Almeria

Real Madrid Real Madrid have the opportunity to strike the first blow of the weekend as an absorbing three-way La Liga title battle continues.

Diego Simeone Diego Simeone is eager to see a defensive improvement from his Atletico Madrid side when they visit Almeria in La Liga on Wednesday.

Almeria Atletico Madrid are only four games into the new season, but captain Gabi has described Wednesday's clash with Almeria as "a final".

Real Madrid Elche could be forgiven for fearing the worst from Tuesday's La Liga trip to the Santiago Bernabeu to take on a rampant Real Madrid side.

Barcelona A 5-0 win at Levante saw Barcelona's perfect start to the season continue, while Villarreal came from two down to beat Rayo Vallecano 4-2.

Atlético Madrid Atletico Madrid and Barcelona can both heap pressure on Real Madrid as the three-way race for the La Liga title enters its final month.

Carlo Ancelotti Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti believes more surprises like Barcelona's loss at Granada are to come late in the La Liga season.

Real Madrid Barcelona suffered a surprise La Liga defeat at the hands of Granada to hand the Madrid clubs the title initiative.

Real Madrid City rivals Real and Atletico Madrid clash for the third time in less than a month in the pick of this weekend's La Liga fixtures.