Matchday 9 of LaLiga wraps up with an exciting Sunday, headlined by Real Madrid vs. Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabéu, and a Madrid derby on Monday between Getafe and Rayo Vallecano. All times are in U.S. Eastern Time.
THE MAIN EVENT: REAL MADRID VS. SEVILLA (3:00 PM ET)
The main event takes place in the evening in Spain. As noted in previous reports, Real Madrid, currently fourth with 18 points, hosts Sevilla, fifth with 14, in a matchup that feels like a showdown for the top spots. As noted in VAVEL’s preview, Madrid has won the last five matchups against Sevilla, and at the Bernabéu, the Whites have total dominance. Based on the available information, the Merengues will be without Vinicius, who is suspended for four matches, while Luis García Plaza’s Sevilla has scored in eight consecutive matchdays. The pressure-inducing fact: next week is El Clásico against Barcelona, and Madrid cannot afford to slip up. WHERE TO WATCH: ABC, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, Fubo.
OSASUNA VS. RACING DE SANTANDER (8:00 AM ET)
Sunday kicks off at El Sadar with a head-to-head battle to avoid relegation. According to the matchday report, both teams are tied on eight points and need to pull away from the bottom of the table. Racing, newly promoted, wants to prove it belongs in the top flight. WHERE TO WATCH: ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, Fubo.
CELTA VS. ALAVÉS (10:15 AM ET)
At Abanca Balaídos, Celta hosts Alavés in a bid to move up to safer ground. As reported this week, the Vigo-based team is coming off a loss to Juventus in the Champions League, so the match against Alavés is an opportunity to lift their spirits. WHERE TO WATCH: ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, Fubo.
MÁLAGA VS. REAL SOCIEDAD (12:30 PM ET)
At La Rosaleda, Málaga—currently in last place and still winless—hosts Real Sociedad, which is firmly in European contention. Based on this week’s matchups, this is Sunday’s most lopsided clash in the standings: desperation versus consistency. WHERE TO WATCH: ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, Fubo.
MONDAY: GETAFE VS. RAYO VALLECANO (3:00 PM ET)
The matchday wraps up on Monday with the Madrid derby at the Coliseum. As noted in the matchday preview, Getafe needs to step up after a decisive loss to Barcelona, while Rayo comes in with a game in hand following the postponement of its match against Athletic. A win would give either team some breathing room in the lower half of the standings. WHERE TO WATCH: ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, Fubo.
