Dominant leaders Barcelona have won 15 straight league games to equal Real Madrid's record in that lasted since 1961 but they will be looking to add the 16th consecutive win when they meet 7th placed Atletico Madrid on Saturday. Atletico's manager is said to be on the verge of being sacked but a good result at Barcelona might save his seat.
Red-hot Barcelona will be looking to get a record-breaking 17th consecutive league win when they meet Sporting Gijon on Saturday. Gijon are in desperate need of some points though after being beaten 3-0 last week by Athletic Bilbao, they are just one point above the relegation zone. Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid 3-0 last week and they hold a 7 point advantage over rivals Real Madrid.
The most exciting match of the Champions League first knockout round will see its first episode unfold on Wednesday at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal will meet red-hot Barcelona. Arsenal beat Wolves 2-0 last weekend to remain second in the Premier League table while Barcelona's winning streak in the Primera Liga was stopped after 16 consecutive wins as mighty Barca were held to a 1-1 draw at Sporting Gijon.
Primera Liga leaders Barcelona saw their awesome winning streak coming to an end last week, Sporting Gijon held them to a 1-1 draw after no less than 16 consecutive league wins. Guardiola's men will meet fifth placed Athletic Bilbao at Camp Nou on Sunday, a team that has shown good form lately and managed to climb up the table chasing a top four spot.
Spanish league leaders Barcelona will travel to meet 11th placed Mallorca on Saturday. Barcelona returned to winning ways last week by beating Athletic Bilbao 2-1 while Mallorca suffered a painful defeat in a mid-table battle with Real Sociedad.
League leaders Barcelona will travel to meet third placed Valencia on Wednesday in what will be a very important game for both sides. Barcelona have extended their lead at the top of the table to seven points after beating Mallorca 3-0 on Saturday while Valencia beat Bilbao 2-1 away to consolidate their third position in the rankings.
