The El Clásico is returning after a long gap in the La Liga Matchday 35. It is a celebration for all the Catalans and Madridistas as Barcelona welcomes Real Madrid at Camp Nou. This rivalry is heavily charged with several narratives, as both teams have recently lost several trophies. Besides, the other clashes in Matchday 35 are equally exciting as the El Clásico. Fixtures like Levante vs Osasuna, Elche vs Alavés, and Real Oviedo vs Getafe are heightening the relegation drama. Regardless, the upcoming La Liga Matchday 35 is a solid football entertainment with El Clásico as a cherry on top. Let’s look at the expert predictions and odds for the upcoming La Liga Matchday 35.
La Liga Matchday 34 Highlights
Real Madrid’s Redemption
Real Madrid won over Espanyol in Matchday 34 after an inconsistent run. Notably, Vinícius Junior’s game instantly raised him up to the fans’ favorite after getting fed up with Mbappe’s attitude. He scored twice in the game, showing why he is an MVP. In addition, Mbappé’s attitude towards La Liga has drawn criticism from fans, as he prioritizes France over Real Madrid. Madrid had a good period under Xabi Alonso, but their managerial changes have put them beyond repair. Under Arbeloa, Real Madrid is severely struggling with inconsistency. Now, this clean sheet against Espanyol has renewed their confidence.
Atlético Madrid vs Valencia
Atlético Madrid just had a clean sheet against Valencia on the road. Although the hosts controlled possession, Diego Simeone’s men had clear chances due to their off-the-charts playmaking. Until halftime, neither side scored, but Atlético has made some quality shots. It was only in the second half that Atleti scored twice within a ten-minute window. The sleek pass from Obed Vargas allowed Iker Luque Sierra to score right from the penalty line, winning 2-0.
Barcelona vs Osasuna
Barcelona is just fine without Lamine Yamal’s assists and goals, as they won over Osasuna 2-1. Lewandowski and Torres scored back-to-back goals in the final moments. Raúl García came up with a goal in the 88th minute. Yet, they have no time left to equalize or earn a lead. Thus, Barcelona won 2-1 against Osasuna.
La Liga Matchday 35 Schedule
Levante UD vs CA Osasuna
Date: Friday, 08 May 2026
Time: 12:30 AM IST (Next Day) | 03:00 PM EDT | 12:00 PM PDT
Venue: Ciutat de València
Elche CF vs Deportivo Alavés
Date: Saturday, 09 May 2026
Time: 5:30 PM IST | 08:00 AM EDT | 05:00 AM PDT
Venue: Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
Sevilla FC vs RCD Espanyol
Date: Saturday, 09 May 2026
Time: 7:45 PM IST | 10:15 AM EDT | 07:15 AM PDT
Venue: Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium
Atlético Madrid vs RC Celta de Vigo
Date: Saturday, 09 May 2026
Time: 10:00 PM IST | 12:30 PM EDT | 09:30 AM PDT
Venue: Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium
Real Sociedad vs Real Betis
Date: Saturday, 09 May 2026
Time: 12:30 AM IST (Next Day) | 03:00 PM EDT | 12:00 PM PDT
Venue: Reale Arena
RCD Mallorca vs Villarreal CF
Date: Sunday, 10 May 2026
Time: 5:30 PM IST | 08:00 AM EDT | 05:00 AM PDT
Venue: Iberostar Stadium
Athletic Club vs Valencia CF
Date: Sunday, 10 May 2026
Time: 7:45 PM IST | 10:15 AM EDT | 07:15 AM PDT
Venue: San Mamés Stadium
Real Oviedo vs Getafe CF
Date: Sunday, 10 May 2026
Time: 10:00 PM IST | 12:30 PM EDT | 09:30 AM PDT
Venue: Carlos Tartiere Stadium
FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid CF
Date: Sunday, 10 May 2026
Time: 12:30 AM IST (Next Day) | 03:00 PM EDT | 12:00 PM PDT
Venue: Spotify Camp Nou
Rayo Vallecano vs Girona FC
Date: Monday, 11 May 2026
Time: 12:30 AM IST (Next Day) | 03:00 PM EDT | 12:00 PM PDT
Venue: Estadio de Vallecas
La Liga Predictions
Atlético Madrid vs Celta Vigo Prediction
Date: Sat, 09 May
Time: 10:00 PM IST | 12:30 PM EDT
Venue: Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium
Expected Lineups
Atlético Madrid (4-4-2):
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Juan Musso |
| Defense | Dávid Hancko, Nahuel Molina, José María Giménez, Matteo Ruggeri |
| Midfield | Antoine Griezmann, Obed Vargas, Koke, Johnny Cardoso |
| Attack | Julian Alvarez, Alexander Sørloth |
Celta Vigo (3-4-2-1):
| Position | Players |
| Defense | Marcos Alonso, Carl Starfelt, Óscar Mingueza |
| Defensive Midfield | Ilaix Moriba, Hugo Sotelo, Matías Vecino, Fer López |
| Attacking Midfield | Williot Swedberg, Hugo Álvarez |
| Attack | Iago Aspas |
Preview
Atlético Madrid is just off a loss to Arsenal in the UCL, looking to bounce back in the upcoming game. They are currently doing better than Celta Vigo, despite being a bit inconsistent. Atlético Madrid’s defense and offense are comparatively better than Celta Vigo’s. Celta Vigo, on the other hand, is slightly inferior to Atleti. Claudio Giráldez’s men have been conceding a lot in their recent games. Their goal differential is substantially lower than Atlético’s. This simply highlights the defensive gap between Atlético and Celta Vigo. This will allow Diego Simeone’s squad to find more gaps and create quick chances. Thus, Atleti has the winning chance in this La Liga Matchday 35 fixture.
The Pick: Atlético Madrid.
Real Sociedad vs Real Betis Prediction
Date: Sat, 09 May
Time: 12:30 AM IST (Next Day) | 03:00 PM EDT
Venue: Reale Arena
Expected Lineups
Real Sociedad (4-4-2):
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Unai Marrero |
| Defense | Jon Martín, Jon Aramburu, Álvaro Odriozola, Duje Ćaleta-Car |
| Midfield | Takefusa Kubo, Arsen Zakharyan, Wesley Gassova, Carlos Soler |
| Attack | Mikel Oyarzabal, Orri Óskarsson |
Real Betis (4-3-3):
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Álvaro Valles |
| Defense | Héctor Bellerín, Natan Bernardo de Souza, Ricardo Rodríguez, Junior Firpo |
| Midfield | Álvaro Fidalgo, Isco, Sofyan Amrabat |
| Attack | Antony dos Santos, Cucho Hernández, Abde Ezzalzouli |
Preview
Real Sociedad is in mid-table, having an average performance in recent matches. Their defense has nothing to stand out, whereas Real Betis has a positive goal differential. When it comes to scoring, Real Sociedad is similar to Real Betis’s form. They occasionally tie the games if they can’t outscore. In contrast, Real Betis comes as one of the big clubs. Notably, Real Betis hasn’t lost in its last five games. Considering Real Sociedad’s irregular current form, Real Betis can easily take them down in this La Liga clash.
The Pick: Real Betis.
Mallorca vs Villarreal Prediction
Date: Sun, 10 May
Time: 5:30 PM IST | 08:00 AM EDT
Venue: Iberostar Stadium
Mallorca (4-3-2-1):
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Leo Román |
| Defense | Marash Kumbulla, Johan Mojica, Pablo Maffeo, Martin Valjent |
| Defensive Midfield | Samú Costa, Omar Mascarell, Manu Morlanes |
| Attacking Midfield | Pablo Torre, Sergi Darder |
| Attack | Vedat Muriqi |
Villarreal (4-4-2):
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Arnau Tenas |
| Defense | Alex Freeman, Willy Kambwala, Juan Foyth |
| Midfield | Pape Gueye, Dani Parejo, Tajon Buchanan, Thomas Partey |
| Attack | Nicolas Pépé, Georges Mikautadze |
Preview
Villarreal is favored to beat Mallorca despite playing away. Mallorca has a moderate form, whose offense simply relies on Vedat Muriqi. But he alone can’t save the team from a power-packed offense of Villarreal. Villarreal has been maintaining a consistent position in the table for a long time. They have been exceeding expectations in every match this season. Hence, Villarreal is favored to win in this clash.
The Pick: Villarreal.
FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid Prediction
Date: Sun, 10 May
Time: 12:30 AM IST (Next Day) | 03:00 PM EDT
Venue: Spotify Camp Nou
FC Barcelona (4-2-3-1):
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Joan Garcia |
| Defense | João Cancelo, Ronald Araújo, Eric García, Pau Cubarsí |
| Defensive Midfield | Pedri, Gavi |
| Attacking Midfield | Roony Bardghji, Dani Olmo, Fermín López |
| Attack | Robert Lewandowski |
Real Madrid (4-2-3-1):
| Position | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Andriy Lunin |
| Defense | Antonio Rüdiger, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, Ferland Mendy |
| Defensive Midfield | Thiago Pitarch, Aurélien Tchouaméni |
| Attacking Midfield | Eduardo Camavinga, Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde |
| Attack | Vinícius Júnior |
Preview
This El Clásico heavily favors Barcelona, given Real Madrid’s depleted squad and poor tactics. Real Madrid has been unstable this year in both the UCL and La Liga. Their recent win over Espanyol, however, reassured their form. But still, their squad heavily suffers from injured players. Kylian Mbappé, Rodrygo, and Arda Güler are on the injury list. Their only hopes are Vinícius Júnior and Endrick, who can bring a couple of scores in total. When compared with Barcelona’s squad, they have a strong current form. Even without Lamine Yamal, their quality hasn’t dropped a bit. Strikers like Lewandowski, Torres, and Rashford will keep on creating chances. Their midfield has an immense quality, and their defense is off the charts. Above all, they are playing in their Catalan home venue, Camp Nou. This alone improves their winning chance. Hence, Barcelona is expected to win in this El Clásico.
The Pick: Barcelona.
Conclusion
The La Liga Matchday 35 is going to be an iconic matchday, featuring El Clásico as the main highlight. With only a few matchdays to go, the winner will be decided in the upcoming matchday. Barcelona needs only two more points to become the champions. It would be a dramatic title win for Barcelona if they beat Real Madrid in the upcoming El Clásico. Nevertheless, unpredictability still remains a factor that could change the narrative. Real Madrid might retaliate and win in the final moment. Let’s see how this season goes.
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