La Liga

Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao coach Marcelo Bielsa believes the match against Villarreal was their best performance and it helps to boost their confidence.

Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid coach Gregorio Manzano has conceded it is physically impossible to beat Barcelona at their own game following the heavy defeat.

Barcelona
Lionel Messi is aiming for Barcelona's all-time goalscoring record of 235 goals set by Cesar Rodriguez, following his 192nd goal for the club.

Espanyol
Ruben Suarez scored his second La Liga goal of the season to condemned Espanyol to their third away defeat following the match against Levante.

Getafe
Getafe coach Luis Garcia admits his side need and deserve a win but knows he will have to change their dynamic in order to beat Real Betis.

Granada
Francisco Rico scored his first La Liga goal of the season as Granada registered their first home draw following the match against Osasuna.

Levante
Ruben Suarez scored his second La Liga goal of the season as Levante registered their second home win following the match against Espanyol.

Malaga
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Osasuna
Raul Garcia scored his first La Liga goal of the campaign as Osasuna registered their second away draw following the match against Granada.

Racing Santander
Racing Santander failed to score for the fourth consecutive game to register their first away draw following the match against Sporting Gijon.

Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano coach Sandoval was happy with his side's attitude against Real Madrid admitted that two childish errors have cost them the game.

Real Betis
Betis coach Pepe Mel will wait until the last minute before deciding whether to include Roque Santa Cruz into his squad for the Getafe clash.

Real Madrid
Raul Albiol has confirmed he has no intention to leave Real Madrid in January, despite reports linking the player with Malaga and Valencia.

Real Mallorca
Victor Casadesus scored his first La Liga goal of the season as Mallorca registered their second home win following the match against Sociedad.

Real Sociedad
Victor Casadesus scored his first La Liga goal of the season to condemned Sociedad to their second away defeat following the match at Mallorca.

Real Zaragoza
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Sevilla
Sevilla manager Marcelino was proud with his players following the victory over Valencia, but admitted there is still room for improvements.

Sporting Gijon
Sporting Gijon failed to score for the third consecutive game to register their first home draw following the match against Racing Santander.

Valencia
Valencia midfielder Pablo Hernandez believes it is vital to beat Chelsea if his side are to make it through the Champions League group stage.

Villarreal
Villarreal may have to make do without the services of Italian star striker Giuseppe Rossi in the match against Napoli due to a knee injury.