Analysis: Four things to look out for in Spain's matchday 19

MADRID, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) -- LaLiga in Spain wastes no time in getting 2024 underway with a round of midweek matches to welcome in the New Year. Here are some things to look forward to in the next three days as the season reaches its midway point.

1 Effect of African and Asian Cup

The New Year gets underway with nearly every team in LaLiga affected by either the African Cup of Nations or the Asian Cup (both