La Liga Preview: Barcelona v Almeria

Despite Sociedad challenging strongly for a UEFA Europa League spot this year, Barcelona's third league reverse of the season still came as a surprise and the result allowed Real Madrid to move three points clear at the summit.

Barca's two title rivals, Real and Atletico Madrid, play each other on Sunday. A win for the latter would give Gerardo Martino's men would have the opportunity to regain top spot with three points against Almeria.

Brazilian full-back Adriano sees Sunday's game as an opportunity to move on from a disappointing defeat last week.

"We are very much looking forward to this chance to turn the page following the game at Anoeta," he told the club's official website.

"All we are thinking about is winning everything from now on."

Francisco's men have lost four away matches in a row, shipping 10 goals and mustering just one in reply, but the head coach at least has a fully-fit squad to choose from on this occasion.