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Rayo Vallecano The battle to avoid relegation takes centre stage this weekend as Rayo Vallecano host Almeria in a crucial match at the bottom of La Liga.

Barcelona Real Valladolid dented Barcelona's title bid with a 1-0 win, while Atletico Madrid have momentarily gone top after beating Celta Vigo 2-0.

Barcelona Barcelona returned to winning ways in La Liga with a 7-0 demolition of Osasuna at Camp Nou on Sunday.

Real Valladolid Real Valladolid continued their resilient home form by holding high-flying Levante to a 1-1 draw at the Estadio Municipal Jose Zorrilla.

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.

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.

Espanyol Kevin Gameiro scored twice as Sevilla beat Espanyol 4-1 in La Liga to get their quest for a UEFA Champions League spot back on track.

Osasuna Osasuna and Real Valladolid remain mired in La Liga's relegation fight after playing out a drab 0-0 draw in Pamplona on Friday.

Barcelona Lionel Messi's first La Liga start for more than two months could come in his side's trip to Levante on Sunday.