La Liga

Athletic Bilbao
Bilbao midfielder Inigo Perez is thankful that their clash against Bratislava is keeping them from thinking about their defeat to Granada.

Atletico Madrid
Arda Turan scored his first Europa League goal as Atletico Madrid registered their third win in Group I following the match against Celtic.

Barcelona
Daniel Alves believes the suspicion surrounding Gerard Pique's booking on Tuesday is evidence of the media's alleged persecution of Barcelona.

Espanyol
Coach Mauricio Pochettino admits Espanyol are depleted by injuries but believes it is too soon to be making decision about winter signings.

Getafe
Getafe midfielder Juan Rodriguez has reminded his team that their victory over Barcelona will count for nothing if they lose to Sevilla next.

Granada
Granada midfielder Mikel Rico is delighted to be out of the drop zone and hopes his team can maintain their momentum for several more games.

Levante
Juanfran Garcia admits Levante are still unsure on how to face Barcelona, but knows his team will be slaugthered if they play defensively.

Malaga
Malaga striker Sebastian Fernandez admits the five-point lead over seventh-placed Osasuna is important as it helps the team to train with calm.

Osasuna
Osasuna coach Mendilibar is hoping that Sergio Fernandez and Marc Bertran will be available this weekend after missing the last three games.

Racing Santander
Racing captain Pedro Munitis declared that the team are not dead following Hector Cuper's exit and are determined to turn their situation.

Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano captain Miguel Angel declared that despite losing to Valencia and Barcelona, the team left both games with positive feelings.

Real Betis
Real Betis goalkeeper Casto Espinosa Barriga has labelled their weekend clash against Osasuna as 'a final' that his struggling side must win.

Real Madrid
Real Madrid's Xabi Alonso has revealed Cristiano Ronaldo did not train for a second day, but still hopes he will be available to play Gijon.

Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca defender Nunes said the match against Athletic Bilbao will be crucial, because a victory will change the dynamics of the team.

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad defender Inigo Martinez has urged his team to aim for a win against Malaga, as they should not be dropping any points at home.

Real Zaragoza
Zaragoza defender Fernando Meira thinks his team are lacking ambition in the games they have played so far and they also lacked a bit of luck.

Sevilla
Midfielder Ivan Rakitic is keen to see the result of using the 4-3-3 system, which he believes take advantage of the quality Sevilla have.

Sporting Gijon
Sporting Gijon striker Oscar Trejo is looking forward to the clash against Real Madrid and admits that a draw would not be such a bad outcome.

Valencia
Valencia are reportedly interested in making a move for Ajax Amsterdam defender Gregory van der Wiel, despite his recent disciplinary problem.

Villarreal
Villarreal striker Nilmar declared that he is comfortable at the club and would return to Brazil once his services are no longer required.