Can FC Barcelona go six wins from six or will Villarreal CF be able to stop them and continue their own unbeaten run? Will Kylian Mbappe add to his tally as Real Madrid take on RDC Espanyol? Find out our predictions plus every game from La Liga Matchday 6.
La Liga Matchday 6 Predictions: Barcelona to Be Tested but Real Madrid to Stroll On
Game of the Weekend on the East Coast
Hansi Flick’s Barcelona are expected to be pushed all the way as they travel to late goal miracle workers, Villarreal. With both teams unbeaten, they will both think they have what it takes to get a result out of this one. Although the home side will have the advantage of not playing any midweek European football, Barcelona’s fine form doesn’t show any sign of slowing just yet. Villarreal CF 1-2 FC Barcelona
Real Madrid, currently in third place in La Liga, will be glad of an easier-looking game (on paper) given their injury crisis and poor performances. This is a great opportunity for players who need a rest to sit this one out, so we can expect the likes of Endrick and Arda Güler to start. Their quality should be enough to come through against Espanyol with relative ease. Real Madrid 3-0 Espanyol
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Although their players and manager have complained, Atlético Madrid once again will feature in Sunday night’s late game. They go to local rivals Rayo Vallecano, who have recently signed James Rodriguez. This fixture ended 7-0 to Atleti last season and another away win can be expected this time around. Rayo Vallecano 0-3 Atlético Madrid
Surprise Package Celta to Entertain at San Mamés
After spending the last few seasons avoiding relegation, no one expected RC Celta de Vigo to start this campaign with three wins from five games. Certainly, no one expected them to be the most entertaining side to watch in La Liga either. We can expect plenty of goals in their clash away to Athletic Bilbao on Sunday afternoon. Athletic Bilbao 2-2 Celta Vigo
Strugglers Valencia CF will be hoping they can get off the foot of the table with a win over Champions League new boys Girona FC. Rubén Baraja’s side are yet to pick up three points so far and will likely have to wait another week with Girona coming into this match off the back of a strong performance at PSG in midweek. Valencia CF 1-1 Girona
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Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Giovani Lo Celso scored a brace to give Real Betis the win in midweek over Getafe. He and his teammates will be looking to keep the momentum building when they take on RCD Mallorca. Los Béticos can be expected to make it three victories in a row on Monday night. Real Betis 1-0 RCD Mallorca
Sevilla and Real Sociedad Feature Elsewhere
Out of sorts Sevilla FC managed to win their first match of the season last week thanks to talisman Jesus Navas. They face a tricky trip to Deportivo Alavés who haven’t lost in La Liga at home since March. This Friday night fixture could heap the pressure on Sevilla boss Francisco García Pimienta. Deportivo Alavés 1-0 Sevilla FC
Out of form Real Sociedad visit fellow bottom-half side Real Valladolid with the hopes of kick-starting their La Liga season. No team has conceded more goals so far than Valladolid but La Real are struggling to score without their star, Mikel Oyarzabal. Something will have to give in this game, where a cagey affair can be expected. Real Valladolid 0-0 Real Sociedad
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Only the real hardcore La Liga fans will be tuning into Getafe v Leganés at Sunday lunchtime, with this Madrid derby expected to be a bore draw. Getafe 0-0 Leganés
Lastly, winless Las Palmas go to one of Spain’s most lively stadiums, El Sadar, the home of Osasuna. A win for the Canarians would be considered an upset, as the home team are enjoying watching their Bayern Munich loanee, Bryan Zaragoza, light up Pamplona. Osasuna 2-1 Las Palmas
