La Liga matchday 18 begins today at 5:00 p.m. when Rayo Vallecano takes on Getafe in a head-to-head clash between teams definitely looking to escape the bottom zone. Both come with 18 and 20 points respectively, making the game a crucial test of their ambitions.
The highlight of the day will also take place tomorrow at 5pm with the Catalan classic between Espanyol and Barcelona, where the leader will try to extend its lead at the top, but against a rival that, unlike other years, is one of the teams fighting at the top.
The day ends on Sunday. Real Madrid plays at home against Real Betis (12:15), with Merengue trying to close the gap on Barcelona.
Finally, at 5 p.m., Real Sociedad hosts Atlético Madrid, in an important hub for the upper zone.
With Barcelona at the top with 46 points, followed by Real Madrid (42) and Atlético (37), date 18 looks to be a turning point in the championship, with direct confrontations and results that can reorder the table on all fronts.