Bottom of the table Real Zaragoza will meet runners up Real Madrid on Sunday and although the odds are firmly stacked against the home side there still could be an upset on the table.
Real Madrid will need a win at Osasuna if they want to keep pace with league leaders FC Barcelona. The game will be played on Sunday and Osasuna are in desperate need of points as well since they are just one point clear of the relegation zone after getting beaten 3-2 at Almeria last week. Real Madrid are four points behind Barcelona and last week they scraped past Mallorca at home, 1-0.
Barcelona won 2-1 at Atletico Madrid but lost their star player, Lionel Messi, who had to be stretchered off the pitch after a late tackle from Tomas Ujfalusi. The club stated that Messi has sprained the external ligament in his right ankle and will be out for three weeks. Barcelona will have four games to play during that period, against Sporting Gijon, Real Mallorca and Athletic Bilbao in the league plus the UEFA Champions League trip to Rubin Kazan. Will they manage to do well without him?
League leaders Barcelona will meet Real Zaragoza at Camp Nou on Saturday in what seems to be a perfect opportunity for Guardiola and his men to grab another three points after beating Mallorca 3-0 in midweek. Zaragoza are still struggling to escape relegation but they have recorded a surprise win in their last game, 2-1 against Athletic Bilbao.
He will stay at Barcelona, they will pay him well enough.
He will surely move elsewhere, Barcelona won't give him enough money.
Brazilian full back Daniel Alves will see his contract with Barcelona expiring in June 2012 and speculation about his future has already begun. The player fueled the speculation with this statement: "My priority is Barcelona, but I cannot close doors. I feel happy, but both sides have to agree." Manchester City seem to be interested in his signature and they may well splash the cash again.
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.
After beating relegation candidates Malaga 7-0 in midweek Real Madrid will be traveling to meet 12th placed Racing Santander on Sunday. Racing grabbed a 1-1 draw at bottom club Almeria on Thursday but they would surely welcome at least another point on Sunday to stay out of relegation trouble.
Primera Liga leaders Barcelona will have a tough derby game on Saturday against city-rivals Espanyol. Barcelona are in top form as they won their last six games in all competitions with a staggering 26-0 overall scoreline. Espanyol seem to be doing quite well this season though as they sit fourth after 15 league games.
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Second placed Real Madrid have no other option than winning the game since last week's 1-0 defeat at Osasuna put Barcelona seven points clear at the top. Promoted Real Sociedad are enjoying a good season and they are in 9th place after 21 league games.
