The first ELCLASICO of the 2025/26 LALIGA EA SPORTS campaign between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona is just around the corner and both teams will be looking to head into the rivalry match on the back of a victory. That means winning in Matchday 9, a round of action which features derby matches for both sides, with Barça hosting neighbours Girona FC and Real Madrid travelling to the south of the Spanish capital to take on Getafe CF. Los Blancos currently sit top of the league table, just two points ahead of the reigning champions, who will hope to cut the distance to Real Madrid ahead of their October 26th clash. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.
FC Barcelona vs Girona FC: A chance to bounce back
Back-to-back defeats against Paris Saint-Germain and FC Sevilla have dealt a blow to FC Barcelona’s morale, with Los Azulgranas aiming to get back to winning ways against fellow Catalan side Girona FC. Hansi Flick’s team struggled away in Seville, where Los Nervionenses punished Barça’s defensive frailties by grabbing a 4-1 victory. Alexis Sánchez opened the scoring from the spot against his former team, with Isaac Romero doubling their lead in the 37th minute. Marcus Rashford pulled one back just before the break, before a Robert Lewandowski penalty kick went just wide and Sevilla FC netted twice in the closing stages through José Ángel Carmona and Akor Adams, who sealed the outcome.
Meanwhile, Girona FC will look to build on their momentum after winning their first game of the season before international break. A slow start to the campaign saw Los Blanquivermells lose four of their first five matches. Míchel’s side, who currently sit 18th in the table, went winless in their first seven games before securing their first victory in Matchday 8 against Valencia CF. In that game, Diego López cancelled out Vladyslav Vanat’s first-half opener, but Arnau Martínez found the back of the net just after the hour mark to clinch a much-needed win for the hosts.
The two Catalan sides have provided LALIGA EA SPORTS fans with some high-scoring clashes over the last couple of years. In fact, as many as 22 goals have been scored in the last four matches between FC Barcelona and Girona FC, who have won two games apiece. Flick’s team grabbed back-to-back 4-1 victories last season after Los Blanquivermells won each of the previous two clashes by 4-2. Their Saturday encounter promises to be equally entertaining, as both teams need all three points for different reasons.
Getafe CF vs Real Madrid: Xabi Alonso’s side want to remain on top
Real Madrid bounced back from a 5-2 thrashing at the hands of cross-city rivals Atletico de Madrid with a 3-1 home victory against Villarreal CF just before the break. Vinícius bagged a brace, with Kylian Mbappé scoring one of his own as Los Blancos made the most of FC Barcelona’s slip-up against Sevilla FC to overtake Barça in the table. The France international has hit the ground running this season, having already netted nine times in the league, with his Brazilian teammate taking his tally to five goals in Matchday 8.
Getafe CF will try to find ways to contain Mbappé on Sunday in their bid to ger their first victory in five games. A solid start to the season that saw Los Azulones win three of their first four matches was followed by a drop in form with two draws and as many losses in their last four duels. Sitting 11th in the table, José Bordalás’ team remain unbeaten at home with a win and two draws in three matches.
Yet, Getafe CF have won just one of their last 23 games against Real Madrid, who have prevailed in 20 of these duels. Geta’s last victory dates back in 2022/23, with Enes Ünal’s goal early in the game being enough to clinch victory at the Coliseum. It now remains to be seen if Real Madrid can make sure that they stay on top of the table ahead of ELCLASICO, or whether Getafe CF can force Xabi Alonso’s side to drop points in the outskirts of the Spanish capital.
