LaLiga Matchday 8 Preview: Barcelona face Sevilla Friday night; Real Madrid meet leaders Girona; Basque derby

The fun doesn't stop in LALIGA EA SPORTS, as the first midweek round of the season is immediately followed by the very attractive slate of Matchday 8 fixtures. The first Basque Derby of the season between Real Sociedad and Athletic Club is taking place on Saturday, while FC Barcelona have a fascinating clash against Sevilla FC and Real Madrid will visit in-form Girona FC this weekend.

It's the FC Barcelona vs Sevilla FC clash which kicks off this matchday, as the two heavyweights meet on Friday night in the Catalan capital. Given that Barça just saw their six-match win streak come to an end in the midweek matchday, Xavi's squad will be determined to bounce back immediately. But, it won't be easy against an improving Sevilla FC side that is unbeaten in four and that just scored five goals in their midweek game.

There are four fixtures on Saturday and the first two are taking place in the capital, starting with Getafe CF's duel with Villarreal CF. Los Azulones are undefeated at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez so far this season, so will feel confident ahead of the visit of Pacheta's side. Then, the action moves just a few kilometres away, to Vallecas, where Rayo Vallecano will host RCD Mallorca, with the islanders having won the past three meetings between these clubs.

At 18:30 CEST on Saturday, there is a fascinating fixture at the Estadi Montilivi, as Girona FC take on Real Madrid. This is a true top-of-the-table clash, as it's the leader against the current second-placed side. Interestingly, Real Madrid have only won two of their six previous LALIGA EA SPORTS meetings with the Catalan outfit, and didn't triumph in either of last season's duels, so Los Blancos will travel north knowing that a tough game awaits.

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