The La Liga season is coming to an end, and every game is now important for teams hoping to play in Europe. In Matchday 37, teams will try to gain more points before the last round. Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, and Villarreal will all look to end the season on a positive note. Let us take a look at the upcoming La Liga games, including team forms, expected lineups, head-to-head stats, and match predictions.
La Liga 2025â26 Standings Update:
There are just two league games remaining in La Liga, and the season has been incredibly competitive. Barcelona sits on top with 91 points after their 30 league victories this season, thanks to their consistent play.
Following them, Real Madrid continues to be in second place on 80 points. Along with them, Villarreal, Real Betis, and Atlético Madrid remain in the qualification spot after maintaining consistency throughout the campaign.
Going into the last few fixtures of the season, mid-table teams are still fighting for spots in European competitions. Celta and Getafe are all trying to qualify for Europa League or Conference League slots.
Below is the relegation battle in the table. The teams that are currently in the relegation places are: Mallorca, Levante, and Real Oviedo. These teams will have to get some points in their matches to avoid relegation next season from La Liga.
Upcoming La Liga Fixtures:
1. Rayo Vallecano vs Villarreal
Date: 17 May 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 01:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | 10:30 PM IST
Venue: Estadio de Vallecas, Madrid
2. Athletic Club vs Celta
Date: 17 May 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 01:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | 10:30 PM IST
Venue: San Mamés, Bilbao
3. Levante vs Mallorca
Date: 17 May 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 01:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | 10:30 PM IST
Venue: Ciutat de ValĂšncia, ValĂšncia
4. Sevilla vs Real Madrid
Date: 17 May 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 01:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | 10:30 PM IST
Venue: RamĂłn SĂĄnchez PizjuĂĄn, Seville
5. Real Sociedad vs Valencia
Date: 17 May 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 01:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | 10:30 PM IST
Venue: Reale Arena, Donostia / San SebastiĂĄn
6. Elche vs Getafe
Date: 17 May 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 01:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | 10:30 PM IST
Venue: Manuel MartĂnez Valero, Elx
7. Osasuna vs Espanyol
Date: 17 May 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 01:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | 10:30 PM IST
Venue: El Sadar, Pamplona
8. Atlético Madrid vs Girona
Date: 17 May 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 01:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | 10:30 PM IST
Venue: Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid
9. Real Oviedo vs Alavés
Date: 17 May 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 01:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | 10:30 PM IST
Venue: Estadio Carlos Tartiere, Oviedo
10. Barcelona vs Real Betis
Date: 17 May 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 03:15 PM ET | 12:15 PM PT | 12:45 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Camp Nou, Barcelona
Expected Lineup and Preview:
Rayo Vallecano vs Villarreal
Date: 17 May 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 01:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | 10:30 PM IST
Venue: Estadio de Vallecas, Madrid
Rayo Vallecano Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Augusto Batalla |
| Defenders | Andrei RaÈiu, PathĂ© Ciss, Florian Lejeune, Pep ChavarrĂa |
| Midfielders | Pedro DĂaz, Ăscar ValentĂn, Unai LĂłpez |
| Attackers | Jorge de Frutos, Sergio Camello, Fran PĂ©rez |
Villarreal Predicted Lineup (4-4-2)
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Arnau Tenas |
| Defenders | Alex Freeman, Alfonso Pedraza, Pau Navarro, Renato Veiga |
| Midfielders | Alberto Moleiro, Dani Parejo, Nicolas Pépé, Pape Gueye |
| Attackers | Georges Mikautadze, Gerard Moreno |
Preview:
This encounter between Rayo Vallecano and Villarreal will take place in Madrid’s Estadio de Vallecas. On the basis of league tables, it’s fair to assume Villarreal has the upper hand here. They have been in better form all season and have a superior attacking record to the opposition.
Rayo Vallecano, on the other hand, has given solid performances at home and has recently been trying to improve its form. In the previous encounter, Villarreal won 4-0, and this demonstration of their control gives them a clear advantage in this match. Villarreal’s confirmed Champions League qualification should also boost their confidence. Thus, it’s expected to be Villarrealâs victory once again here.
The pick: Villarreal
Sevilla vs Real Madrid
Date: 17 May 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 01:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | 10:30 PM IST
Venue: RamĂłn SĂĄnchez PizjuĂĄn, Seville
Sevilla Predicted Lineup (4-4-2)
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Odysseas Vlachodimos |
| Defenders | CĂ©sar Azpilicueta, Gabriel Suazo, JosĂ© Ăngel Carmona, Kike Salas |
| Midfielders | Djibril Sow, Lucien Agoumé, Oso, Rubén Vargas |
| Attackers | Akor Adams, Neal Maupay |
Real Madrid Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1/4-4-2)
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Thibaut Courtois |
| Defenders | Antonio RĂŒdiger, Fran GarcĂa, RaĂșl Asencio, Trent Alexander-Arnold |
| Midfielders | AurĂ©lien TchouamĂ©ni, Brahim DĂaz, Eduardo Camavinga, Jude Bellingham |
| Attackers | Vinicius Junior, Gonzalo GarcĂa |
Preview:
Sevilla and Real Madrid are set to face off at RamĂłn SĂĄnchez PizjuĂĄn, Seville. With a strong, consistent overall performance, Real Madrid has secured the #2 position in the La Liga standings. Throughout the La Liga campaign, their squad depth had helped them dominate crucial matches. Earlier in this La Liga season, Real Madrid comfortably defeated Sevilla with a 2-0 score.
Sevilla is coming up with a strong momentum in recent matchups. Despite their momentum, they would still find it difficult to compete with a top team like Real Madrid. Sevillaâs home advantage could possibly make this matchup competitive. But if Real Madrid maintain their attacking rhythm, they are likely to secure another important away victory.
The pick: Real Madrid
Atlético Madrid vs Girona
Date: 17 May 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 01:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT | 10:30 PM IST
Venue: Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid
Atlético Madrid Predicted Lineup (4-4-2)
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Juan Musso |
| Defenders | Marc Pubill, DĂĄvid Hancko, Matteo Ruggeri, Marcos Llorente |
| Midfielders | Koke, Obed Vargas, Rodrigo Mendoza, Thiago Almada |
| Attackers | Ademola Lookman, Antoine Griezmann |
Girona FC Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Paulo Gazzaniga |
| Defenders | Alejandro FrancĂ©s, Arnau MartĂnez, Vitor Reis, Ălex Moreno |
| Midfielders | Axel Witsel, Fran BeltrĂĄn, Joel Roca, Thomas Lemar, Viktor Tsygankov |
| Attackers | Azzedine Ounahi |
Preview:
AtlĂ©tico Madrid will face Girona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano. AtlĂ©tico Madrid enters the La Liga matchup as the favorites due to their consistency and strong home record throughout the season. AtlĂ©tico Madrid is fourth in the standings, while Girona FC is 15th, showing the difference in their performances this season. Girona’s inconsistency throughout the season makes it hard for them to challenge strong opponents. In the earlier La Liga head-to-head match, AtlĂ©tico Madrid clearly dominated with a 3-0 victory. Therefore, AtlĂ©tico Madrid has an upper hand due to their defensive and offensive coordination going into this game.
The pick: Atlético Madrid
Barcelona vs Real Betis
Date: 17 May 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 03:15 PM ET | 12:15 PM PT | 12:45 AM IST (Next day)
Venue: Camp Nou, Barcelona
Barcelona Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Joan GarcĂa |
| Defenders | Jules KoundĂ©, Ronald Araujo, Pau CubarsĂ, Alejandro Balde |
| Midfielders | Marc CasadĂł, Pedri |
| Attackers | Marcus Rashford, Dani Olmo, Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski |
Real Betis Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Ălvaro Valles |
| Defenders | HĂ©ctor BellerĂn, Diego Llorente, Natan, Junior Firpo |
| Midfielders | Giovani Lo Celso, Pablo Fornals, Sofyan Amrabat |
| Attackers | Abde Ezzalzouli, Antony, Chimy Ăvila |
Preview:
The La Liga match is held at Camp Nou in Barcelona, where Barcelona is the strong favorite. Barcelona is sitting at the top of the standings with outstanding performance throughout the La Liga campaign. Their attacking trio consistently controls the game against most opponents.
Real Betis has secured the #5 position in the La Liga standings. By performing consistently, they have shown their potential and ability to trouble bigger teams by counterattack. Both teams have qualified for the European competition. They represent how tough this battle is going to be.
Previous La Liga meetings have mostly favored Barcelona, and they put in a strong performance against Betis. Barcelona will continue with their strong offensive game plan and hold control throughout the match.
The pick: Barcelona
Conclusion:
The La Liga season 2025-26 comes to an end with one more fixture remaining. The clubs, including Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid, are all trying to finish strong at the end of the season. However, many clubs are still fighting for survival spots in the league. Every possible outcome for the final round could change a clubâs final standing by the end of this seasonâs Matchday 38.
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