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Julen Lopetegui Argote Julen Lopetegui's decision to rest stars including Marcelo, Gareth Bale and Toni Kroos paid off as Real Madrid beat Espanyol 1-0 at home.

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.

Barcelona moved back to the top of La Liga as a Pedro hat-trick helped them to a 5-2 victory over Getafe at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez.

Espanyol Espanyol president Joan Collet has warned the Liga de Futbol Profesional (LFP) that clubs in Spain's top flight could look to bring the division to a standstill over the distribution of television revenues.

Daniel Alves da Silva Luis Enrique wants the attention to be focused on the match itself when Barcelona travel to Espanyol for their Copa del Rey second leg.

Philippe Coutinho Correia Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has left Philippe Coutinho on the bench for Espanyol's visit, with the Brazilian awaiting his debut.

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

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Lionel Messi He produced two superb free-kicks for Barcelona against Espanyol, but Lionel Messi said he needed some luck.