La Liga title race hots up as Sevilla join contest


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2020/21 Spanish La Liga 

Matchday 32 

Spain
24-26 April 2021 
 
Sevilla will be eager to keep their hopes of winning this season's La Liga title alive when they face Granada at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán on April 25.
 
This will be the 20th meeting between the two teams across all competitions since 2011 and Sevilla have the edge over Granada.
 
Sevilla, who are now placed third on the standings, have recorded 11 victories compared to Granada's six wins, while two matches ended in a draw.
 
However, Granada emerged 1-0 winners over Sevilla in the last match between the two teams which was a La Liga game at the Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes on 17 October 2020.
 
Julen Lopetegui - Sevilla manager
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Julen Lopetegui, the Sevilla manager, reflected on their 1-0 win over Levante on Wednesday and he also discussed their clash with Granada. 
 
"In the first half we worked well and made no mistakes, and in the end we understood what the game needed and fortunately in the second half we got the goal that gave us the win," Lopetegui said. 
 
"Granada will be a very tough opponent. They have good players and a great coach. They played really well in Europe and will make things very difficult for us. 
 
"We have to prepare well, make sure our players are ready and see how we'll approach the match".
 
Meanwhile, Real Madrid will keen to boost their hopes of clinching the La Liga title when they face Real Betis at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano on April 24.
 
The two teams will be meeting for the 50th time across all competitions since 1995 and Madrid have the upper hand.
 
Madrid, who are currently placed second on the standings, have claimed 25 victories compared to Betis' 10 wins, while 14 matches ended in a stalemate.
 
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The last meeting between the two teams ended in a 3-2 win in favour of Madrid in a La Liga game which was played at the Estadio Benito Villamarín on 26 September 2020.
 
Lastly, Atletico Madrid will be looking to keep up their charge for the La Liga title when they face off with Athletic Bilbao at the San Mames on April 25.
 
This one of the most played fixtures in Spanish football since 1993 as this will be the 55th meeting between the two teams across all competitions. 
 
Atletico have registered 32 wins compared to Bilbao's 14 victories, while eight matches ended in a stalemate. 
 
The last match between the two teams ended in a 2-1 win in favour of Atletico in a La Liga game which was played at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on 10 March 2021.

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Published: 04/23/2021