
Championship Won
- Girona FC: 0 La Liga title
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona: 0 La Liga title
This season was Girona’s third consecutive season in La Liga. They also participated in the Copa del Rey and made their debut appearance in the UEFA Champions League. Even though they suffered some setbacks earlier, they bounced back. They won two consecutive matches, including the Copa del Rey, but the big deal is their inconsistent performance, which saw them defeat PSV in the Champions League campaign without marking a single shot in the entire game. But in their last match with Getafe, Yangel Herrera scored the first goal, and they maintained that lead perfectly till the end of the game and grabbed the triumph.
On the other hand, RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is currently standing in the relegation zone with a record of three wins, one draw, and eight losses. To push forward in the standing in every upcoming game, every single goal is crucial for them. The prior match was a Barcelona Derby with Barcelona; Espanyol lost the game by a margin of two points. Only Javi Puado could shoot the goal for Espanyol. Given Girona’s strong home record and Espanyol’s struggles on the road, Girona will be able to win the game.
UD Las Palmas vs. RCD Mallorca
For matchday 14, UD Las Palmas is ready to lock horns with RCD Mallorca on November 23, 2024, at Estadio de Gran Canaria (Las Palmas).
Championship Won
- UD Las Palmas: 0 La Liga title
- RCD Mallorca: 0 La Liga title
UD Las Palmas heads into this match with a 3-1 triumph against Rayo Vallecano. In the first half of the game, Fabio Silva shot the early goal for Palmas. In the second half, Aridane Hernandez’s own goal gave another point for UD Las Palmas. In the 66th minute, Manuel Fuster scored the third point, leading Palmas towards victory. Las Palmas was in 9th place in the attack, scoring 16 goals. Defensively, they are in 16th place with 22 total goals conceded. This season, Las Palmas has performed impressively at its home ground. However, in the away games, they have conceded many goals.
While RCD Mallorca suffered their second straight defeat against Atl. Madrid with a score of 0-1. On the entire, their attack and defense were lacking, and despite being involved in several substitution changes, the teams could not find a way to shoot a single goal in the game. So far in the season, RCD Mallorca has scored ten goals and conceded only ten, making them stand in the third position for defense. Mallorca has the potential to dominate the games, but their inconsistent performance was a significant drawback. As a result, RCD Mallorca has the upper hand here.
RC Celta de Vigo vs. FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona is ready to bounce back and is fully prepared for the next road trip match with RC Celta de Vigo on November 24, 2024, at Estadio de Balaídos (Vigo).
Championship Won
- RC Celta de Vigo: 0 La Liga title
- FC Barcelona: 27 La Liga titles
In the La Liga 2024-24 season, FC Barcelona has been a dominant force, leading the table with 11 wins and two draws. They started the campaign with seven straight victories after their first league defeat with Osasuna 4-2. In November, they began with a triumph, but their second match of November in La Liga ended in a disappointing defeat that made the team suffer their second loss of the season with Real Sociedad with a score of 1-0. On the game day, Robert Lewandowski’s early goal was disallowed by VAR for a marginal offside, which was a contentious decision and affected Barcelona’s momentum.
While RC Celta de Vigo has had a mixed start in La Liga, they are currently in 11th place with five wins, two draws, and six losses. Even though the teams have shown flashes of potential, they have struggled to maintain consistency throughout the season. It should be addressed to improve their gameplay in the upcoming rounds. Their prior match with Betis ended in a 2-2 equalizer. Considering the current form, FC Barcelona will have a higher chance of winning.
CA Osasuna vs. Villarreal CF
On November 24, 2024, CA Osasuna and Villarreal CF face off at Estadio El Sadar (Pamplona) in the upcoming La Liga 2024-25 encounter of round 14.
Championship Won
- CA Osasuna: 0 La Liga title
- Villarreal CF: 0 La Liga title
During the previous encounter, Real Madrid controlled the match from start to finish, dominating possession and creating numerous scoring opportunities, which caused Osasuna to suffer a defeat with a score of 4-0. In the complete game, they struggled a lot with their defense side, which made crucial errors that allowed the opponent to capitalize and score. In addition to their La Liga performances, Osasuna scored 17 total goals with an average of 1.3 points and conceded 20 total goals with an average of 1.5 points.
Meanwhile, Villarreal won their last match with Alaves with a dominant score of 3-0. Ilias Akhomach, Dani Parejo, and Santi Comesana contributed to each goal and led the team to victory. In the game, they maintained their balance of offense and defense, making the opponent struggle to turn their chances into shots. So far, they have shot 23 goals with an average of 1.9 points and conceded 19 total goals with 1.6 average points. Villarreal is in impressive form, but CA Osasuna is at their home, and they try to bounce back and win this game.
Sevilla FC vs. Rayo Vallecano
At Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán (Sevilla), Sevilla FC will compete against Rayo Vallecano on November 24, 2024, in week 14 of La Liga.
Championship Won
- Sevilla FC: 1 La Liga title
- Rayo Vallecano: 0 La Liga title
Sevilla kicked off their international break by suffering their second straight defeat against Leganes, 1-0. The first half of the game was a complete underperformance from Sevilla, and the opponent also didn’t find a netback, so neither team took the lead. Sevilla’s gameplay didn’t move forward in the second half of the game, and they were involved in a substitution change. Lucien Agoume received a red card for holding, and Nemanja Gudelj a yellow card for tripping.
Rayo Vallecano also defeated Las Palmas in round 13 with a score of 1-3. In the second half of the game, Aridane Hernandez’s goal added one point for the opponent. Before the end of the game, Scott McKenna’s goal was the only point reflected in the Rayo Vallecano scoreboard. Over to their standing, Vallecano is standing in the 12th place with 16 points, and Sevilla is standing behind them with 15 points. In La Liga history, Sevilla is strong at their home ground, and Vallecano struggles at road games, so Sevilla will edge to win this game.
CD Leganés vs. Real Madrid CF
The defending champion, Real Madrid, will face CD Leganés on November 24, 2024, at Estadio Municipal de Butarque (Leganes).
Championship Won
- CD Leganés: 0 La Liga title
- Real Madrid: 35 La Liga titles
Real Madrid has had a solid start to the 2024-25 La Liga season; they currently stand in second place with eight wins, three draws, and one loss. Their first defeat of the season was against Barcelona by a score of 0-4. In the game, they failed to capitalize on their chances, and their defensive struggle caused Barcelona to shoot more goals, and they lost the game. Despite these setbacks, Real Madrid remains optimistic about their chances in both domestic and European competitions.
CD Leganés heads into this match with a mixed performance. They are in 14th place with three wins, five draws, and five losses. Given their current form and the overall quality of their squad, Real Madrid is expected to dominate. Their home performances have shown potential, but it was a challenging season for them. However, Leganés’ home advantage and recent performances suggest they may be able to give a tough call.
Athletic Club vs. Real Sociedad
In week 14, the Athletic Club will go Head-to-Head with Real Sociedad on November 24, 2024, at Estadio San Mamés (Bilbao) in La Liga action.
Championship Won
- Athletic Club: 8 La Liga titles
- Real Sociedad: 2 La Liga titles
In the domestic game, Athletic Club is in sixth place with five wins, five draws, and three losses and is in the qualification zone of Europa Conference League qualifiers. In addition to their international performances, they are participating in the UEFA Europa League with their depth squad, and tactical discipline has enabled them to perform well and secure a spot in the knockout stage.
On the other hand, Real Sociedad is sitting in 8th place with some impressive wins but also a few unexpected losses: five wins, three draws, and five losses. They are also active in the UEFA Europa League with a decent run but have yet to reach the knockout stage. Both teams met on January 13, 2024, when Athletic Club defeated Real Sociedad by a margin of one point. Given Athletic Club’s strong home record and Real Sociedad’s mixed form, Athletic Club might have a slight edge.
