Giants Real Madrid will have a tough away evening match at sixth placed Espanyol, a team that is pushing for Europa League qualification. Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1 last week but Mourinho's men are still seven points behind leaders Barcelona while Espanyol got beaten 3-2 at second from bottom Almeria.
Sergio "Kun" Aguero has been highly touted for a move away from Spain and he even suggested that his future may lie elsewhere. Could it be at Old Trafford? You tell us!
No, Barca have enough quality to be able to win it without Xavi
I'm really not sure!
It has been confirmed that Barcelona midfielder Xavi has sustained an injury that may see him miss the rest of the season. The Spanish international has a 3cm tear above his calf and there are fears he won't play for the Catalan giants again this season. With Real Madris still breathing down their necks at the top of the table do you think Xavi's injury will cost Barca the La Liga title? Vote now!
Euro 2008 winner Marcos Senna has been left out of Spain's final 23-man squad for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. the team boss has cited poor performance by the Brazilian-born midfielder while he played for Villarreal in the Primera Liga this season.
Defending champions Barcelona will have a tough home game on Saturday as they will be visited by high-flying Villareal, a team that had a great start to the season. Second placed Barcelona can't afford any slip-ups as they are one point behind leaders Real Madrid and just two points clear of third placed Villareal.
The Madrid derby will take place on Saturday at Vicente Calderon with Atletico and Real clashing to the delight of their fans. Real Madrid have just qualified for the Champions League quarter finals after beating Lyon 3-0 while Atletico Madrid were held to a disappointing 2-2 draw at lowly Almeria in the league. Real are in 2nd place, five points behind leaders Barcelona, while Atletico are down in 8th place but still hoping to snatch an Europa League spot at the end of the season.
