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Barcelona A rested Barcelona will hope to capitalise on the fatigue of La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid and fellow contenders Real Madrid this weekend.

Carlos Sánchez Aston Villa signing Carlos Sanchez said former Colombia international Juan Pablo Angel endorsed the Midlands club to him.

Carlos Sánchez Paul Lambert believes Aston Villa have pulled off a major coup in signing Colombia international Carlos Sanchez.

Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao extended their lead in the race for a UEFA Champions League place to nine points with a 1-0 win over Getafe on Saturday.

Real Madrid Real Madrid moved three points clear in La Liga thanks to a 3-0 win over Elche and Barcelona losing to Real Sociedad.

Rayo Vallecano The battle to avoid relegation takes centre stage this weekend as Rayo Vallecano host Almeria in a crucial match at the bottom of La Liga.

Real Madrid Real Madrid capitalised on Barcelona's weekend slip-up by beating Levante 3-0 to move three points clear at the top of La Liga.

Barcelona Barcelona returned to winning ways in La Liga with a 7-0 demolition of Osasuna at Camp Nou on Sunday.

Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo has lost his appeal against his three-match ban and remains ineligible for Real Madrid's La Liga clash with Elche on Saturday.