Elche

Barcelona Real Betis provide the latest threat to Barcelona's unbeaten La Liga record, while Atletico Madrid face a tough visit to Villarreal.

Barcelona Barcelona will be hoping Lionel Messi does not suffer a hangover from his penalty miss at Manchester City as they look to bounce back from a La Liga defeat to Malaga.

Barcelona Barcelona can enter the New Year just one point behind Real Madrid, if they can surpass Cordoba in La Liga on Saturday.

Real Madrid La Liga leaders Real Madrid can set a new club record of 16 consecutive victories in all competitions when they visit Malaga on Saturday.

Getafe Getafe's 15-match winless streak came to an end on Sunday as they won 3-1 at 10-man Valencia to move out of La Liga's drop zone.

Carlo Ancelotti Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti criticised the decision to uphold Cristiano Ronaldo's three-match ban following the 3-0 win over Elche.

Atlético Madrid Atletico Madrid aim to stride towards one of La Liga's most unforeseen conquests as a thrilling title race enters its penultimate round.

Elche Barcelona could only manage a 0-0 draw at Elche but it was enough to ensure the title race in La Liga will go down to the final day.