The preview of the eleventh day of LaLiga took place with results that moved the table and offered new perspectives for the teams in the running for the title. Espanyol got a first goal in favor of Villarreal, thanks to a change of bench that changed the course of the match. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid demonstrated their strength with a victory over Levante, leaving Simeone's club in an advantageous position over Lamine Yamal and his teammates.
Seville's Betis, which hosts Malaga, has the chance to reduce the deficit of Mourinho's Blancos to one point, while Barcelona, after two consecutive defeats in the Champions League and in the championship, aims to recover immediately at the Camp Nou against Alaves. Real Madrid, who play tomorrow in Santander against promoted Racing, are motivated by their recent triumph in the Clasico and aim to consolidate their position in the table.
The match schedule for the week is as follows: on Friday 30 October Villarreal faces Espanyol, on Saturday 31 October Levante takes on Atletico Madrid at 2pm, with Rayo Vallecano against Celta Vigo at 4.15pm; Betis hosts Malaga at 6.30pm and Barcelona plays Alaves at 9pm. On Sunday 1 November Getafe face Sevilla at 2pm, Racing Santander play Real Madrid at 4.15pm, Elche take on Valencia at 6.30pm and Athletic Club face Real Sociedad at 9pm. Deportivo La Coruña will compete against Osasuna on Monday 2 November at 9pm.
Currently the table sees Barcelona in the lead with 27 points, followed by Atletico Madrid (25) and Real Madrid (24). Betis occupies fourth position with 20 points, while Real Sociedad, Sevilla, Alavés and Athletic Club compete for the next places. Teams at the bottom of the table include Valencia, Malaga and Getafe, with just 6, 5 and 9 points respectively. With the next matches scheduled, the teams competing for the title and survival are preparing to intensify their fight on the pitch.