LaLiga Matchday 6 Preview: Bellingham & Real Madrid ready for Atletico; Alaves clash with Athletic Bilbao

Even more passion than usual is expected in Matchday 6 of the 2023/24 LALIGA EA SPORTS season, given that there are three regional derbies on the schedule and given that there are important fixtures across the weekend.

The Madrid Derby between Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid will capture the world's attention on Sunday night, while there are also clashes between Andalusian neighbours Real Betisand Cádiz CF and between Basque rivals Deportivo Alavés and Athletic Club.

It's the Deportivo Alavés vs Athletic Club game which kicks off the Matchday 6 action, as the clubs from Vitoria-Gasteiz and Bilbao face off on Friday night at Mendizorrotza. Athletic Club haven't won away at their Basque neighbours in more than 20 years, so will be determined to take a victory in this one.

In the first of Saturday's fixtures, Girona FC will look to keep up their very impressive start when welcoming RCD Mallorca to the Estadi Montilivi. The Catalan side have taken 13 points from a possible 15 to begin 2023/24 and are playing a very attacking brand of football, led by new signing Sávio.

CA Osasuna vs Sevilla FC follows and Los Rojillos will approach that match with confidence considering they defeated Sevilla FC on three separate occasions last term, twice in league play and once in the Copa del Rey. With Sergio Ramos now marshalling the Andalusian side's defence, they'll hope for a better return on this occasion.

FC Barcelona then play their third home game of the week, taking on RC Celta at the Estadi Olímpic. Buoyed by Robert Lewandowski's good scoring run, by the emergence of Lamine Yamal and by João Cancelo and João Félix's bright starts to their Barça careers, Los Blaugrana will hope to put on a show and make it five wins in a row in