As the champions are crowned this season, the remaining matches get intense for the last three seeds. After Barca’s historical win at Camp Nou, the fixtures are getting ready for Week 36. Most teams are saved except for the few at the bottom. Real Oviedo is officially relegated after drawing a game with Getafe. The remaining teams have the slightest hope of a safe zone.
In particular, the relegation drama is intense between Alaves and Levante, as they are separated by a single point. Alaves might get a chance to move up the points, but Levante’s hopes are not solid. The following La Liga Week 36 will feature 10 exciting matchups that will decide the fate of the relegation-risk teams. Let’s look at the schedule along with the odds and predictions for a few games.
La Liga Recent Highlights
The El Clásico has officially ended, and Barcelona got two treats in a single game. They have won the La Liga title and defeated Real Madrid with a clean sheet. This is a great gift for all Barcelona fans, as they got the title by beating their all-time rivals. Los Blancos are nowhere near the title race now, making Madridistas upset for the second consecutive season. Barcelona fans even go further, mocking the Whites and saying, “At this point, we need new rivals.”
Barcelona’s 29th Title
The second El Clásico of the 2025-26 season was much more dramatic than it was at Bernabeu. Hansi Flick’s men have been upset lately about the UCL loss, but have rebounded to win the La Liga championship. They made Real Madrid trophyless for the second time at Camp Nou. It was a 2-0 win for the hosts, where Arbeloa’s men failed to score at all.
Marcus Rashford scored the free kick in the 9th minute, prompting the Whites to chase throughout. Shortly after that, Ferran Torres came up with another goal, making it 2-0. Torres’s goal stunned the Whites, especially Bellingham, who was flabbergasted. Vinicius tried to cope with the “15 UCL” gesture, but ended up being mocked by fans. This is a hard blow to Real Madrid, going trophyless for the second time.
Atlético Madrid’s Loss
Atlético Madrid had one of the most unpredictable seasons this year. They went up to the UCL Semi-Final and lost to Arsenal. Despite giving top performances, they remain inconsistent. Recently, they lost to Celta Vigo in a goalless affair. Even though playing at Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Atleti never found the net. Borja Iglesias scored in the 62nd minute for Celta Vigo, which earned them the 1-0 win against the hosts.
Spanish La Liga Week 36 Schedule
1. Celta Vigo vs Levante
Date: 12 May 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 10:30 PM IST | 01:00 PM EDT | 10:00 AM PDT
Venue: Balaídos Stadium
2. Real Betis vs Elche
Date: 12 May 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 11:30 PM IST | 02:00 PM EDT | 11:00 AM PDT
Venue: Cartuja Stadium
3. Osasuna vs Atlético Madrid
Date: 12 May 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 01:00 AM IST (Next Day) | 03:30 PM EDT | 12:30 PM PDT
Venue: El Sadar Stadium
4. Villarreal vs Sevilla
Date: 13 May 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 10:30 PM IST | 01:00 PM EDT | 10:00 AM PDT
Venue: Cerámica Stadium
5. Espanyol vs Athletic Club
Date: 13 May 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 10:30 PM IST | 01:00 PM EDT | 10:00 AM PDT
Venue: RCDE Stadium
6. Deportivo Alavés vs Barcelona
Date: 13 May 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 01:00 AM IST (Next Day) | 03:30 PM EDT | 12:30 PM PDT
Venue: Mendizorrotza Stadium
7. Getafe vs Mallorca
Date: 13 May 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 01:00 AM IST (Next Day) | 03:30 PM EDT | 12:30 PM PDT
Venue: Coliseum Stadium
8. Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano
Date: 14 May 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 10:30 PM IST | 01:00 PM EDT | 10:00 AM PDT
Venue: Mestalla Stadium
9. Girona vs Real Sociedad
Date: 14 May 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 11:30 PM IST | 02:00 PM EDT | 11:00 AM PDT
Venue: Montilivi Stadium
10. Real Madrid vs Real Oviedo
Date: 14 May 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 01:00 AM IST (Next Day) | 03:30 PM EDT | 12:30 PM PDT
Venue: Bernabéu Stadium
La Liga Predictions
1. Celta Vigo vs Levante
Date: 12 May 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 10:30 PM IST | 01:00 PM EDT | 10:00 AM PDT
Venue: Balaídos Stadium
Expected Lineup for Celta Vigo
| Goalkeeper | Radu |
| Defense | Rodríguez, Lago, Alonso |
| Midfield | Carreira, Moriba, Sotelo, Rueda |
| Attack | Aspas, Iglesias, Jutglà |
Expected Lineup for Levante
| Goalkeeper | Ryan |
| Defense | Toljan, De La Fuente, Moreno, Pampín |
| Midfield | García, Arriaga, Olasagasti, Martínez |
| Attack | Espí, Brugué |
Prediction
Celta Vigo has beaten Atletico Madrid recently and won a clean sheet on the road. This away victory has boosted their confidence much against a struggling Levante in the upcoming La Liga clash. Celta Vigo’s consistency has faltered, but still, they are far better than Levante. However, in terms of momentum, Levante has a slight edge due to their improved consistency. Levante has won three games, lost one, and drawn one in their last five games. But in the bigger picture, Levante’s defense and offense are significantly better than Levante’s. So, Celta Vigo is predicted to be the winner.
The Pick: Celta Vigo.
2. Osasuna vs Atlético Madrid
Date: 12 May 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 01:00 AM IST (Next Day) | 03:30 PM EDT | 12:30 PM PDT
Venue: El Sadar Stadium
Expected Lineup for Osasuna
| Goalkeeper | Fernández |
| Defense | Rosier, Catena, Boyomo, Galán |
| Midfield | Moncayola, Torró, García, Moro, Oroz |
| Attack | Budimir |
Expected Lineup for Atlético Madrid
| Goalkeeper | Oblak |
| Defense | Pubill, Le Normand, Lenglet, Díaz |
| Midfield | Llorente, Mendoza, Vargas, Almada |
| Attack | Sørloth, Lookman |
Prediction
Osasuna is in the 11th spot in the La Liga standings. Their last two games were defeats, having three losses, one win, and one draw for the last five games. As for their current form, Osasuna has a decent squad that does well occasionally. Conversely, Diego Simeone’s men are a better squad. Their team is more complete with top-class finishers and playmakers. Despite the shortcomings, Atleti has a solid attacking style. They exploit gaps well, putting them above Osasuna.
The Pick: Atletico Madrid.
3. Deportivo Alavés vs Barcelona
Date: 13 May 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 01:00 AM IST (Next Day) | 03:30 PM EDT | 12:30 PM PDT
Venue: Mendizorrotza Stadium
Expected Lineup for Deportivo Alavés
| Goalkeeper | Sivera |
| Defense | Pérez, Otto, Tenaglia, Parada, Rebbach |
| Midfield | Ibáñez, Blanco, Suárez, |
| Attack | Diabaté, Mañas |
Expected Lineup for Barcelona
| Goalkeeper | García |
| Defense | Cancelo, Martín, Cubarsí, Eric |
| Midfield | Pedri, Gavi, Olmo |
| Attack | Raphinha, Lewandowski, Rashford |
Prediction
Alavés is facing Barcelona with a risk of getting relegated. With 37 points in the table, their hopes of continuing in the league remain uncertain. Currently, Alavés is one of the underwhelming teams in the league. Their inability to face elite offenses has cost them so much. Technically, Alavés is in a below-average form to compete against Barcelona. Barcelona, on the other hand, has just won the El Clásico and the La Liga title. Their 2-0 win over Real Madrid proves their readiness to face Alavés. So, Barcelona is the favorite to win in this La Liga fixture.
The Pick: Barcelona.
4. Real Madrid vs Real Oviedo
Date: 14 May 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 01:00 AM IST (Next Day) | 03:30 PM EDT | 12:30 PM PDT
Venue: Bernabéu Stadium
Expected Lineup for Real Madrid
| Goalkeeper | Courtois |
| Defense | Trent, Asencio, Rüdiger, Trent |
| Midfield | Díaz, Tchouaméni, Camavinga, Bellingham |
| Attack | Viniciusm, García |
Expected Lineup for Real Oviedo
| Goalkeeper | Escandell |
| Defense | Alhassane, Calvo, Costas, Vidal |
| Midfield | Fernández, Reina, Cazorla, Hassan |
| Attack | Viñas, Chaira |
Prediction
Real Madrid is upset after losing both the title race and the El Clásico. It was a terrible loss for Real Madrid. But technically, they have a solid system with good playmaking. When it comes to attacks, Real Madrid has elite playmakers and finishers. In contrast, Real Ovideo comes as a relegated team. They have reached rock bottom this season and are beyond repair. They have the worst defense in the league, allowing 54 goals in 25 games. This will create more scoring chances for Arbeloa’s men. Hence, Real Madrid will win in this La Liga fixture.
The Pick: Real Madrid.
Conclusion
The Spanish La Liga has reached its pinnacle as Barcelona wins the title and gets ready for the upcoming season. Meanwhile, the relegation zone is still in the game, making the lower-ranked teams anxious. Will they escape the danger? Let’s see it in Week 36.
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