The fixtures for the ninth week of La Liga have had their scheduling confirmed today, with Real Madrid and Barcelona handed Saturday tests.
Madrid begin Week 9’s fixtures with their home tie with Malaga set for a 4pm local time kick-off, whilst Barca’s trip out to Osasuna comes later the same evening with an 8pm local time start.
Between the two title rivals’ games comes Valencia’s home test against Real Sociedad.
Meanwhile, Granada and Getafe meet on Sunday for the lunchtime slot, whilst Celta Vigo-Levante and Athletic Bilbao-Villarreal are set for Monday night.
Week 9 kick-offs (UK time)
Saturday October 19
Real Madrid-Malaga, 3pm
Valencia-Real Sociedad, 5pm
Osasuna-Barcelona, 7pm
Espanyol-Atletico, 9pm
Sunday October 20
Granada-Getafe, 11am
Almeria-Rayo Vallecano, 4pm
Betis-Elche, 6pm
Valladolid-Sevilla, 8pm
Monday October 21
Celta-Levante, 7pm
Athletic – Villarreal, 9pm
