There aren't many serious intrigues left in the German league, but the most obvious one is the battle for the last Champions League spot. The competition is now more intense than ever, with three teams tied on points and a modest goal difference. Unlike Hoffenheim, whose schedule is lenient at the end of the season, Bayer and Stuttgart face a head-to-head match that could decide a lot.

Stuttgart have slipped into a particularly bad period – they haven't won in three straight matches, they've dropped out of the top four, and their main defensive midfielder, who had a significant impact on the team, is out. The hosts are currently in a disadvantageous position, so a victory is absolutely essential.

"Bayer, for their part, have won four of their last five league games, showing their character at the right time. The visitors haven't suffered any losses, but they have the resources to make a decisive push. Their opponents are good in attack and will likely score goals. Bayer haven't lost in Stuttgart in a long time and won't lose again, but the hosts simply can't afford to lose now.

«Ельче» та «Депортіво Алавес» зустрінуться у матчі Ла Ліги на стадіоні «Мануель Мартінес Валеро» 9 травня 2026 року.

«Ельче» посідає 14-е місце в турнірній таблиці з 38 очками, тоді як «Депортіво Алавес» знаходиться трохи позаду, займаючи 18-е місце з 36 очками.

В останніх матчах ліги «Ельче» здобув чотири перемоги в останніх шести матчах, демонструючи покращену стабільність.

«Депортіво Алавес» зазнав поразки в половині своїх попередніх шести виїзних матчів, що підкреслює їхні труднощі на виїзді.

Дивлячись на попередні зустрічі, «Ельче» програв три з останніх п'яти зустрічей Ла Ліги проти «Депортіво Алавес».

Обидві команди прагнуть здобути цінні очки в цьому матчі нижньої половини таблиці, оскільки сезон наближається до завершення.

Наш модельний прогноз: «Ельче» переможе з рахунком 1:0

The Spanish champion has never been decided by the outcome of El Clásico, so Barça could be the first team to do so – all they need is a draw. Another motivation is to avenge their 2-1 defeat in the first half of the season, after which they have won 22 of 24 matches in La Liga. They are unstoppable at home, having won all 17 of their home matches in La Liga, losing only in the Champions League. The only player missing is the injured Lamin Yamal.

Real Madrid have won only two of their last five La Liga matches, and even in those wins, their play has been underwhelming. Madrid could step up their game in the Clásico: they are unlikely to see their opponent triumph, and they will play their preferred style of football – counterattacking. Courtois is returning, but five players are out, and Mbappé isn't 100% fit, so the entire attack will rely on Vinicius' individual brilliance. Real will fight, but it's unlikely they'll be able to secure any points.

Until recently, Milan was a potential rival for Inter's top spot, but now they could not only lose third place in the league but also find themselves in contention for a Champions League spot. This isn't surprising, given that they've won just once in their last five games and are experiencing significant attacking issues.

Atalanta, under Raffaele Palladino, pushed the pace as much as they could. But the coach hasn't been a magician, failing to lead the team into European competition via the Coppa Italia. There's a mathematical chance through Serie A, but it's unlikely to translate into a realistic one. However, this doesn't mean the Bergamaschi are going to Milan to lose. On the contrary, they have experience beating Milan, and Raffaele Palladino knows how to beat Massimiliano Allegri. We expect the match to end in a draw.