LaLiga Matchday 12 Preview: Entertainment expected as Real Sociedad host Barcelona; Fran Garcia & Real Madrid face Rayo
The LALIGA EA SPORTS title race is heating up, with Real Madrid and Girona FC out in front and level on 28 points following their victories last weekend. For Los Blancos, they triumphed in the first ELCLASICO of the season thanks to a Jude Bellingham brace and they return to the Bernabéu this weekend, while FC Barcelona will look to bounce back from their first loss of the season when they visit Real Sociedad.
Atlético de Madrid are also right in the mix in the title race. If they were to win their game in hand, they'd be level with the top two. Diego Simeone's charges have won six in a row in LALIGA EA SPORTS and play in the first of the Matchday 12 fixtures, when they pay a visit to UD Las Palmas. Atleti haven't played in Gran Canaria since 2017, but they have fond memories of that game as it was a 5-1 victory, with current players Koke and Ángel Correa amongst the goalscorers that day.
Joint-leaders Girona FC take to the field in the first of the Saturday fixtures, travelling to take on CA Osasuna as the Catalan outfit look to keep up their incredible start to the season. Playing away at El Sadar is always difficult, but there's something special about this Girona FC squad.
Real Betis vs RCD Mallorca follows, as the Andalusian side look to keep up their positive run. Now that Manuel Pellegrini is welcoming more and more players back from injury, the results have improved and Los Verdiblancos are unbeaten in six in LALIGA EA SPORTS.
The other team from the Andalusian capital, Sevilla FC, are in action next, as they play away in Vigo against RC Celta. The Galician outfit remain in the relegation zone and have taken just two points from six home matches so far. They'll look to give their fans something to cheer about
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