Rayo Vallecano

Real Madrid won their first game under Zinedine Zidane, Lionel Messi inspired Barcelona against Granada and Levante got a priceless win.

Real Madrid It is as you were at the top of La Liga as Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid all won in the three-way title race on Saturday.

Paco Jémez Rayo Vallecano were reduced to nine men before losing 10-2 at Real Madrid in La Liga and it "felt like a bad dream" for coach Paco Jemez.

Diego Simeone Diego Simeone credited greater determination and better decision making after half-time as Atletico Madrid claimed a 1-1 draw at Rayo.

Atletico Madrid and Espanyol lead La Liga early after both won via direct free-kicks on Saturday.

Lionel Messi Gerardo Martino expects Lionel Messi to lose count of his records after becoming Spanish football's highest scorer for a single club.

Paco Jémez In a bid to prove he had not met Valencia's owner in Asia, Rayo Vallecano coach Paco Jemez offered the chance to see his passport.

Valencia Valencia midfielder Andre Gomes acknowledged Sunday's clash with Sevilla means more than a normal La Liga clash.