Rayo Vallecano

Real Madrid Real Madrid will have to back up from mid-week European action when they travel to Elche on Sunday, while Barcelona host Malaga on Saturday in La Liga.

Real Madrid City rivals Real and Atletico Madrid clash for the third time in less than a month in the pick of this weekend's La Liga fixtures.

Real Madrid Gareth Bale silenced the critics by inspiring Real Madrid to a 5-0 win over Rayo Vallecano to boost their La Liga title bid.

Atletico Madrid defeated Rayo Vallecano 2-0 last Tuesday but most of the action was in the stands.

Barcelona recorded a routine win over Levante at Camp Nou, while Athletic Bilbao and Sevilla fell to La Liga defeats on Sunday.

Real Madrid Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale played integral roles as Real Madrid picked up a nervy 3-2 derby win at Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.

Real Madrid could not capitalise on a defeat for La Liga leaders Villarreal at Levante as they were held to a 1-1 draw in the Madrid derby.

Barcelona are eight points clear at the top of La Liga with 13 games remaining after Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid were held to draws.

Real Madrid Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Real Madrid are all in pole position to progress to the Copa del Rey quarter-finals this week.