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Atlético Madrid Holders Atletico Madrid will look to gain a healthy advantage in their Copa del Rey last-16 first leg with Segunda B outfit Sant Andreu.

Barcelona A Lionel Messi penalty earned Barcelona a 1-0 win at 10-man city rivals Espanyol on Saturday to keep their La Liga title defence on track.

Diego Simeone Atletico Madrid enjoy being an "annoying" team but must maintain their results at the same time, Diego Simeone has said.

Real Madrid will have to cope without one of their star players when they return to La Liga action at Espanyol.

Gareth Bale Real Madrid head coach Julen Lopetegui has named Gareth Bale on the bench for his side's LaLiga home game against Espanyol on Saturday.

Barcelona ended 2015 top of La Liga after Lionel Messi scored in the 4-0 win over Real Betis - his 500th outing for the Catalan giants.

Real Madrid After the drama of El Clasico, La Liga's leading trio of Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid and Barcelona resume their title tussle this week.

Real Madrid James Rodriguez has urged Real Madrid not to dwell on back-to-back defeats as they prepare for Saturday's La Liga clash with Espanyol.