Leaders Barcelona remain the only unbeaten side in La Liga as we look forward to a thrilling round seven this weekend.
Hansi Flick’s side are coming off a resounding 7-2 victory against Racing Santander in midweek, inspired by a Raphinha hat-trick.
The win leaves them sitting pretty at the top with 18 points from their opening six games, three more than their eternal rivals Real Madrid in second.
This is a crucial weekend for Jose Mourinho’s side as they prepare for an acid test in the Madrid derby on Sunday evening.
The weekend also brings important tests for teams looking to build momentum early in the campaign, and we have a look at some of the top games lined up.
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Espanyol vs Elche – Friday, 10PM – RCDE Stadium
Espanyol welcome Elche to open the seventh round, with the visitors under pressure to turn competitive performances into points.
Elche have collected just two points from their first six league matches, with two draws and four defeats, and are reported to be bottom of the table.
The hosts have won two of their opening six games, but have lost three of their last five matches.
Elche have not beaten Espanyol since 2022 and are desperate to better their performance and get out of last place on the table.
Prediction – Espanyol to win – PLACE YOUR BET FOR THIS GAME HERE!
Sevilla vs Barcelona – Saturday, 10PM – Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan
Sevilla are seeking a third consecutive La Liga win when they host leaders Barcelona this Saturday. They come into the game in fourth place with 13 points.
They will have an uphill task against a Barcelona side who have won all of their matches this season, scoring a staggering 28 goals in the process.
Their most recent outing resulted in a 7-2 triumph, while Sevilla edged Deportivo La Coruna 1-0.
Sevilla beat Barca 4-1 at home last season, before suffering a 5-2 defeat in the return fixture.
The last five games between these two sides have produced over 2.5 goals and this is expected to be the same.
Prediction – Over 2.5 goals – PLACE YOUR BET FOR THIS GAME HERE!
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid – Sunday, 5:15PM – Wanda Metropolitano
This is definitely the biggest game of the weekend as Atletico look to get one over their high-flying city rivals.
Atleti are coming off an impressive 4-0 victory against Osasuna, leaving them in third place with 13 points.
Jose Mourinho’s side edged Elche 3-2 away from home for a third successive La Liga win. They are confident they can get a win after completing the double over their opponents last season.
Kylian Mbappé remains a major source of goals, while Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham have also made an exceptional start to the campaign.
The most recent La Liga meeting came on March 22, 2026, when Real Madrid defeated Atlético 3-2 at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Prediction – Both teams to score – PLACE YOUR BET FOR THIS GAME HERE!
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Deportivo La Coruna vs Betis – Saturday, 7:30PM – Estadio Municipal de Riazor
Deportivo welcome Betis in a fixture that tests the promoted side against established La Liga opposition.
The home team are coming off a slim 1-0 defeat to Sevilla, their only loss in their last five matches, leaving them in seventh place with nine points.
Betis on the other hand, are seeking a third consecutive win after victories against Real Madrid and Villarreal.
The last time these sides met was in 2019 in a club friendly and Deportivo were 1-0 winners on the day.
Deportivo have scored in all games this season apart from the defeat to Sevilla, while Betis have shown their ability to score in every match.
Prediction – Over 1.5 goals – PLACE YOUR BET FOR THIS GAME HERE!
Valencia vs Real Sociedad – Sunday, 10PM – Estadio de Mestalla
The last game in round seven of La Liga sees 17th place Valencia battle it out against a Sociedad side desperate to bounce back.
Valencia snapped a four-match losing streak to register a 1-0 win against Alaves in midweek, but only have four points.
Meanwhile, Sociedad are coming off a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Atletico Madrid, leaving them in 12th place with seven points.
The hosts have only managed to score two goals from their opening six matches, while conceding 10.
Sociedad have also been unconvincing defensively, letting in 11 goals in their opening games, and have not beaten Valencia since 2024.
Prediction – Both teams to score – PLACE YOUR BET FOR THIS GAME HERE!