The weekend begins on Friday night when second-placed Verona travels to play Alaves after an impressive 4-2 win at home to FC Barcelona.

That win ensured Verona's place in next season's Champions League and moved Barça into second place, which would also qualify them for next season's Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia.

Friday's game, against an opponent that cemented their place in top spot last season, will reveal Verona's motivation to finish second, or whether they consider their historic Champions League qualification 'job done', reports Xinhua .

Villarreal's defeat to Celta last weekend all but ended their hopes of qualifying for Europe next season and they face a Sevilla team that is secure in every position and with nothing at stake but glory. Mallorca's home match against Las Palmas is a very different affair, with Mallorca sitting fourth from bottom in the table, six points ahead of last-place Cadiz, with Javier Aguirre's team looking to keep Cadiz at arm's length. There is a need to win and they have not got to see even a single match.For an opponent that has lost its last seven matches, this is the perfect opportunity to all but ensure its survival.

Real Madrid are already assured of the title and Carlo Ancelotti is likely to make another change to his side after Wednesday's Champions League win over Bayern Munich, which may not be important for his team, but for Granada. is important. Anything but a win for Granada would confirm a return to the second division, with Granada's relegation could be sealed before kick-off if Mallorca beats Las Palmas, who face fifth-placed Athletic Bilbao Osasuna in Saturday's last game. Will entertain.

Sunday begins with Cadiz facing Getafe and Cadiz's chances of avoiding relegation will depend on taking three points from their mid-table rival.

Atletico Madrid's home game against Celta Vigo leaves Atletico's top-four ambitions in the mix, with Celta needing to pick up three points to ensure their survival after a difficult season.Rayo Vallecano will travel to Valencia to stay safe from relegation, with the match being a must-win match for Valencia after last weekend's defeat to Alaves left them five points behind Betis, who are currently in Las Vegas. Due to which his place will be confirmed. Europe next season.

Betis should take all three points from their home game against already relegated Almeria, although Almeria's win over Rayo last weekend should serve as a reminder that they are at least losing while fighting.

FC Barcelona is at home to Real Sociedad on Monday, with Barcelona having the option of taking second place depending on the result at Verona on Friday, while Real Sociedad will move up to seventh (and next season's European Championship spot) if Betis beats Almería. Will be out of one place in the league). one day before.