It was classic Cristiano Ronaldo last week as the Portuguese superstar netted his 33rd La Liga hat-trick.
The Spanish La Liga action kicks off this Friday with fires burning bright as teams continue their fight for top honours. Atletico Madrid keeps the pressure on the leaders, shrinking the gap to just seven points following Barcelona’s draw with Getafe.
Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo was in sublime form again, bagging his 33rd La Liga hat-trick in an emphatic 5-2 win against Real Sociedad. Week 24 looks set to deliver just as much excitement as the last, so let’s jump right into the fixtures!
Friday 16 February
Girona 17/20
Draw 9/4
Leganes 36/10
(22:00)
Girona faced a tough defeat last weekend, going down 1-0 to Sevilla – their first loss in five games. Leganes also succumbed to a 1-0 home defeat at the hands of Eibar.
Girona sit comfortably in the upper half, but another stumble here could see rivals closing in. Both teams are likely to approach this cautiously, prioritising defence over attack. This looks like a low-scoring encounter, so backing Under 2.5 Goals at 5/10 is a smart play.
Saturday 17 February
Las Palmas 24/10
Draw 26/10
Sevilla 1/1
(14:00)
Las Palmas managed a goalless draw last time against Athletic Bilbao in a balanced match. They’ll aim for a third unbeaten game in a row. Sevilla stayed strong in the top four hunt with a 1-0 victory over Girona. Despite their strong form, Sevilla’s away record is patchy with only four wins from 12 matches and eight losses. This one is tricky – Over 2.5 Goals at 6/10 could pay off.
Eibar 5/1
Draw 33/10
Barcelona 5/10
(17:15)
Eibar hope to extend their unbeaten run at home to four games, coming off a solid win versus Leganes. Barcelona’s lead at the top has been cut with consecutive draws, and they are expected to rest key players ahead of their Champions League clash with Chelsea. Expect a shock here – back Eibar at 5/1 to claim a surprise win.
Alaves 9/10
Draw 49/20
Deportivo 32/10
(19:30)
Alaves sit 16th after winning their last two matches and look steady. Deportivo are in the relegation zone, winless in eight league games and have suffered heavy away defeats recently. Alaves should continue their winning streak.
Malaga 28/10
Draw 49/20
Valencia 19/20
(21:45)
Malaga is struggling badly, without a win in eight games and scoring just one goal. Valencia bounced back with a 3-1 win over Levante and remain third in the league. Valencia should comfortably secure the points here.
Sunday 18 February
Real Sociedad 11/20
Draw 33/10
Levante 17/4
(13:00)
Real Sociedad want to bounce back after a heavy 5-2 defeat by Real Madrid, where Ronaldo’s brilliance was on full display. Levante hover just above the drop zone, with a poor away record of only one win this season. Sociedad are favourites to win.
Atletico Madrid 4/10
Draw 31/10
Athletic Bilbao 15/2
(17:15)
Atletico continues to apply pressure, narrowing their gap to Barcelona. Athletic Bilbao have hit a rough patch with five games without a win. Atletico won the reverse fixture 2-1 and are tipped to do so again. Back Atletico in the Home Win to Nil market at 17/20.
Espanyol 31/20
Draw 43/20
Villarreal 37/20
(19:30)
Espanyol desperately need a win, being winless in five games including two draws. Villarreal lost their last two matches after a strong unbeaten run. This looks like a low-scoring game – Under 2.5 Goals at 6/10 is the call.
Real Betis 13/2
Draw 5/1
Real Madrid 3/10
(21:45)
Real Betis are confident after two wins on the trot, but Real Madrid’s form means Betis face a tough challenge. Ronaldo’s hat-trick shows he’s still at his best. Madrid are unbeaten in four games, scoring 18 goals. Back the Away Win/Draw Double Chance & Both Teams to Score at 6/10.
Monday 19 February
Getafe 13/10
Draw 9/4
Celta Vigo 43/20
(22:00)
Getafe’s draw against Barcelona was a highlight in their recent form, with four straight draws. Celta Vigo aim to break a two-game winless streak. Given recent struggles, expect a cautious match – backing Under 2.5 Goals here at 7/10 is advisable.
QUAD @ 40/1
- Eibar Win 5/1
- Alaves Win 9/10
- Valencia Win 19/20
- Atletico Madrid Win to Nil 17/20
