La Liga is in its final stages, with only six more matchdays to go. Teams are rushing to make progress and get to a safe zone. The relegation zone, on the one hand, is constantly pushing the bottom-of-the-table clubs to win. On the other hand, the European qualification spots are having tough competition among the top six positions. Currently, Barcelona leads with 79 points in the table, nearly crushing Real Madrid’s hopes of a top-flight win. The upcoming Matchday 32 was postponed due to the Copa del Rey final. Now, Matchday 32 will commence after Matchday 33, giving back-to-back drama right away. Let’s look at the upcoming La Liga schedule, preview, and expert picks.
La Liga Matchday 32 Schedule
Real Betis vs Real Madrid
Date: 24 April 2026 (Friday)
Time: 12:30 AM IST (Next Day) | 03:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM PT
Venue: La Cartuja Stadium
Alavés vs Mallorca
Date: 25 April 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 05:30 PM IST | 08:00 AM ET | 05:00 AM PT
Venue: Mendizorrotza Stadium
Getafe vs Barcelona
Date: 25 April 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 07:45 PM IST |10:15 AM ET | 07:15 AM PT
Venue: Coliseum Stadium
Valencia vs Girona
Date: 25 April 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 PM IST | 12:30 PM ET | 09:30 AM PT
Venue: Mestalla Stadium
Atlético Madrid vs Athletic Club
Date: 25 April 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 12:30 AM IST (Next Day) | 03:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM PT
Venue: Riyadh Air Metropolitano
Rayo Vallecano vs Real Sociedad
Date: 26 April 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 05:30 PM IST | 08:00 AM ET | 05:00 AM PT
Venue: Estadio de Vallecas
Real Oviedo vs Elche
Date: 26 April 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 07:45 PM IST | 10:15 AM ET | 07:15 AM PT
Venue: Carlos Tartiere Stadium
Osasuna vs Sevilla
Date: 26 April 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 10:00 PM IST | 12:30 PM ET | 09:30 AM PT
Venue: El Sadar Stadium
Villarreal vs Celta Vigo
Date: 26 April 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 12:30 AM IST (Next Day) | 03:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM PT
Venue: Estadio de la Cerámica
Espanyol vs Levante
Date: 27 April 2026 (Monday)
Time: 12:30 AM IST (Next Day) | 03:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM PT
Venue: RCDE Stadium
La Liga Predictions for Matchday 32
Real Betis vs Real Madrid Predictions
Date: 24 April 2026
Time: 12:30 AM IST (Next Day) | 03:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM PT
Real Betis Expected Lineup
| Goalkeeper | Vallés |
| Defense | Ruibal, Bartra, Natan, Gómez |
| Midfield | Amrabat, Roca, Fornals, Lo Celso, Ezzalzouli |
| Attack | Hernández |
Real Madrid Expected Lineup
| Goalkeeper | Lunin |
| Defense | Trent, Huijsen, Alaba, Carreras |
| Midfield | Valverde, Tchouaméni, Bellingham, García |
| Attack | Vinicius, Mbappé |
Preview
Real Betis remained winless for a long time, and they recently won the most-needed win against Girona. Girona controlled the game with rapid transitions, but they couldn’t score after the first goal. They got a penalty after Real Betis’s second goal and equalized the game. Real Betis’s transitions and control faded. This may result in underperformance against Real Madrid. Real Madrid, in contrast, has found its momentum. They beat Alavés 2-1 in the recent game. Álvaro Arbeloa’s men have been slowly rebuilding from where they lost. Considering their current form, they are strong enough to beat Real Betis in the upcoming La Liga fixture.
The Pick: Real Madrid.
Getafe vs Barcelona Predictions
Date: 25 April 2026
Time: 07:45 PM IST | 10:15 AM ET | 07:15 AM PT
Getafe Expected Lineup
| Goalkeeper | Soria |
| Defense | Kiko, Abqar, Duarte, Djené, Liso |
| Midfield | Romero, Milla, Vázquez |
| Attack | Iglesias, Satriano |
Barcelona Expected Lineup
| Goalkeeper | García |
| Defense | Koundé, Eric, Martín, Cancelo |
| Midfield | Gavi, Pedri, López, Olmo |
| Attack | Yamal, Ferran |
Preview
Getafe is in a good spot with a moderate defense and an underwhelming offense. Their goal production is not elite, having conceded more often. Compared to Barcelona’s attacking side, Getafe is left far behind. Besides, they are not consistent either. Conversely, Barcelona comes as one of the dominant clubs. They have won all five of their previous La Liga games. Although they exited the UCL to Atlético Madrid, their comeback was solid, making them a strong side against Getafe.
The Pick: Barcelona.
Atlético Madrid vs Athletic Club Predictions
Date: 25 April 2026
Time: 12:30 AM IST (Next Day) | 03:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM PT
Atlético Madrid Expected Lineup
| Goalkeeper | Mussa |
| Defense | Ruggeri, Le Normand, Pubill, Molina |
| Midfield | Lookman, Koke, Llorente, Simeone |
| Attack | Griezmann, Álvarez |
Athletic Club Expected Lineup
| Goalkeeper | Simón |
| Defense | Berchiche, Laporte, Álvarez, Gorosabel |
| Midfield | Jauregizar, de Galarreta, Williams, Berenguer, Williams |
| Attack | Guruzeta |
Preview
Atlético Madrid went to the Copa del Rey finals, losing in a penalty shootout. They have also reached the UCL Semi-Final, knocking out Barcelona. This shows their current quality and form for the upcoming game. They are also good in La Liga, having won 17 games so far and ranked 4th in the La Liga standings. Conversely, Athletic Club is having a tough time, ranking 9th in the standings with an underwhelming record. They also have a negative goal differential, indicating a poor defensive side. Atlético Madrid’s elite goal-scoring and improved form will enable them to win over Athletic Club.
The Pick: Atlético Madrid.
Villarreal vs Celta Vigo Predictions
Date: 26 April 2026
Time: 12:30 AM IST (Next Day) | 03:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM PT
Villarreal Expected Lineup
| Goalkeeper | Júnior |
| Defense | Cardona, González, Veiga, Comesaña |
| Midfield | Navarro, Gueye, Oluwaseyi, Moreno |
| Attack | Mourinho, Buchanan |
Celta Vigo Expected Lineup
| Goalkeeper | Radu |
| Defense | Rueda, Rodríguez, López, Lago |
| Midfield | Moriba, Vecino, Alonso, Iglesias, Mingueza |
| Attack | Jutglà |
Preview
Villarreal is ranked third in the La Liga standings. They have given a consistent league performance this season, winning 19 matches. Their last five games are better than Celta Vigo’s last five games. Villarreal’s consistency is the key factor, making them the favorite. Celta Vigo struggles with inconsistency, having three defeats, one draw, and a win. They also concede slightly higher than Villarreal, highlighting defensive gaps that Villarreal might exploit.
The Pick: Villarreal.
Conclusion
The postponed La Liga Matchday 32 is commencing this week, with the top teams fighting for survival. The key question remains: Will the title race between Real Madrid and Barcelona change? Will the relegation zone clubs escape the threat? Regardless, the upcoming games are highly anticipated for the clash of rivalries.
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