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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.

Cristiano Ronaldo Elche coach Fran Escriba compared Cristiano Ronaldo to NBA legend Michael Jordan after the Real Madrid forward's stellar display on Tuesday.

Real Madrid Cristiano Ronaldo produced yet another masterclass to steer Real Madrid to a come-from-behind win, while Celta Vigo survived late drama.

Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo praised the contribution of his Real Madrid team-mates after scoring four times in the 5-1 hammering of Elche.

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.

Real Madrid Real Madrid will hope their historic 8-2 La Liga win over Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday provides momentum for Tuesday's clash with Elche.

João de Souza Filho Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone paid tribute to his team's perseverance as they overcame Elche to stay top in La Liga.

Atlético Madrid Miranda and Diego Costa were on target as Atletico Madrid beat plucky Elche 2-0 to go six points clear at the top of La Liga on Friday.

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.