Barcelona looks forward to open an eight-point lead over Real Madrid, who visits the Vicente Calderon for a decisive derby.
Barcelona failed to return home victorious from the Sanchez Pizjuan, and now Real Madrid is given a final chance to defy Blaugrana's leadership.
Jose Mourincho's Blancos qualified for the Champions League quarter-finals last week in Lyon, and showed to be in excellent form to take a test of fire at the Vicente Calderon in this week's hottest derby.
Juan Carlos Garrido's Villarreal visit San Mames' Cathedral in great need of a victory to keep up with Valencia's pace in the fight for the third position.
Unai Emery's Ches, on the other hand, receive Sevilla at the Mestalla. Gregorio Manzano's Palanganas should take advantage of the positive result against Barcelona to claim their place in the top-five.
Javier Aguirre's Zaragoza showed strong determination to maintain the category during the last week, and they must now visit a rival that lies only five points above their heads.
It's been over a month since Michael Laudrup's Bermellones lastly celebrated a victory at home.
With 35 points, Mallorca might secure its permanence in the Primera Division upon a positive result in this clash. The visitors, on the other hand, must secure the three points to maintain a safe buffer zone from the relegation fight.
Zaragoza's coach introduces one modification on his scheme, as Ivan Obradovic takes over Javier Paredes' place in the back line.
A decisive six-pointer, who'll succeed?
Pep Guardiola looked rather confident as the Cule squad left Sevilla last week with only one point. Barcelona's coach knows Getafe should not be taken for granted, and prepares for a vital clash at the Camp Nou.
Spanish international Pedro and winger Maxwell are ruled out do to injuries, while Eric Abidal is set to miss the rest of the season, as he recovers from major surgery to remove a tumor earlier this week.
Getafe's coach Michel will have to do without Jaime Gavilan, Derek Boateng, Rafa López and Adrian Colung, among others.
Barcelona must secure the full scoring to visit the Santiago Bernabeu with a comfortable lead, while Getafe will have to say goodbye to its European dreams, with only 34 points after 28th Liga games.
Lio Messi and Barcelona want to demonstrate why they're highly regarded as one of the fittest squads around the globe. Can Getafe do anything to stop them from celebrating another victory?
A victory against Real Madrid at the derby for the first time in eleven years won't redeem Quique Sanchez Flores' Atletico from a disappointing performance in both the Europa League and Copa del Rey, but it'd give los Rojiblancos face the last third of the tournament with a new attitude.
Jose Mourinho's Galacticos want to connect a fourth consecutive victory to keep the pressure over Barcelona.
It's uncertain whether Portuguese international Cristiano Ronaldo will be fit enough to join the starting eleven or not, but it's expected team's coach will not risk him at the Vicente Calderon unless necessary
Real Madrid's defenders should keep Atletico's attacking duo (Sergio Aguero-Diego Forlan) under a close watch, for their individual capabilities can change the course of the game at any moment.
German international Sami Khedira is likely to make way for Lass Diarra, who'll join Xabi Alonso in the midfield. Atletico's coach recovers Diego Godin and Alvaro Dominguez, who'll play a major role nullifying Real Madrid's attack.
Both Malaga and Espanyol returned to victory last week after facing two consecutive defeats, and they both need to take advantage of the momentum generated in their fights for the category and the European glory respectively.
Pericos' coach Mauricio Pochettino recovers Argentinean striker Pablo Osvaldo, but misses Javi Marquez and Jose Callejon, two key players for his scheme. Joan Verdu and Alvaro Sanchez might occupy their roles to bag the three points in Cornella-El-Prat.
Malaga's coach Manuel Pellegrini is confident his team can connect a second consecutive victory as he recovers defender Martin Demichelis and Jesus Gamez, while Brazilian striker Julio Baptista and goalkeeper Ruben are sidelined due to injuries.
Malaga can jump to the 17th position upon a victory and some assistance from its neighbors, while Espanyol must obtain the three points to defend the fifth position.
Deportivo hosts Luis Garcia's Levante on Sunday's evening, eager to leapfrog the Granota squad in the fight for the category. Levante's coach misses Asier del Horno and Sergio due to injuries.
Deportivo's winger Claudio Morel makes way for veteran Manuel Pablo in the back line. Felipe Caicedo and Xisco Muñoz will be looking forward to wreak havoc among Deportivo's defense.
Mexican international Andres Guardado is likely to return to Deportivo's starting eleven, providing a major boost to the attack.
The winner takes all at the Riazor, and will be able to face the last nine games of the league at ease. Who'll it be?
Osasuna visits Alicante to take on Hercules, a direct rival for the relegation fight. Two consecutive victories let Osasuna dream with leaving the bottom fight, but they must first undertake a test of fire at the Jose Rico Perez.
Dutch international Royston Drenthe is likely to return to Hercules' starting squad for the first time in 98 days. ¨Nelson Haedo Valdez will be leading the attack, due to David Trezeguet's absence. Osasuna's coach will have to do without Carlos Aranda and Walter Pandiani, both ruled out due to injuries.
It's been over seven weeks since Hercules lastly celebrated a victory, and such adverse results have taken the team back to the 19th position. Osasuna stands six points above, forcing newly promoted ¨Hercules to bag the full scoring at home to remain competitive in the Spanish League.
A game that will have a major impact in the future of La Liga no matter what happens. Who'll claim the three points?
Newly promoted Real Sociedad wants to secure its permanence in the Primera Division as Martin Lasarte's Errealas visit Santander.
Marcelino Garcia Toral's Racing can finish the week one point away from the drop zone upon a defeat.
Racing's defenders should be especially careful with Raul Tamudo, Real Sociedad's most prolific striker and Antoine Griezzmann.
Domingo Cisma and Francis will be leading Racing's attack from the wings, with Giovanni Dos Santos and Markus Rosemberg in the last meters of the field.
A vital clash for both squads, who'll be victorious?
Sporting and Almeria lock horns with each other and much more than three points are at stake. Jose Luis Oltra's Almeria visit Gijon in excellent form, unbeaten in the last three Liga games.
Almeria's coach misses Ivan Cuellar and Jose Angel, but recovers goalkeeper Juan Pablo. The visitors will have to do without team's captain Santiago Acasiete, Jose Ortiz and Miguel Ángel Corona due to injuries.
Almeria has never been able to obtain the full scoring at the Molinon in the Primera Division. Manolo Preciado's boys need a victory to open a six-points gap from the bottom fight, will they make it?
This could be Athletic's last chance to fight for the European qualification, as Juan Carlos Garrido's Submarines visit San Mames' Cathedral on Sunday's night. Villarreal needs the three points to join Valencia at the third position with 54 points.
Things have not been running smoothly for Villarreal, having celebrated only one victory in the last seven matches. Garrido will have to do without Brazilian striker Nilmar, while Joan Capdevilla is likely to return to the starting squad.
Joaquin Caparros has not yet found the perfect partner for Fernando Llorente in the attack, as Gaizka Toquero is ruled out due to injuries. Pablo Orbaiz and David Lopez are sidelined too, forcing Lion's coach to rely on Ivan Gurpegi and Carlos De Marco to harmonize the midfield.
Two Spanish powerhouses meet each other at the Cathedral in the first of two major Liga fights, who'll claim the three points?
Zaragoza inflicted aggravated wounds on Unai Emery's Sevilla, while Gregorio Manzano's Sevilla were elimnated from the Europa League by Raul's Schalke. A victory is mandatory for both squads to show it's only been a misstep and they are still worthy the European glory.
Valencia's coach Unai Emery has been the subject of numerous critics during the week, and is likely to adopt an offensive formation to secure three major points at the Mestalla.
Roberto Soldado, Aritz Aduriz, Joaquin and Juan Mata will be leading the attack, while Tino Costa and Mehmet Topal secure the possession of the ball. Vicente Guaita will be guarding the posts once again as Emery waits for Cesar to recover his form.
Sent off last week in La Romareda, Marius Stankevicius won't be able to perform, just like team's goalkeeper Antonio Palop. Ivica Dragutinovic Sergio Sánchez, Luca Cigarini and Ndri Romaric are sidelined due to injuries themselves.
A major clash between two of Spain's most renowned squads. Who'll be victorious?
Jose Mourincho's Blancos qualified for the Champions League quarter-finals last week in Lyon, and showed to be in excellent form to take a test of fire at the Vicente Calderon in this week's hottest derby.
Juan Carlos Garrido's Villarreal visit San Mames' Cathedral in great need of a victory to keep up with Valencia's pace in the fight for the third position.
Unai Emery's Ches, on the other hand, receive Sevilla at the Mestalla. Gregorio Manzano's Palanganas should take advantage of the positive result against Barcelona to claim their place in the top-five.
Javier Aguirre's Zaragoza showed strong determination to maintain the category during the last week, and they must now visit a rival that lies only five points above their heads.
It's been over a month since Michael Laudrup's Bermellones lastly celebrated a victory at home.
With 35 points, Mallorca might secure its permanence in the Primera Division upon a positive result in this clash. The visitors, on the other hand, must secure the three points to maintain a safe buffer zone from the relegation fight.
Zaragoza's coach introduces one modification on his scheme, as Ivan Obradovic takes over Javier Paredes' place in the back line.
A decisive six-pointer, who'll succeed?
Pep Guardiola looked rather confident as the Cule squad left Sevilla last week with only one point. Barcelona's coach knows Getafe should not be taken for granted, and prepares for a vital clash at the Camp Nou.
Spanish international Pedro and winger Maxwell are ruled out do to injuries, while Eric Abidal is set to miss the rest of the season, as he recovers from major surgery to remove a tumor earlier this week.
Getafe's coach Michel will have to do without Jaime Gavilan, Derek Boateng, Rafa López and Adrian Colung, among others.
Barcelona must secure the full scoring to visit the Santiago Bernabeu with a comfortable lead, while Getafe will have to say goodbye to its European dreams, with only 34 points after 28th Liga games.
Lio Messi and Barcelona want to demonstrate why they're highly regarded as one of the fittest squads around the globe. Can Getafe do anything to stop them from celebrating another victory?
A victory against Real Madrid at the derby for the first time in eleven years won't redeem Quique Sanchez Flores' Atletico from a disappointing performance in both the Europa League and Copa del Rey, but it'd give los Rojiblancos face the last third of the tournament with a new attitude.
Jose Mourinho's Galacticos want to connect a fourth consecutive victory to keep the pressure over Barcelona.
It's uncertain whether Portuguese international Cristiano Ronaldo will be fit enough to join the starting eleven or not, but it's expected team's coach will not risk him at the Vicente Calderon unless necessary
Real Madrid's defenders should keep Atletico's attacking duo (Sergio Aguero-Diego Forlan) under a close watch, for their individual capabilities can change the course of the game at any moment.
German international Sami Khedira is likely to make way for Lass Diarra, who'll join Xabi Alonso in the midfield. Atletico's coach recovers Diego Godin and Alvaro Dominguez, who'll play a major role nullifying Real Madrid's attack.
Both Malaga and Espanyol returned to victory last week after facing two consecutive defeats, and they both need to take advantage of the momentum generated in their fights for the category and the European glory respectively.
Pericos' coach Mauricio Pochettino recovers Argentinean striker Pablo Osvaldo, but misses Javi Marquez and Jose Callejon, two key players for his scheme. Joan Verdu and Alvaro Sanchez might occupy their roles to bag the three points in Cornella-El-Prat.
Malaga's coach Manuel Pellegrini is confident his team can connect a second consecutive victory as he recovers defender Martin Demichelis and Jesus Gamez, while Brazilian striker Julio Baptista and goalkeeper Ruben are sidelined due to injuries.
Malaga can jump to the 17th position upon a victory and some assistance from its neighbors, while Espanyol must obtain the three points to defend the fifth position.
Deportivo hosts Luis Garcia's Levante on Sunday's evening, eager to leapfrog the Granota squad in the fight for the category. Levante's coach misses Asier del Horno and Sergio due to injuries.
Deportivo's winger Claudio Morel makes way for veteran Manuel Pablo in the back line. Felipe Caicedo and Xisco Muñoz will be looking forward to wreak havoc among Deportivo's defense.
Mexican international Andres Guardado is likely to return to Deportivo's starting eleven, providing a major boost to the attack.
The winner takes all at the Riazor, and will be able to face the last nine games of the league at ease. Who'll it be?
Osasuna visits Alicante to take on Hercules, a direct rival for the relegation fight. Two consecutive victories let Osasuna dream with leaving the bottom fight, but they must first undertake a test of fire at the Jose Rico Perez.
Dutch international Royston Drenthe is likely to return to Hercules' starting squad for the first time in 98 days. ¨Nelson Haedo Valdez will be leading the attack, due to David Trezeguet's absence. Osasuna's coach will have to do without Carlos Aranda and Walter Pandiani, both ruled out due to injuries.
It's been over seven weeks since Hercules lastly celebrated a victory, and such adverse results have taken the team back to the 19th position. Osasuna stands six points above, forcing newly promoted ¨Hercules to bag the full scoring at home to remain competitive in the Spanish League.
A game that will have a major impact in the future of La Liga no matter what happens. Who'll claim the three points?
Newly promoted Real Sociedad wants to secure its permanence in the Primera Division as Martin Lasarte's Errealas visit Santander.
Marcelino Garcia Toral's Racing can finish the week one point away from the drop zone upon a defeat.
Racing's defenders should be especially careful with Raul Tamudo, Real Sociedad's most prolific striker and Antoine Griezzmann.
Domingo Cisma and Francis will be leading Racing's attack from the wings, with Giovanni Dos Santos and Markus Rosemberg in the last meters of the field.
A vital clash for both squads, who'll be victorious?
Sporting and Almeria lock horns with each other and much more than three points are at stake. Jose Luis Oltra's Almeria visit Gijon in excellent form, unbeaten in the last three Liga games.
Almeria's coach misses Ivan Cuellar and Jose Angel, but recovers goalkeeper Juan Pablo. The visitors will have to do without team's captain Santiago Acasiete, Jose Ortiz and Miguel Ángel Corona due to injuries.
Almeria has never been able to obtain the full scoring at the Molinon in the Primera Division. Manolo Preciado's boys need a victory to open a six-points gap from the bottom fight, will they make it?
This could be Athletic's last chance to fight for the European qualification, as Juan Carlos Garrido's Submarines visit San Mames' Cathedral on Sunday's night. Villarreal needs the three points to join Valencia at the third position with 54 points.
Things have not been running smoothly for Villarreal, having celebrated only one victory in the last seven matches. Garrido will have to do without Brazilian striker Nilmar, while Joan Capdevilla is likely to return to the starting squad.
Joaquin Caparros has not yet found the perfect partner for Fernando Llorente in the attack, as Gaizka Toquero is ruled out due to injuries. Pablo Orbaiz and David Lopez are sidelined too, forcing Lion's coach to rely on Ivan Gurpegi and Carlos De Marco to harmonize the midfield.
Two Spanish powerhouses meet each other at the Cathedral in the first of two major Liga fights, who'll claim the three points?
Zaragoza inflicted aggravated wounds on Unai Emery's Sevilla, while Gregorio Manzano's Sevilla were elimnated from the Europa League by Raul's Schalke. A victory is mandatory for both squads to show it's only been a misstep and they are still worthy the European glory.
Valencia's coach Unai Emery has been the subject of numerous critics during the week, and is likely to adopt an offensive formation to secure three major points at the Mestalla.
Roberto Soldado, Aritz Aduriz, Joaquin and Juan Mata will be leading the attack, while Tino Costa and Mehmet Topal secure the possession of the ball. Vicente Guaita will be guarding the posts once again as Emery waits for Cesar to recover his form.
Sent off last week in La Romareda, Marius Stankevicius won't be able to perform, just like team's goalkeeper Antonio Palop. Ivica Dragutinovic Sergio Sánchez, Luca Cigarini and Ndri Romaric are sidelined due to injuries themselves.
A major clash between two of Spain's most renowned squads. Who'll be victorious?
