Europe and relegation face each other again in Son Moix, San Mamés and Carlos Tartiere

By Terrance Silva

This Sunday, RCD Mallorca will face Villarreal CF in a key match for the locals' permanence in LaLiga EA Sports. The match, scheduled for 2:00 p.m. at the Son Moix Stadium, promises to be an intense duel, as the Balearic Islands seek to score vital points while the 'Yellow Submarine' aspires to reach the runners-up spot.

The Mallorcans come to this match with a positive streak, having achieved 10 of the last 15 points at stake. With 38 points on the table, a win would allow them to get closer to 41, a number that could be decisive for their salvation. At home, they have shown a solid performance, with four wins and a draw in their last five games. However, Villarreal has been a difficult opponent on their visits, since the locals have suffered two defeats in the last matches against the Castellón team.

📰 Asociá tu marca a la información

Uruguay Al Día es el portal de noticias de referencia. Publicitá con nosotros y ganá la confianza de miles de lectores diarios en todo el país.

Ver tarifas y beneficios

For its part, Villarreal has already secured its qualification for the next Champions League, but it is not satisfied. With the aim of reducing the nine-point difference that separates them from Real Madrid, those led by Marcelino García Toral know that they must win all their remaining games to keep their runner-up aspirations alive. However, their performance away from home has been inconsistent, with only one win in the last five games.

The local team, coached by Martín Demichelis, will face the match with some important casualties. Pablo Maffeo is suspended, while Mateo Joseph and Antonio Raíllo are injured. Despite these absences, Samu Costa and Vedat Muriqi emerge as key figures in this decisive stretch of the season. On the visiting side, Marcelino will have almost his entire squad, with the exception of the injured Juan Foyth, after a resounding victory against Levante (5-1) the previous day.

The fight for permanence and European classification

In San Mamés, Athletic Club will host Valencia CF in another crucial match. The Bilbao team, who are coming off a victory in Mendizorrotza, are tied at 44 points with the Conference League position and are looking to maintain their good streak at home, where they have won two of their last three games. The morale of the team, led by Ernesto Valverde, is high, especially with players like Nico Williams and Oihan Sancet in good form.

Valencia, for its part, also urgently needs the three points to ensure its permanence in the First Division. With only three points ahead of the relegation zone, the 'ches' have not won in San Mamés since 2019 and have lost in two of their last three visits. A new defeat could further complicate their situation, forcing them to face the next round with the specter of relegation lurking.

Athletic will not be able to count on Beñat Prados, but he arrives with a motivated squad. On the Valencia side, Carlos Corberán hopes to reverse the situation after a tough defeat against Atlético de Madrid (0-2) and trusts the offensive duo formed by Umar Sadiq and Largie Ramazani to achieve a positive result.

Getafe seeks to get out of the hole

Getafe, who visit Real Oviedo, are also in a complicated situation. The Carbayones, almost hopeless, need a victory to keep their hopes of permanence alive. With only one point added in their last three games, relegation could be consummated this weekend if they do not achieve a favorable result.

José Bordalás' team, although it has had an irregular performance, is still in the fight for the European places. However, they have lost three of their last four games and are looking to regain victory at the Carlos Tartiere Stadium, where they have had an acceptable performance in their last outings.

As for the casualties, Getafe will not be able to count on Leander Dendoncker and Brandon Domingues, although they recover midfielder Oviemuno Ejaria. For his part, Bordalás will have at his disposal Mario Martín and Zaid Romero, who return after serving a suspension, in addition to having the scorer Martin Satriano, who had been injured during the week.

The matches on matchday 35 of LaLiga EA Sports will be completed with the classic between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, scheduled for 9:00 p.m. This match also promises to be a spectacle, with both teams fighting for their respective goals in the competition.

The day is intense and decisive for several teams, with the fight for permanence and European qualification at stake.