Real Madrid will have to back up from mid-week European action when they travel to Elche on Sunday, while Barcelona host Malaga on Saturday in La Liga.
Elche moved off the foot of La Liga and out of the drop zone as Damian Suarez's stunning strike earned a 2-0 success over 10-man Rayo Vallecano on Monday.
Atletico Madrid centre-back Diego Godin will not be dwelling on past results when the champions host city rivals and La Liga leaders Real Madrid on Saturday.
La Liga leaders Real Madrid will be keen on revenge when they take on Real Sociedad in Spain's capital on Saturday, while Valencia face a tough trip to Malaga.
