La Liga Matchday 35 Predictions Featuring El Clásico
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.
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
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.