THE Premier League winter break sees just four top-flight games this weekend.
But around the continent there’s a full schedule of action – including a bumper few days of action in La Liga, where the title race is really hotting up.
Lionel Messi’s team-mates have broken their silence following his public spat with Eric AbidalCredit: AP:Associated Press
What La Liga games are on UK TV this weekend?
DEFENDING champions Barcelona have had a shocking week.
A public spat between superstar skipper Lionel Messi and Director of Football Eric Abidal was bad enough, but the Catalan giants were then dumped out of the Copa del Rey by Bilbao on Thursday.
Real Madrid – also out of the competition after a stunning 3-4 defeat to Sociedad – lead the way in the La Liga title race.
Diego Costa has failed to conjure up his old magic in his second Atletico spellCredit: Reuters
They have a three point advantage to Barca after 22 games, with Getafe and Sevilla further back on 39 points.
This weekend Los Blancos travel to El Sada to face Osasuna, who have only lost twice at home all season.
While for Messi and Co it’s a trip to Betis as new boss Quique Setien returns to his former club after a mixed start to life at Barcelona.
La Liga games being shown live on UK TV this week are:
Friday, February 7
- Alaves vs Eibar (8pm)
Saturday, February 8
- Levante vs Leganes (12pm)
- Real Valladolid v Villarreal (5.30pm)
- Atletico Madrid vs Granada (8pm)
Sunday, February 9
- Real Sociedad vs Athletic Bilbao (1pm)
- Osasuna vs Real Madrid (3pm)
- Celta Vigo vs Sevilla (5.30pm)
- Real Betis vs Barcelona (8pm)
Which channel and live stream can I watch them on?
THERE is a new home of Spanish top-flight action on UK TV.
Every game being broadcast this weekend will be shown live on LaLiga TV.
The channel comes as part of a subscription to Premier Sports and can be found on Sky Sports channel 435 and Virgin channel 554.
You can also sign up separately using the Premier Player.
This will allow you to stream all of LaLiga TV’s matches for just £5.99/month, or £49 annually.
A subscription to Premier Sports – which includes LaLiga TV plus three other channels – is £11.99/month or £99 annually.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
