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Return of La Liga
- Updated: January 6, 2017
With La Liga returning to Sky Sports screens this weekend, we pick out five things to look out for the first round of fixtures of 2017.
Real Madrid will be hoping to extend their lead at the top of the table when they host Granada in Saturday’s early kick-off, while Barcelona face a tricky trip to Villarreal on Sunday night.
Can third-placed Sevilla keep the pressure on the top two? Will Iago Aspas continue his scoring streak for Celta Vigo against Malaga? We look at some of the key themes in Spain after the Christmas break.
Lift-off for James?
James Rodriguez has been linked with a departure from Real Madrid having struggled for playing time under Zinedine Zidane, but the Colombian served up a reminder of his quality with two goals in Wednesday’s 3-0 win over Sevilla in the Cop del Rey.
James committed his future to Madrid after the game, insisting he has no plans to leave the club in January, despite reported Premier League interest, and he will be hoping to keep his place in the side when they return to La Liga action at home to Granada on Saturday. After a much-needed return to form, he will certainly be one to watch.
Tough test for Barcelona
Barcelona could be six points behind Real Madrid by the time they face Villarreal on Sunday …
