Almeria

Lionel Messi scored twice on his return from a hamstring injury as Barcelona beat Getafe 4-0 in Wednesday's Copa del Rey action.

Gerardo Martino Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino is confident his side will respond to last week's defeat to Real Sociedad when they host Almeria on Sunday.

Real Madrid Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Real Madrid are all in pole position to progress to the Copa del Rey quarter-finals this week.

Málaga Top two Real Madrid and Barcelona consolidated their standing with wins in La Liga, while Malaga's hot streak continued on Saturday.

Real Sociedad David Moyes takes charge of Real Sociedad for the first time in a key La Liga trip to Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday.

Almeria Almeria survived an almighty scare to take a 4-3 lead into their second leg against Real Betis, while Getafe eased past Eibar on Friday.

Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao advanced to the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey on away goals, while Sevilla crushed Granada en route to the last eight.

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.

Real Madrid Holders Real Madrid will hope for a return to winning ways when they make the short trip to face rivals Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey.