Cadiz vs. Alaves (Monday, 6.30pm)
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Back in La Liga following their promotion from the Segunda Division, Alaves will be bidding to make the perfect start to their 2023-24 campaign when they travel to Cadiz on Monday night.
The home side finished 14th in Spain's top flight last season, just two points clear of the relegation zone, while Alaves secured promotion via the Segunda Division playoffs to return to this level.
We say: Cadiz 1-1 Alaves
There is not a huge difference when it comes to the quality of these two sides, and we are expecting them to be in a similar position in the table at the end of the season. This match has a draw written all over it, which both managers would likely take if it were offered ahead of kickoff on Monday night.
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Atletico vs. Granada (Monday, 8.30pm)
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Atletico Madrid will be bidding to make the perfect start to their 2023-24 La Liga campaign when they welcome newly-promoted Granada to Wanda Metropolitano on Monday night.
Diego Simeone's side finished third in La Liga last season, 11 points behind the champions Barcelona, while Granada secured a return to the top division as 2022-23 Segunda Division champions.
We say: Atletico Madrid 1-0 Granada
Granada are not a team to be underestimated, and it would not be a surprise to see them claim a positive result on Monday night. Atletico are difficult to back against on home soil, though, and we are expecting Simeone's side to navigate their way to all three points in this contest.
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Barney Corkhill
