La Liga

Almeria
Almeria sporting director Alberto Benito has assured that his side will continue to fight for survival no matter how slim their chances are.

Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao has decided not to appeal Ander Iturraspe's yellow card against Osasuna so the midfielder is suspended for the weekend clash.

Atletico Madrid
Sir Alex Ferguson has been keeping tabs on David de Gea by sending his brother Martin, to watch the Atletico keeper in action against Espanyol.

Barcelona
Barcelona captain Carles Puyol is back in squad training as the tries to regain his fitness ahead of the Copa del Rey final versus Real Madrid.

Deportivo
Good news for Deportivo coach Miguel Angel Lotina as striker Ivan Sanchez has resumed squad training just 5 days after injuring his hamstring.

Espanyol
Espanyol president Daniel Sanchez Llibre has confirmed the club are very close to completing the EUR2 million deal for Juan Albin of Getafe.

Getafe
Espanyol president Daniel Sanchez Llibre has confirmed the club are very close to completing the EUR2 million deal for Juan Albin of Getafe.

Hercules
Hercules defender Juanra Cabrero regretted their 'worst display of the season' against Levante especially since it came after two good games.

Levante
Levante coach Luis Garcia Plaza is wary about celebrating their 42nd points especially with a very difficult schedule waiting for his squad.

Malaga
Malaga striker Sebastian Fernandez admits the win over Real Mallorca was very important as it finally took his side out of the relegation zone.

Osasuna
Osasuna defender Nelson admitted his sadness and frustration about losing to Athletic Bilbao as his side felt the game was already in the bag.

Racing Santander
Racing Santander coach Marcelino Garcia Toral said his team lost because Depor was more effective in the box and scored at decisive moments.

Real Madrid
Rafael Nadal has defended Jose Mourinho's defensive tactics against Barcelona especially after Real Madrid's 5-0 defeat earlier in the season.

Real Mallorca
Mallorca midfielder Jose Luis Marti has warned his side that they cannot 'sleep' yet as 39 points is not enough to ensure their survival.

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad striker Antoine Griezmann has assured that their win over Sporting has restored confidence and said he 'needed a game like that'.

Real Zaragoza
Giuseppe Rossi scored his 16th La Liga goal of the season to condemned Zaragoza to their 9th away defeat following the match at Villarreal.

Sevilla
It was reported that Morgan Amalfitano will not renew his contract at Lorient and is close to close to agreeing a long-term deal with Sevilla.

Sporting Gijon
Sporting Gijon coach Manuel Preciado claimed their performance in the defeat to Sociedad has convinced him that their objective will be met.

Valencia
Roma sports director Walter Sabatini is planning a bid for Valencia defender Jeremy Mathieu, who is being ignored by French boss Laurent Blanc.

Villarreal
Giuseppe Rossi scored his 16th La Liga goal of the season as Villarreal registered their 12th home win following the match against Zaragoza.