La Liga Fixtures 2015 Week 15: Schedule, Live Stream Info, Picks and Key Players

Real Madrid's trip to Villarreal highlights the 15th week of this La Liga season. Los Blancos need to keep pace with city neighbours Atletico Madrid and hated enemy Barcelona in the title race. But the Yellow Submarine presents a tough obstacle at home.

Elsewhere, Atleti will entertain an improving Athletic Bilbao, while Barca will be heavily favoured when they host Deportivo La Coruna.

But perhaps the biggest spotlight will be reserved for Gary Neville's official league debut as Valencia manager. After watching from the stands when his new team took a point off Barca last week, former Sky Sports pundit Neville will be on the touchline when Los Che travel to Eibar.

Here's the full schedule, complete with streaming information and picks:

Date	Time	Match	Live Stream	Pick
Friday, Dec. 11	7:30 p.m. (GMT) / 2:30 p.m. (ET)	Getafe vs. Real Sociedad	Sky Go / beIN Sports Connect	Draw
Saturday, Dec. 12	3 p.m. (GMT) / 10 a.m. (ET)	Barcelona vs. Deportivo La Coruna	beIN Sports Connect	Barcelona
Saturday, Dec. 12	5:15 p.m. (GMT) / 12:15 p.m. (ET)	Celta Vigo vs. Espanyol	Sky Go / beIN Sports Connect	Celta
Saturday, Dec. 12	5:15 p.m. (GMT) / 12:15 p.m. (ET)	Levante vs. Granada	Sky Go / beIN Sports Connect	Draw
Saturday, Dec.12	7:30 p.m. (GMT) / 2:30 p.m. (ET)	Sevilla vs. Sporting Gijon	Sky Go / beIN Sports Connect	Sevilla
Saturday, Dec. 12	9:05 p.m. (GMT) / 4:05 p.m. (ET)	Las Palmas vs. Real Betis	beIN Sports Connect	Las Palmas
Sunday, Dec. 13	11 a.m. (GMT) / 6 a.m. (ET)	Rayo Vallecano vs. Malaga	Sky Go / beIN Sports Connect	Rayo
Sunday, Dec. 13	3 p.m. (GMT) / 10 a.m. (ET)	Eibar vs. Valencia	Sky Go / beIN Sports Connect	Valencia
Sunday, Dec. 13	5:15 p.m. (GMT) / 12:15 p.m. (ET)	Atletico Madrid vs. Athletic Bilbao	Sky Go / beIN Sports Connect	Atletico
Sunday, Dec. 13	7:30 p.m. (GMT) / 2:30 p.m. (ET)	Villarreal vs. Real Madrid	Sky Go / beIN Sports Connect	Madrid

Links: Sky Go. beIN Sports Connect.

Paco Alcacer, Valencia

If Neville wants one player to be the foundation of his rebuild in Valencia, he should look no further than Paco Alcacer. The 22-year-old striker is a clever link player who knows how to bring others into the game.

Not only can Alcacer create chances, but he also knows how to put them away. He's a natural focal point for a direct brand of attacking football, based on strong hold-up play and quick links between midfield and the forward line.

Defender Jose Luis Gaya insists Neville wants his new team to be "compact, hard-working and supportive of each other, and Valencia to be a tough opponent," according to Sky Sports' Andy Charles.

Using Alcacer as an outlet to build counter-attacks around will be vital in that plan.

Casemiro, Real Madrid

Los Blancos still go as far as Cristiano Ronaldo's goals take them. But unheralded Brazilian Casemiro is rapidly becoming a very significant figure in manager Rafa Benitez's teams.

The bullish holding midfielder forms a vital barrier in front of the Real defence. ESPN FC's Eduardo Alvarez recently described how Casemiro has solidified the spine of Madrid's team and improved those around him:

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He has added the steel the side so sorely missed at key instances last season, while his stamina is impressive to the extent that he covers such a large portion of midfield that his colleagues can move forward with more confidence. Toni Kroos' performances have benefited enormously from having Casemiro next to him.

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His positional discipline, sure tackling and efficient distribution are especially important attributes in tough away fixtures.

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They don't come much tougher than a trip to El Madrigal to take on a solid Villarreal outfit. Cedric Bakambu and Roberto Soldado form a useful strike partnership.

Casemiro's discipline and physicality will play a key role in disrupting the service to both front men. With the platform he provides, Madrid can leave El Madrigal with a hard-fought and precious three points.

Andres Iniesta, Barcelona

Naturally, the front three command most of the attention for the reigning champions. But diminutive playmaker Andres Iniesta is quietly getting back to his very best form for Barca.

His eye for a pass remains as unerring as ever. Iniesta is also still a master at creating and finding space to supply Barca's lethal trio of forwards.

Those qualities will be essential when Depor visit the Camp Nou. Expect the away side to try to clog the passing lanes and deny space in midfield.

But if Iniesta gets free, he'll inspire yet another impressive win for manager Luis Enrique's team.

Barcelona won't be knocked off top spot this week. But Real will still offer a timely reminder they are far from done in this season's title race.