Celta Vigo vs. Osasuna (Sunday, 4.00pm)
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Celta Vigo and Osasuna will both be bidding to make winning starts to their 2023-24 La Liga campaigns when they lock horns at the Estadio Municipal de Balaidos on Sunday afternoon.
The home side finished 13th in Spain's top flight last season, while Osasuna were seventh, which saw them qualify for the Europa Conference League playoff round.
We say: Celta Vigo 1-1 Osasuna
It is always difficult to know exactly what to expect on the opening weekend of the new season, and this is a match that could easily produce a home or indeed an away victory. It is likely to be somewhat of a cagey affair, though, and we have had to settle on a low-scoring draw.
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Villarreal vs. Betis (Sunday, 6.30pm)
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One of the standout matches on the opening weekend of the 2023-24 La Liga campaign will take place at Estadio de la Ceramica on Sunday evening, with Villarreal welcoming Real Betis.
The home side finished fifth in Spain's top flight last season on 64 points, four points ahead of sixth-placed Real Betis, and both teams will again be targeting European spots in the coming season.
We say: Villarreal 2-2 Real Betis
There will be a host of new signings on display in this match, which certainly increases the excitement surrounding the fixture. It would not be a surprise to see a home or an away victory, but we have a feeling that an entertaining match will end with the points being shared.
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Getafe vs. Barcelona (Sunday, 8.30pm)
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Barcelona's defence of their La Liga title will begin on Sunday evening, with the Catalan outfit making the trip to Coliseum Alfonso Perez to face Getafe.
Xavi's side finished 10 points clear of second-placed Real Madrid at the top of the table last season, while Getafe ended the campaign down in 15th position, only narrowly avoiding relegation to the second tier.
We say: Getafe 0-1 Barcelona
There have not been many goals in the recent meetings between these two sides, and their last two fixtures in this stadium have finished 0-0. We are expecting Barcelona to navigate their way to all three points on the opening weekend, but it could be an uncomfortable match for Xavi's side.
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Barney Corkhill
