Sevilla vs Real Madrid, Barcelona vs Betis and Roma vs Lazio: how to watch May 17 fixtures

Three fixtures to watch on Sunday, May 17 — who, when and why they matter

Who: Sevilla vs Real Madrid, Barcelona vs Real Betis, Roma vs Lazio. What: Matchday 37 fixtures in LaLiga (two games) and Serie A (Derby della Capitale). When: Sunday, May 17, 2026 — kickoff times vary (see each match section). Why it matters: Sevilla can secure top-flight survival; Barcelona can complete a perfect home league season; Roma need three points to keep Champions League hopes alive.

How to watch in the USA

Sevilla vs Real Madrid is available on ESPN+, Fubo, DirecTV Stream and ESPN Deportes, with kickoff at 1:00pm ET / 10:00am PT. Barcelona vs Betis airs on ESPN+, Fubo, DirecTV Stream and ESPN Deportes at 3:15pm ET / 12:15pm PT. Roma vs Lazio is available on Fubo, Paramount+, DirecTV Stream, DAZN and FOX Deportes with an early kickoff set for 6:00am ET / 3:00am PT.

Sevilla vs Real Madrid — survival at stake

Who, when and where: Sevilla host Real Madrid at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán on Sunday, May 17, kickoff 1:00pm ET / 10:00am PT. Why it matters: according to the preview, a Sevilla win would mathematically guarantee LaLiga survival with one game to spare, while Real Madrid — already locked into second — arrive with pride and little to play for in the title race.

Context from the preview: Sevilla have recovered under manager Luis García, collecting 12 points in his seven-match tenure and recording three consecutive league wins for the first time in two years. Real Madrid enter off a disappointing title defense, carrying frustration despite quality in attack; the historical head-to-head record heavily favors Madrid, who are on a long unbeaten run versus Sevilla.

Squad notes in the preview: Sevilla are missing Isaac Romero, Manu Bueno and Marcão (Romero back in training but not expected available). Real Madrid face an extensive list of absences compounded by a virus affecting Andriy Lunin and Dean Huijsen, and have several players listed as sidelined in the preview (Federico Valverde, Arda Güler, Ferland Mendy, Rodrygo, Éder Militão). Those availability details come from the published preview and should be rechecked against official team updates before kickoff.

Barcelona vs Betis — perfect home season on the line

Who, when and where: Barcelona host Real Betis at Camp Nou on Sunday, May 17, kickoff 3:15pm ET / 12:15pm PT. Why it matters: Barcelona have already clinched the LaLiga title and, per the preview, a victory here would complete a 100% home league record — 19 wins from 19 home games — an extremely rare feat in Europe.

Context from the preview: Barcelona lead the league in goals (91 in the season according to the preview) and expected goals, and have been dominant at Camp Nou. Betis, free of league pressure after securing fifth and Champions League qualification, arrive on a seven-match unbeaten run and can play without fear, aiming to spoil Barcelona’s historic finish.

Squad and selection notes: Barcelona are missing Lamine Yamal for the season with a thigh injury and have doubts over Frenkie de Jong and Fermin López. Betis will be without Cucho Hernández and Diego Llorente due to suspension, and have other injuries noted in the preview (Aitor Ruibal, Ángel Ortiz, Marc Bartra).

Roma vs Lazio — Derby della Capitale with Champions League stakes

Who, when and where: Roma host Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday, May 17, kickoff 6:00am ET / 3:00am PT. Why it matters: Roma, per the preview, are fighting for a top-four finish and Champions League qualification; a win would keep their destiny in their own hands going into the final matchday. Lazio have little left to play for and aim to act as spoilers.

Context from the preview: Roma are on a strong run, unbeaten at home since November 2025 and collecting 13 points from their last five matches. Lazio come off two straight league defeats without scoring and lost the Coppa Italia final to Inter, leaving them without European football next season. Recent derby meetings have tended to be low-scoring, with the last eight fixtures producing two goals or fewer.

Squad notes: Roma are managing several key fitness doubts — Lewis Ferguson is out for the season and Bryan Zaragoza, Lorenzo Pellegrini and Artem Dovbyk were listed as late fitness tests in the preview. Lazio will miss Alessio Romagnoli through suspension and will continue to rely on Christos Mandas in goal (Ivan Provedel out for the season).

Key points

• Sevilla vs Real Madrid — 1:00pm ET / 10:00am PT on ESPN+, Fubo, DirecTV Stream and ESPN Deportes; Sevilla can secure LaLiga survival with a win (per preview).
• Barcelona vs Betis — 3:15pm ET / 12:15pm PT on ESPN+, Fubo, DirecTV Stream and ESPN Deportes; Barcelona can complete a perfect home league campaign (per preview).
• Roma vs Lazio — 6:00am ET / 3:00am PT on Fubo, Paramount+, DirecTV Stream, DAZN and FOX Deportes; Roma need three points to keep Champions League hopes alive (per preview).

What happens next

Confirm final lineups and last-minute injury or suspension updates from the clubs and competition organisers before kickoff. Check your chosen streaming service for blackout rules in your area and any sign-in or subscription requirements. For readers outside the U.S., the previews recommend using a VPN to access services you already subscribe to, but you should verify the legality and terms of service in your country.