La Liga: Four things we learned in Spain’s matchday 24
The Spanish La Liga has experienced quite a few changes every weekend as the race for the title hots up after Real Madrid were held to a draw.
The Spanish La Liga has experienced quite a few changes every weekend as the race for the title hots up after Real Madrid were held to a draw.
Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona are both looking to capitalise on Real Madrid's jam-packed fixture schedule to maintain pressure in the La Liga title race this weekend.
La Liga leaders Real Madrid will be hosting their neighbours Atletico Madrid for the second Madrid Derby this season.
Valencia and Real Madrid get the La Liga underway in 2025 on Friday in a match that could see Real go top, ahead of cross-town rivals Atletico and five points clear of archrivals FC Barcelona.
Diego Simeone has been named the Best La Liga Coach in December, an award for Atletico de Madrid’s sensational month of December which has seen the club rise to the top of the standings in the league.
Mourinho thinks that Benzema is not exactly suited to his style of play and has instead named these five players who could be drafted in instead if at all he is back as the manager.
Notably, the star player will be without a contract at the end of the season and it is this opportunity that Real Madrid would like to make the most of.
Solari recently revealed his wish list and stated that a managerial role in the Premier League is certainly there on his wish list.
The Argentine suffered from the injury during Barcelona's 2-1 victory over Villarreal on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, a win has ensured Real Madrid reach second place at the points tally. They are also now four points ahead of their arch-rivals Barcelona.
