La Liga

Athletic Bilbao
Midfielder Inigo Perez admitted that Bilbao are disappointed after three straight defeats, but denied the absense of Llorente was a factor.

Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao is not worried about being jeered by the fans at Vicente Calderon and urges his side to keep on winning.

Barcelona
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola was happy that Real Madrid drew against Villarreal, but feels the six point gap is still considerably large.

Espanyol
Espanyol striker Walter Pandiani was happy with the goal he scored against Betis, believing that it is a sign that his injury problem is over.

Getafe
Getafe are keen to register their third win in five games when they take on Valencia, who have dropped 19 points away from home this season.

Granada
Granada are hoping to avoid their fourth defeat in five games when they take on Sevilla, who are looking to register their fourth away win.

Levante
Levante coach Juan Ignacio Martinez is cautious about announcing their next goal for fear their season will be considered a failure in May.

Malaga
Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini is not sure if the win over Rayo was their best of the season, but underlined that they team had a great match.

Osasuna
Osasuna midfielder Manuel Ortiz said his team have another chance to keep dreaming about European football ahead of their clash with Levante.

Racing Santander
Racing Santander are desperate to avoid their fifth consecutive defeat when they face Real Betis, who are looking for their sixth home victory.

Rayo Vallecano
Rayo midfielder Jose Maria Movilla believes his team have been bordering on perfection this season and the fans should be proud of the club.

Real Betis
Real Betis are hoping to pick up points for the second straight game when they face Racing, who are hoping to avoid their eighth away defeat.

Real Madrid
Real Madrid have refused to hold a pre-match press conference ahead of the Real Sociedad clash, in protest against recent refereeing decisions.

Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca are hoping to pick up points for the fifth straight game when they take on Barcelona, who are looking for their eighth away win.

Real Sociedad
Sociedad are hoping to avoid their third straight defeat when they take on Real Madrid, who have dropped only five points at home this season.

Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza are hoping to register their second straight win when they face Atletico, who have dropped 31 points away from home this season.

Sevilla
Sevilla are hoping to register their second victory in five games when they take on Granada, who have dropped 20 points at home this season.

Sporting Gijon
Sporting Gijon are desperate to avoid their third consecutive defeat when they take on Bilbao, who are keen to register their seventh home win.

Valencia
Valencia coach Unai Emery insists Angel Dealbert has been dropped from his line-up due to technical decision as he need to balance the squad.

Villarreal
Villarreal are hoping to pick up points for the second consecutive game when they take on Rayo, who are looking for their sixth away victory.