6 matches you can't miss this matchweek (October 27th-28th)

#3 Deportivo Alaves vs Villareal

Deportivo Alaves v Real Madrid CF - La Liga

Eagerly awaiting the result of the Clasico will be Alaves. Should Madrid succeed in taking points off Barcelona, Alaves would be able to reclaim top spot with a win over Villareal.

It’s been something of a fairytale beginning for the Basque club. A team expected to be in the lower half of the table has won as many games as Barcelona so far. Their success has been indicative of the unusual start to La Liga this season.

By contrast, their opponents, Villareal, have had an awful start to the season.

With just two wins from their opening nine games, Villareal are languishing in 16th, just one point above the drop zone.

While it’s too early to be fearing a relegation scrap, there has been a concerning lack of goals. Seven goals is a poor return for a team packed with good creative players and strikers.

At the very least, things seem to be looking up this week. A 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid was respectable before they put five past Rapid Vienna in mid-week.

A win at Alaves could kickstart their season. Alaves, meanwhile, will have nothing to fear.