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Previews: Cup kings Atletico entertain Barca

Atletico Madrid qualified for the King's Cup final on Thursday beating Racing Santander 6-3 on aggregate, and can celebrate the achievement with their own fans on Sunday when unbeaten leaders Barcelona visit the Calderon.

"It's brilliant to reach the final but we still haven't won anything yet," coach Quique Sanchez Flores said.

"Now we have to focus on La Liga... and we have plenty of time to be able to climb up the table."

Xerez's new coach Nestor Gorosito has warned their visitors not to underestimate them just because they are bottom with only two wins to their name in their top-flight debut.

"I am sure when Real played (third tier) Alcorcon they didn't expect they were going to lose and to be knocked out of the King's Cup (in November)," the Argentine told reporters.

Villarreal's new coach Juan Carlos Garrido has injury problems for when Athletic Bilbao visit on Saturday.