La Liga: Matchday 12 kicks off

FC Barcelona face tough test against Real Betis

FC Barcelona will be looking to continue their impressive start to the season when they travel to face Real Betis on Matchday 12 of La Liga. The Catalans are currently top of the table with 28 points, and they will be confident of extending their lead with a win in Seville.

Real Betis have been in good form themselves this season, and they will be no pushovers for Barcelona. The Verdiblancos are currently fourth in the table with 20 points, and they will be looking to make a statement against the league leaders.

Real Madrid host struggling Elche

Real Madrid will be looking to bounce back from their disappointing defeat to RB Leipzig in the Champions League when they host Elche on Matchday 12 of La Liga. The Blancos are currently second in the table with 25 points, and they will be confident of beating a struggling Elche side.

Elche are currently bottom of the table with just four points, and they have lost their last five La Liga matches. The Franjiverdes will be hoping to turn their form around against Real Madrid, but they will face a tough task at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Atletico Madrid face tricky trip to Celta Vigo

Atletico Madrid will be looking to keep the pressure on Barcelona and Real Madrid when they travel to face Celta Vigo on Matchday 12 of La Liga. The Rojiblancos are currently third in the table with 23 points, and they will be confident of beating a Celta Vigo side that has been inconsistent this season.

Celta Vigo are currently 11th in the table with 16 points, and they will be looking to cause an upset against Atletico Madrid. The Galicians have a good record at home, and they will be hoping to make it difficult for Atletico Madrid to take all three points.