Spanish League: Real Madrid Could Dethrone Barcelona from LaLiga Top Spot
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Week 21 of the Spanish League 2025/2026 presents an opportunity for Real Madrid to claim the top spot. Los Blancos are scheduled to visit Villarreal's home ground at El Madrigal on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 00:30 WIB.
Real Madrid approaches this match with confidence. Under the guidance of their New Coach Alvaro Arbeloa, Madrid has begun rediscovering their rhythm.
In their last outing, El Real delivered an impressive performance by crushing AS Monaco 6-1 in the Champions League. This emphatic victory confirms a positive response following the coaching change from Xabi Alonso.
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Previously, Madrid also secured an important domestic win by defeating Levante 2-0. Unexpectedly, Barcelona lost 1-2 to Real Sociedad during the same matchweek.
Arbeloa's first Spanish League win simultaneously brought Los Blancos closer to the league leaders, Barcelona.
If they manage to defeat Villarreal – this season's consistent third-placed team – Real Madrid will accumulate 51 points.
That tally would be enough to propel them to the summit, at least for 12 hours, considering Barcelona won't play until Sunday, January 25 at 22:15 WIB against Real Oviedo at Camp Nou.
For Barcelona, the clash against Oviedo marks only the second meeting between both teams after over two decades without facing each other.
In their first encounter last September, Barcelona dominated with a 3-1 victory. Barça's goals that day were scored by Eric Garcia, Robert Lewandowski, and Ronald Araujo.
The battle at the top isn't limited to Spain's two giants. Fourth-placed Atletico Madrid has an opportunity to improve their position.
Diego Simeone's squad is scheduled to face Mallorca on Sunday at 20:00 WIB. A win would give Atlético a chance to climb to third place, provided Villarreal fails to take maximum points.
With a packed schedule and crucial top-of-the-table clashes, this Weekend could prove pivotal in the LaLiga title race.
Complete 2025/2026 Spanish League Week 21 Schedule
Saturday (24/1)
Levante vs Elche (03:00 WIB)
Rayo Vallecano vs Osasuna (20:00 WIB)
Valencia vs Espanyol (22:15 WIB)
Sunday (25/1)
Sevilla vs Athletic Club (00:30 WIB)
Villarreal vs Real Madrid (03:00 WIB)
Atletico Madrid vs Mallorca (20:00 WIB)
Barcelona vs Real Oviedo (22:15 WIB)
Monday (26/1)
Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo (00:30 WIB)
Deportivo Alaves vs Real Betis (03:00 WIB)
Tuesday (27/1)
Girona vs Getafe (03:00 WIB)
