Athletic Bilbao

Real Sociedad Atletico Madrid missed the chance to go second in La Liga after losing 2-1 at manager-less Real Sociedad on Sunday.

Julen Lopetegui Porto's UEFA Champions League fixture against Athletic Bilbao cannot come soon enough, according to coach Julen Lopetegui.

Valencia won for the first time under Gary Neville as they moved into the last-16 of the Copa del Rey, while Mirandes knocked out Malaga.

Fernando Llorente Torres Fernando Llorente enjoyed a 17-year association with Athletic Bilbao but will look to end his former club's Europa League dream with Sevilla

Liverpool Besiktas advanced to the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League after a 5-4 penalty shootout victory over Liverpool in Istanbul on Thursday.

Title hopefuls Atletico Madrid and Rayo Vallecano were the two teams to pick up wins in La Liga on Saturday.

Atlético Madrid Diego Simeone is backing Fernando Torres to inspire an improvement in Atletico Madrid's recent form, starting with Sunday's trip to fellow high-flyers Valencia.

AC Milan, Everton and Freiburg are in control of their Europa League third-round qualifying ties, but PSV are in danger.