Real Sociedad vs. Rayo Vallecano (Sunday, 6.00pm)
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Real Sociedad will be bidding to get their 2024-25 La Liga campaign off to the best possible start when they welcome Rayo Vallecano to Anoeta Stadium on Sunday night.
The hosts finished sixth in La Liga last term to secure a spot in the league phase of this season's Europa League, while Rayo ended the campaign in 17th, five points above the relegation zone.
We say: Real Sociedad 1-0 Rayo Vallecano
Rayo picked up points in 10 of their 19 away league games last season, while Real Sociedad only won eight of their 19 fixtures in front of their own supporters in Spain's top flight. That said, we are expecting Real Sociedad to open their campaign with a narrow victory on Sunday evening.
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Mallorca vs. Real Madrid (Sunday, 8.30pm)
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Fresh from winning the UEFA Super Cup, Real Madrid will begin their 2024-25 La Liga campaign with a clash against Mallorca at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix on Sunday night.
Los Blancos are the defending Spanish champions, finishing 10 points clear of second-placed Barcelona last season, while Mallorca were 15th in 2023-24, seven points ahead of the relegation zone.
We say: Mallorca 0-2 Real Madrid
Mallorca are certainly capable of making this a tricky match for Real Madrid, with Arrasate an excellent coach. However, Los Blancos look so strong in all areas heading into the new league season, and we are fully expecting the champions to claim all three points in their campaign opener.
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