Laliga Matchday 13 runs from November 20 to November 23, 2026, with ten league fixtures. Barcelona host Villarreal, Real Madrid welcome Celta Vigo, and Sevilla face Real Betis in the Seville derby. Athletic Club vs Espanyol opens the round on Friday, while Levante vs Elche closes it on Monday.
The round follows a completed Matchday 12 in which Barcelona beat Atlético Madrid 2–1 and Real Madrid defeated Valencia 3–0. As of November 10, Barcelona lead with 33 points, ahead of Madrid (30) and Atlético (28). For the big-picture analysis, see our Laliga Matchday 12 highlights: results, winners and losers; for goal-by-goal details, read the November 8 results and November 6–7 results.
- Opening match: Athletic Club vs Espanyol — Friday, November 20, 21:00 CET.
- Derby: Sevilla vs Real Betis — Saturday, November 21, 18:30 CET.
- Title race: Real Madrid vs Celta on Saturday; Barcelona vs Villarreal and Getafe vs Atlético on Sunday.
- Final fixture: Levante vs Elche — Monday, November 23, 21:00 CET.
Timezone: Spain’s mainland times are CET (UTC+1) in November. GMT+8 (UTC+8) is seven hours ahead; some games take place the following calendar day for GMT+8 readers. All fixtures and times below were checked against Laliga’s official Matchday 13 schedule on November 10, 2026. Dates and kickoffs may change.
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Laliga Matchday 13 Fixtures and Kickoff Times: November 20–23
The first column uses the date in Spain. The last column converts each kickoff to GMT+8, including next-day dates.
| Date in Spain | Matchday 13 fixture | Spain (CET) | GMT+8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 20 | Athletic Club vs Espanyol | 21:00 | Sat, Nov 21 · 04:00 |
| Sat, Nov 21 | Alavés vs RC Deportivo | 14:00 | Sat, Nov 21 · 21:00 |
| Sat, Nov 21 | Rayo Vallecano vs Valencia | 16:15 | Sat, Nov 21 · 23:15 |
| Sat, Nov 21 | Sevilla vs Real Betis | 18:30 | Sun, Nov 22 · 01:30 |
| Sat, Nov 21 | Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo | 21:00 | Sun, Nov 22 · 04:00 |
| Sun, Nov 22 | Barcelona vs Villarreal | 14:00 | Sun, Nov 22 · 21:00 |
| Sun, Nov 22 | Racing Santander vs Real Sociedad | 16:15 | Sun, Nov 22 · 23:15 |
| Sun, Nov 22 | Osasuna vs Málaga | 18:30 | Mon, Nov 23 · 01:30 |
| Sun, Nov 22 | Getafe vs Atlético Madrid | 21:00 | Mon, Nov 23 · 04:00 |
| Mon, Nov 23 | Levante vs Elche | 21:00 | Tue, Nov 24 · 04:00 |
Fixture source: official Laliga Matchday 13 listings, independently cross-checked with AS’s fixture calendar. Recheck before matchday for schedule changes.
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5 Laliga Matchday 13 Games to Watch
1. Sevilla vs Real Betis — Seville Derby
Saturday, November 21 · 18:30 CET · Sunday, November 22, 01:30 GMT+8 · Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán.
The city derby is a headline fixture regardless of league position, but there is plenty at stake in the table too. Betis enter fourth with 26 points after their 2–0 victory at Elche, while sixth-placed Sevilla have 18 points after a goalless draw with Alavés.
What to watch: Whether Sevilla can use home advantage to close the gap, or Betis can extend their strong start and protect fourth place.
2. Barcelona vs Villarreal — Can the Leaders Keep Their Cushion?
Sunday, November 22 · 14:00 CET · 21:00 GMT+8 · Spotify Camp Nou.
Barcelona lead the league on 33 points from 12 matches following Fermín López’s two goals against Atlético Madrid. Villarreal, on 15 points, return after a 2–0 win over Getafe.
What to watch: Whether Barcelona sustain their scoring form against a Villarreal side coming off a confidence-building clean sheet. For longer-term scoring context, see our Lamine Yamal vs Mbappé goals comparison.
3. Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo — Pressure on the Chasers
Saturday, November 21 · 21:00 CET · Sunday, November 22, 04:00 GMT+8 · Santiago Bernabéu.
Real Madrid begin the round three points behind Barcelona after a 3–0 away win over Valencia. Federico Valverde, Arda Güler and Kylian Mbappé scored in that result. Celta arrive with 13 points after a 0–0 home draw with Levante.
What to watch: Can Madrid put scoreboard pressure on Barcelona before the leaders play on Sunday? Mbappé also enters the round as the October Laliga Player of the Month.
4. Getafe vs Atlético Madrid — Atlético Look to Respond
Sunday, November 22 · 21:00 CET · Monday, November 23, 04:00 GMT+8 · Coliseum.
Atlético are third on 28 points after losing 2–1 to Barcelona despite a Giuliano Simeone opener. Getafe, on 12 points, were beaten 2–0 by Villarreal.
What to watch: Atlético’s response to their defeat and whether Getafe can frustrate the visitors in a fixture that matters to both the title chase and the lower half of the standings.
5. Osasuna vs Málaga — Points Needed at the Bottom
Sunday, November 22 · 18:30 CET · Monday, November 23, 01:30 GMT+8 · El Sadar.
Osasuna have 12 points after Alejandro Catena’s late equaliser against Athletic Club. Málaga are bottom on five points and remain without a league win after losing 2–1 to Racing Santander.
What to watch: Whether Málaga can end their winless start or Osasuna can put more distance between themselves and the relegation places. The previous round’s report covers both teams’ latest results.
The Other Five Matchday 13 Fixtures
- Athletic Club vs Espanyol (Friday, November 20): The first match back. Athletic have 16 points from 11 completed games, while Espanyol have 12 from 12. Athletic’s suspended match against Rayo is not counted as completed.
- Alavés vs RC Deportivo (Saturday, November 21): Just two points separate Alavés (13) and Deportivo (15). Both drew 0–0 in Matchday 12.
- Rayo Vallecano vs Valencia (Saturday, November 21): Rayo have 12 points from 11 completed matches; Valencia sit 19th with nine after losing to Real Madrid.
- Racing Santander vs Real Sociedad (Sunday, November 22): Racing recovered to beat Málaga last round; fifth-placed Sociedad edged Rayo 1–0 through Orri Óskarsson.
- Levante vs Elche (Monday, November 23): The round closes with 17th-placed Levante (11 points) against 18th-placed Elche (10), a direct meeting near the relegation line.
Laliga Standings Before Matchday 13
Snapshot following Matchday 12, checked November 10, 2026. Barcelona are three points ahead of Real Madrid and five ahead of Atlético Madrid. Betis are fourth, while Sociedad hold fifth.
| Pos. | Team | Played | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 12 | 33 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | Atlético Madrid | 12 | 28 |
| 4 | Real Betis | 12 | 26 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad | 12 | 22 |
At the other end, Elche (10), Valencia (9) and Málaga (5) occupy the bottom three going into the round. The incomplete Rayo–Athletic fixture means both teams have played one fewer completed league game than most clubs. For all 20 teams, visit our Laliga Standings.
Standings verified against the official Laliga table (November 10 snapshot).
Laliga Matchday 13 FAQs
When does Laliga Matchday 13 start?
The first fixture is Athletic Club vs Espanyol on Friday, November 20, 2026 at 21:00 CET (Saturday, November 21 at 04:00 GMT+8).
When is Barcelona vs Villarreal?
Sunday, November 22 at 14:00 CET — 21:00 GMT+8 on the same day.
When is the Sevilla vs Real Betis derby?
Saturday, November 21 at 18:30 CET — Sunday, November 22 at 01:30 GMT+8.
What is the last game of Matchday 13?
Levante vs Elche is scheduled for Monday, November 23 at 21:00 CET (Tuesday, November 24 at 04:00 GMT+8).
What Happens Next?
The Seville derby and Barcelona–Villarreal are two of the standout matches, but both ends of the table offer important storylines across all ten fixtures. All match analyses above are pre-match context as of November 10, 2026, not confirmed lineups or predictions. Squad availability and kickoff schedules should be rechecked closer to the round.
Follow the Laliga Schedule for fixtures, the Laliga Standings for the latest positions, and the Laliga Results Yesterday page once the games finish.
More Laliga Coverage
- Matchday 12 Highlights: All Results, Winners and Losers
- Laliga Results November 8: Barcelona Beat Atlético Madrid 2–1
- Laliga Results November 6–7: Real Madrid Beat Valencia 3–0
- Matchday 12 Preview and Archived Fixture Guide
- October 2026 Laliga Player of the Month: Mbappé Wins
Last checked: November 10, 2026. Sources: official Matchday 13 fixtures and Laliga standings.
