Barcelona forward Lionel Messi. (Photo : Getty Images)
Real Madrid aims to continue their recent hot run as they play Eibar for their sixth straight victory in all competition, while Spanish La Liga arch rival Barcelona guns for two wins in a row against Real Sociedad on Saturday.
Real Madrid vs. Eibar at Santiago de Bernabeu: Start time at 10:00 a.m US ET on beIn Sports USA, Fubu TV / Live Stream on beIn Sports Connect, Live Soccer TV/ Starting lineup @ ESPN FC
On the line: Real Madrid is putting its six-game winning streak on the line against an Eibar team that has been on a slump of late. Madrid is coming off a 2-1 victory over Barcelona and a 2-0 win over Wolfburg in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie. A win over Eibar and Atletico Madrid's loss to Espanyol FC will elevate them to no.2 spot in La Liga standings with 72 points.
As for Eibar, winning against the streaking Galacticos would not only boost their morale after a series of setbacks, it will keep them stay outside relegation. Through 31 games, Eibar has 10 wins, 8 draws and13 losses for 38 points, just 10 points ahead of Sporting de Gijion(28 points) - the first 10 below the relegation line.
Predicted Winner: Real Madrid will keep their winning streak going with a massive win over Eibar. Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to be on all-out attack once more, while that Los Blancos defensive line will keep Eibar's attack at bay for the rest of the game. Too much firepower for Real Madrid. They will take a 3-0 win at home.
Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad at Anoeta: Start time at 2:00 p.m US ET on US ET at beIn Sports USA / Live Stream on beIn Sports Connect, Live Soccer TV / Starting line-up on ESPN FC
On the line: Barcelona (76 points) saw their lead over Atletico Madrid (70 points)trimmed to six points following their 2-1 loss to Real Madrid last weekend. If Barca wants to capture the La Liga title, they have to win their last four assignments, including this match against Sociedad.
Sociedad is just fresh off a 2-1 win over Sevilla to end the streak of five games without a victory. Like Eibar, Sociedad needs to win at least two games of their remaining matches to stay out of relegation.
Predicted Winner: Barcelona winning 4-0. It's a no brainer. After their loss to Real Madrid, Barca now realizes the need to stay focused on every match, and this won't be any exception.Real Madrid aims to continue their recent hot run as they play Eibar for their sixth straight victory in all competition, while Spanish La Liga arch rival Barcelona guns for two wins in a row against Real Sociedad on Saturday.
Real Madrid vs. Eibar at Santiago de Bernabeu: Start time at 10:00 p.m US ET on beIn Sports USA, Fubu TV / Live Stream on beIn Sports Connect, Live Soccer TV/ Starting lineup @ ESPN FC
On the line: Real Madrid is putting its six-game winning streak on the line against an Eibar team that has been on a slump of late. Madrid is coming off a 2-1 victory over Barcelona and a 2-0 win over Wolfburg in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie. A win over Eibar and Atletico Madrid's loss to Espanyol FC will elevate them to no.2 spot in La Liga standings with 72 points.
As for Eibar, winning against the streaking Galacticos would not only boost their morale after a series of setbacks, it will keep them stay outside relegation. Through 31 games, Eibar has 10 wins, 8 draws and13 losses for 38 points, just 10 points ahead of Sporting de Gijion(28 points) - the first 10 below the relegation line.
Predicted Winner: Real Madrid will keep their winning streak going with a massive win over Eibar. Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to be on all-out attack once more, while that Los Blancos defensive line will keep Eibar's attack at bay for the rest of the game. Too much firepower for Real Madrid. They will take a 3-0 win at home.
Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad at Anoeta: Start time at 2:00 p.m US ET on US ET at beIn Sports USA / Live Stream on beIn Sports Connect, Live Soccer TV / Starting line-up on ESPN FC
On the line: Barcelona (76 points) saw their lead over Atletico Madrid (70 points)trimmed to six points following their 2-1 loss to Real Madrid last weekend. If Barca wants to capture the La Liga title, they have to win their last four assignments, including this match against Sociedad.
Sociedad is just fresh off a 2-1 win over Sevilla to end the streak of five games without a victory. Like Eibar, Sociedad needs to win at least two games of their remaining matches to stay out of relegation.
Predicted Winner: Barcelona winning 4-0. It's a no brainer. After their loss to Real Madrid, Barca now realizes the need to stay focused on every match, and this won't be any exception.
