La Liga

Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao manager Marcelo Bielsa has stressed that Toquero is a key player to the squad and a very valuable alternative for Llorente.

Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid striker Adrian Lopez admits he is a doubt for their game versus Rayo after returning from the hospital due to stomach problem.

Barcelona
Coach Pep Guardiola wants his Barcelona to focus solely on their upcoming match against Levante and not to think about El Classico just yet.

Espanyol
Espanyol coach Mauricio Pochettino has made it clear that he has not lost faith in Romaric, but there are rules that all players must follow.

Getafe
Getafe defender Miguel Torres believes his team should take a more courageous approach, as they look to change their image away from home.

Granada
Granada are looking for pick up points for the fourth consecutive games when they take on Zaragoza, who have yet to win while on the road.

Levante
Levante midfielder Valdo has declared that his team will face Barcelona with confidence because they have nothing to lose at the Camp Nou.

Malaga
Malaga midfielder Enzo Maresca is out of their weekend clash against Sociedad after sustaining an injury in a friendly match against Xerez.

Osasuna
Osasuna captain Patxi Punal admits he is hoping to celebrate his 351st La Liga game for the club by scoring his first goal since May 2008.

Racing Santander
Racing interim manager Juanjo Gonzalez has said his side must show their battling qualities if they are to move off the bottom of the table.

Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano are hoping to avoid their third consecutive defeat when they face Atletico, who are keen to register their fifth home victory.

Real Betis
Real Betis are desperate to avoid their fourth defeat in five games when they take on Osasuna, who are looking for their fourth home victory.

Real Madrid
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is reportedly not giving up on landing Man Utd star Wayne Rooney and is preparing a GBP60 million bid.

Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca are hoping to register their second consecutive win when they take on Bilbao, who have dropped 10 points while away from home.

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad are hoping to register their second straight victory when they take on Malaga, who have dropped 13 points while away from home.

Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza are desperate to avoid their third consecutive defeat when they take on Granada, who are looking for their second home victory.

Sevilla
President Jose Maria del Nido has made it clear that Sevilla are at crucial moment of the season in their pursuit of a Champions League spot.

Sporting Gijon
Sporting Gijon are hoping to avoid their second straight defeat when they take on Real Madrid, who are looking for their sixth away victory.

Valencia
Unai Emery has warned Valencia not to let Chelsea or the issue involving Miguel and Ricardo Costa to affect their chances of beating Espanyol.

Villarreal
Villarreal are hoping to register their third win in five games when they face Racing, who are desperate to avoid their third home defeat.