La Liga Fixtures 2015: Schedule, Live Stream and Week 12 Predictions
It's all about El Clasico in Week 12 of this La Liga season. Barcelona and Real Madrid engage in their now traditional tussle for top spot.
Los Blancos currently trail Barca by three points. But manager Rafa Benitez's team will fancy its chances with home advantage at the Santiago Bernabeu.
But there are other issues to be settled. Issues like a derby between Celta Vigo and Deportivo La Coruna.
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Here's this week's full fixtures, along with streaming information and predictions:
| Date | Time | Match | Live Stream | Predicitons |
| Saturday, Nov. 21 | 3 p.m. (GMT) / 10 a.m. (ET) | Real Sociedad vs. Sevilla | Sky Go / beIN Sports Connect | 1-2 |
| Saturday, Nov. 21 | 5.15 p.m. (GMT) / 12.15 p.m. (ET) | Real Madrid vs. Barcelona | Sky Go / beIN Sports Connect | 2-0 |
| Saturday, Nov. 21 | 7.30 p.m. (GMT) / 2.30 p.m. (ET) | Espanyol vs. Malaga | Sky Go / beIN Sports Connect | 1-1 |
| Saturday, Nov. 21 | 9 p.m. (GMT) / 4 p.m. (ET) | Valencia vs. Las Palmas | Sky Go / beIN Sports Connect | 2-1 |
| Saturday, Nov. 21 | 9.05 p.m. (GMT) / 4.05 p.m. (ET) | Deportivo La Coruna vs. Celta Vigo | Sky Go / beIN Sports Connect | 0-1 |
| Sunday, Nov. 22 | 11 a.m. (GMT) / 6 a.m. (ET) | Sporting Gijon vs. Levante | Sky Go / beIN Sports Connect | 0-0 |
| Sunday, Nov. 22 | 3 p.m. (GMT) / 10 a.m. (ET) | Villarreal vs. Eibar | Sky Go / beIN Sports Connect | 1-0 |
| Sunday, Nov. 22 | 5.15 p.m. (GMT) / 12.15 p.m. (ET) | Granada vs. Athletic Bilbao | Sky Go / beINSports Connect | 1-2 |
| Sunday, Nov. 22 | 7.30 p.m. (GMT) / 2.30 p.m. (ET) | Real Betis vs. Atletico Madrid | Sky Go / beIN Sports Connect | 0-2 |
| Monday, Nov. 23 | 7.30 p.m. (GMT) / 2.30 p.m. (ET) | Getafe vs. Rayo Vallecano | Sky Go / beIN Sports Connect | 1-1 |
Real Madrid vs. Barcelona
The burning question ahead of this Clasico involves the fitness of Lionel Messi. Barca's pocket-edition talisman is back in training, according to a Reuters report (h/t the Guardian).
The same report carries quotes from Messi's fellow forward, Luis Suarez, indicating Barca's No. 10 is looking sharp: "Whether he plays or not is down to the coach, the medics and how he feels but he has been looking sharp in training. However, it is the type of injury where there are risks for the future."
If Messi is deemed fit enough to play, Barcelona will have its terrific, three-man forward line to unleash on their great enemy. With Messi, Suarez and Neymar Jr. together, the Catalans have the firepower to win any game.
But without Messi, it's certainly advantage Madrid.
Los Merengues' edge can be increased by the tactical flexibility of Benitez. He's expert at setting up his teams to negotiate the tough fixtures.
With a solid enough structure in defence and midfield, Madrid will create enough chances for talisman forward Cristiano Ronaldo to punish Barca.
Deportivo La Coruna vs. Celta Vigo
Celta have the quality up front to leave Deportivo with three priceless points. Most of that quality comes from transfer target Nolito. Talk is building that the 29-year-old supporting striker is bound for Premier League side Arsenal this winter.
James Benge of the London Evening Standard reports how the player with a £12.5 million release clause is stalling on signing a new deal with Celta: “There is a detail that is not resolved and while it is not settled, I will not sign."
Spanish source AS (h/t talkSPORT.com) has suggested Arsenal are leading Barcelona in the competition for Nolito's signature. But for now, the gifted attacker remains a Vigo player. He has the quality in front of goal to decide this game.
But what will be really important is manager Eduardo Berizzo's ability to rally his team after the 5-1 thumping inflicted by Valencia last time out. Berizzo will know that controlling Moroccan schemer Faycal Fajr will be key. He's scored twice and provided an assist in Spain's top flight for Depor this season, according to WhoScored.com.
Bar their collapse at the Mestalla, the Celta defence is generally strong. Expect them to keep Deportivo's attack under wraps and secure an impressive win.
Celta's victory will cement their place in La Liga's top four. Meanwhile, third-placed Atletico Madrid will take full advantage of a slip from one half of the top two, as city neighbours Real make a serious statement of intent in this season's title race.
