As we approach the 2024-25 La Liga matchday 21 this week, we can expect another batch of thrilling matches that will provide us with breathtaking and cherishable moments. Real Madrid is back on track by leading the table and is highly favored to win the title. On the other hand, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona are in a close battle for the second and third spots, which will secure them Champions League spots. Real Valladolid, Valencia, and Espanyol are at the bottom of the table and will likely face relegation, making these upcoming matches crucial for all teams. Overall, this upcoming 2024-25 La Liga matchday 21 will be filled with intense battles as teams fight for titles, European spots, and survival.
Matchday 20 of the 2024-25 La Liga was phenomenal, filled with high-intensity action and dramatic outcomes. Real Madrid completely dominated UD Las Palmas with a commanding 4-1 victory, and Kylian Mbappe, who scored two goals, including a penalty, led the team to reclaim the top spot. On the other hand, despite Jules Lunde’s early lead, FC Barcelona’s inconsistent performance caused them to conclude round 20 in a 1-1 draw with Getafe.
Unfortunately, matchday 20 disappointed Atletico Madrid, who suffered a surprising setback. Losing 90-1 to Leganes pushed them down to second place in the league table. Crucial wins for Leganes, Alaves, and Espanyol intensified the relegation battle, tightening the fight to avoid the drop. Other significant outcomes featured Villarreal’s dominant 4-0 victory over RCD Mallorca, Valencia’s close 1-0 triumph against Real Sociedad, and Athletic Bilbao’s 2-1 win over RC Celta de Vigo.
The section below details the forthcoming 2024-25 La Liga matchday 21 matches, including odds and predictions. Our website offers analysis, match previews, and the latest sports updates.
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Las Palmas vs. Osasuna
Will this matchday 21 help Las Palmas to snap their two straight defeats in La Liga and three consecutive defeats in all competitions? Las Palmas will take Osasuna on January 24, 2025, at Estadio de Gran Canaria (Las Palmas).
Successful Pass %
- Las Palmas: 87.78
- Osasuna: 84.57
This match will be their second this season. They first met in September, in round 6 of the 2024-25 La Liga, when Osasuna defeated Las Palmas by one point. In the 39th minute of the game, Ante Budimir shot the first goal for Osasuna, and in the 41st minute. Alberto Moleiro’s goal for Las Palmas ended the first half in a tie. In the second half of the game, Aimar Oroz scored the winning goal for Osasuna, and it ended up 2-1. Currently, Osasuna is in 10th place with a record of six wins, eight draws, and six losses, and Las Palmas is in 14th place and holds a record of six wins, four draws, and 10 losses.
Over to their offense, Las Palmas scored 25 total goals with an average of 1.3 points per game, and Osasuna scored 24 with an offensive average of 1.2. Osasuna is in 13th place on the defense table, with 29 total goals conceded and an average of 1.5 points per game. Las Palmas is standing in the bottom second with 33 total goals conceded, with an average of 1.7 points per game. After their back-to-back defeats, Las Palmas must show their strength and resilience to bounce back and secure a win. On the other hand, Osasuna didn’t win their last five matches (3 draws, two losses), so they must have balanced their offense and defense well to get back on the path of victory. Osasuna will have an edge in this match with a solid defense compared to Las Palmas.
Mallorca vs. Real Betis
On January 25, 2025, Mallorca and Betis will head-to-head at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix (Palma de Mallorca) on matchday 21 of the 2024-25 La Liga showdown. This is a chance for both teams to bounce back from their straight losing streak.
Successful Pass %
- Mallorca: 87.38
- Real Betis: 89.09
Mallorca is having a challenging start to 2025; on Monday, they suffered two consecutive cup eliminations, followed by a 0-4 defeat to Villarreal in their first La Liga match of the year. Despite these setbacks, they are competing for the European spots, but it will be a tough battle against Real Betis because they haven’t beaten them at home since 2013. At the same time, Mallorca’s home performance is half-pie with four wins, three draws, and three losses, though they managed to bounce back from behind to win two of their last three home games.
Meanwhile, Real Betis is placed in the bottom half of the table, but they are still in the European race and coming off three straight defeats where their cup exit indicates that now they focus solely on La Liga. Real Betis has a strong record against Mallorca, and they have won three of their last four away games against Mallorca. The key players to watch are Cyle Larin, who scored both goals in Mallorca’s previous home game win, and Vitor Roque for Real Betis, who scored his last two goals away from home. This will be a close match, but Real Betis have the upper hand to win this game.
Atlético Madrid vs. Villarreal
The top half of La Liga teams, Atletico Madrid and Villarreal, are all set for their round 21 battle on January 25, 2025, at Metropolitano Stadium (Madrid). This will be an excellent chance for Atletico Madrid to secure three points and regain the top position.
Successful Pass %
- Atletico Madrid: 90.16
- Villarreal: 90.17
In the previous round of the 2025-25 La Liga, Atletico Madrid snapped their 15-winning streak by losing their match with Leganes with a score of 0-1. This result was unexpected for all the Atletico Madrid fans because, during that match, they were in the top place of the league table. That win made them continue their position at the top, but unfortunately, Real Madrid’s victory and their defeat put them one step down in the table. However, they head into this match with a triumph in their Champions League campaign against Bayer Leverkusen with a scoreline of 2-1. Julian Alvarez’s two goals in the second half led the team towards the triumph. In the UEFA Champions League table, they are in 5th place with a record of five wins and two losses. On the other hand, Villarreal’s last ten matches have been a mixed bag of results, Where they won only three matches, drew three, and lost four matches.
In the La Liga table, they are standing in 5th place with nine wins, six draws, and five losses; with their consistent performance, they qualified for the Europa League group stage. In their H2H record, both teams met previously in August, where the game ended up in a 2-2 draw. The complete action occurred in the first half of the game, where Marcos Llorente and Alexander Sorloth each scored a goal for Atletico Madrid. For Villarreal, Arnaut Danjuma scored the early goal; the second goal was an own goal from Atletico Madrid Koke. Comparatively, Atletico Madrid is good, but they need to avoid small mistakes because that costs them their result. As a result, with the recent form and last defeat, Atletico Madrid has a high chance to bounce back and win this game.
Sevilla vs. Espanyol
To move their position from the relegation zone, Espanyol will compete against Sevilla in the upcoming matchday 21 of the 2024-25 La Liga encounter on January 25, 2025, at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán (Sevilla). Espanyol needs two points to come out of the relegation zone, so they must win this game.
Successful Pass %
- Sevilla: 89.81
- Espanyol: 86.4
Sevilla head into this match with a struggle to win back-to-back La Liga matches. However, their recent comeback, triumph 2-1 against Girona, keeps their European football hopes alive, and they are sitting just four points away from the top six teams. Over a decade, this season has been the first time they have not been playing in a European competition. Their offense and defense need an improvement to push up their game level in the upcoming match days. At the same time, Espanyol has scored first in only one of their nine away matches this season.
In La Liga, Espanyol has the worst away record of just one point from nine games and only four goals scored. Currently, they are fighting to avoid relegation in their first season, and recently, they concluded their six-game winless streak by defeating Real Valladolid with a scoreline of 2-1. But they haven’t defeated Sevilla in their last 11 encounters, so this will be notable in this match, and how Espanyol will overcome this. Espanyol has demonstrated resilience and could present a challenge if they capitalize on their strengths. It may be a competitive match, but Sevilla could have the advantage.
Valladolid vs. Real Madrid
The defending champion, Real Madrid, is continuing their dominance in the 2024-25 La Liga season, and to maintain their momentum, they are going to face off against Valladolid on January 25, 2025, at Estadio José Zorrilla (Valladolid).
Successful Pass %
- Valladolid: 86.63
- Real Madrid: 93.3
Real Madrid heads into this match after a dominant 5-1 win against Salzburg in the Champions League’s league phase, round 7. In the first half, Rodrygo took control of the game and scored two goals, giving Real Madrid an early lead. In that game, they had 70% ball possession, 14 goal attempts, and six shots on goal. Their matchday 20 triumph against Las Palmas made them grab the first position in the league with 46 points and a record of 14 wins, four draws, and two defeats. Over to their offense, Real Madrid is standing second with a total of 47 goals scored with an average of 2,4 points per game, and defensively, they conceded 20 total goals with an average of 1.0 points per game. They can clinch the title for the second consecutive time if they maintain consistent gameplay on the upcoming matchdays. On the other hand, Valladolid is experiencing a nightmare this season with their underperformance.
They are standing at the bottom position of the league with only four wins, three draws, and 13 losses. Real Valladolid has the worst offense and defense this season, positioning them at the bottom of the two tables. So far, they have scored 14 total goals with an average of 0.7 points per game and defensively conceded 39 total goals with an average of 2.0 points per game. They head into this match with a defeat in round 20 of La Liga with Espanyol by a margin of one point. As mentioned earlier this season, Real Madrid has been dominant and has a strong record against Valladolid. Considering the recent struggles of Valladolid, the upcoming match Real Madrid will likely secure a comfortable win.
Rayo Vallecano vs. Girona
At Campo de Futbol de Vallecas (Madrid), Rayo Vallecano will compete against Girona on January 26, 2025, in the La Liga matchday 21 fixtures. Let’s see whether this battle made them push up from the mid-table.
Successful Pass %
- Rayo Vallecano:86.66
- Girona:93.27
Rayo Vallecano is in ninth place and has shown resilience with a 1-1 recent draw against Osasuna. White Girona is in eighth place, and they also have been in good form, but in their recent La Liga match, they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Sevilla. Rayo Vallecano has a strong record at their home, whereas Girona has been performing great on their road games. Over to their performance, Rayo Vallecano is well known for their high pressing and energetic style of play, and their key player like Jorge De Frutos has been a dominant force with goals and assists.
However, they must be more precise on their inconsistent away form and defensive vulnerabilities. On the other hand, Girona is one of the high-scoring teams, and their tactical flexibility is phenomenal. Still, their defensive issues and inconsistent performance made them struggle to play out from the back. Based on recent form and historical performance, Girona is slightly favored to win this game.
Real Sociedad vs. Getafe
Getafe will travel to Reale Arena (San Sebastian) on January 26, 2025, to face Real Sociedad in the exciting 2024-25 La Liga showdown. A win for Real Sociedad will keep them in contention for European qualification spots.
Successful Pass %
- Real Sociedad:88.82
- Getafe: 81.84
In the La Liga table, Real Sociedad is 7th with 28 points from 20 games. They have shown impressive performance, especially at their home ground. However, they lost to Valencia without scoring a single point in their previous game. On the other hand, Getafe has struggled this season; they are in 16th place with 20 points from 20 games. They drew their match with Barcelona 1-1 during the previous encounter.
Given Real Sociedad’s impressive performance at home and Getafe’s challenges on the road, Real Sociedad is predicted to win this match. A win would strengthen their position in the upper half of the table, keeping their dreams of European qualification intact. Meanwhile, Getafe will aim to battle hard and earn crucial points to enhance their league position.
Athletic Club vs. Leganes
Athletic Club will host Leganes at Estadio San Mamés (Bilbao) on January 26, 2025, for the 2024-25 La Liga matchday 21 encounters. With Athletic Club and Barcelona tied at 39 points, this match will determine their position in the standings.
Successful Pass %
- Athletic Club: 88.48
- Leganes: 87.23
Athletic Club enters this match with a defeat with Besiktas 4-1 in their league phase round 7 of the UEFA Europa League. Thanks to Milot Rashica, two goals, Rafa Silva and Joao Mario contributed to each goal in the second half of the game. Athletic Clubs were undefeated in their last five matches, with four wins and one draw. With their consistent gameplay and well-balanced offense and defense, they placed in fourth place on the league table with 39 points. If they are more precise in the matches and avoid small mistakes, they can push up their position and reach their dream destination.
Conversely, Legane’s previous week’s match was incredible, where they defeated the top club, Atletico Madrid, with a score of 1-0, significantly impacting Atletico Madrid’s standing. In the standing table, Leganes is in 15th place with five wins, seven draws, and eight losses. Offensively, the Athletic Club scored 31 total goals with an average of 1.6 points per game, and Leganes marked 19 total goals with an average of 1.0 points per game. Over to their defense, Athletic Club conceded 18 total goals with an average of 0.9 points per game, and Leganes conceded 29 total goals with an average of 1.5 points per game. Given the recent form and performances, Athletic Club will have a higher chance of winning this game.
Barcelona vs. Valencia
At Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys (Barcelona), Barcelona will take Valencia on January 26, 2025, in the highly anticipated matchday 21 of the 2024-25 La Liga encounter. Will this game help Barcelona maintain its momentum and Valencia improve its performance?
Successful Pass %
- Barcelona: 91.34
- Valencia: 86.91
Barcelona is currently third in the league with 39 points from 20 matches and has been playing well, especially at home. They recently drew 1-1 with Getafe, showing they can be strong under pressure. In their Champions League campaign, they defeated Benfica by a margin of one point; thanks to Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha, both completely took control of the game and led the team towards victory. Under coach Hans-Dieter Flick, Barcelona plays a style that focuses on pressing and maintaining possession, which has worked against most teams. At the same time, their offense was best this season by scoring 52 points with an average of 2.6 points per game.
On the other hand, Valencia is having a tough season, sitting in 19th place with only 16 points from 20 games. They have shown some strength, but their away games have not gone well, getting only one point from nine matches. In their last game, they suffered a 1-0 win against Real Sociedad, but overall, scoring goals, especially away from home, has been challenging. Valencia’s offense and defense need an improvement to safeguard them from the relegation zone in the upcoming match days. Barcelona is expected to win this match, given Barcelona’s good home performance and Valencia’s poor away record. A win would help them stay in the top half of the table and keep their chances for European qualification alive. Valencia must improve their defense and find a way to score goals to get a good result.
Alaves vs. Celta Vigo
Matchday 21 will wrap up with the battle between Alaves and Celta Vigo on January 27, 2025, at Estadio Mendizorrotza (Vitoria-Gasteiz) in La Liga. This game with Celta Vigo is crucial for Alaves to push up and secure them from the relegation zone.
Successful Pass %
- Alaves: 83.64
- Celta Vigo: 89.83
Alavés has the benefit of playing at home, where they are hard to beat. Their strong organization and solid defense make them a formidable opponent in their stadium. The guidance of manager Luis García and the good performance of key players like García and Sedlar are essential factors that could help them win. For Celta Vigo to win, they must overcome their difficulties playing away and work well as a team.
Coach Giraldez’s strategies and the experience of players like Aspas will be crucial in this challenging game. They can win significantly if they can strengthen their defense and exploit Alavés’ weaknesses. Considering both teams’ performances, Alaves has the upper hand to win this game due to their home-ground advantage. Still, simultaneously, Celta Vigo will show their complete potential and be upset with a determined and tactical approach.
