La Liga

Athletic Bilbao
Marcelo Bielsa claimed that despite Bilbao's recent results, there are many reasons for his side to be optimistic ahead of the Schalke clash.

Atletico Madrid
Coach Diego Simeone admitted that Zaragoza deserved the win, but insisted that Atletico players worked hard and there is nothing to criticise.

Barcelona
Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes said his team are accustomed to the constant pressure, as he admitted that there is no more room for error.

Espanyol
Mauricio Pochettino does not consider the defeat to Malaga as a step backwards, as Espanyol had a sensational 30 minutes against a top side.

Getafe
Getafe are in 19th place in the Fairplay chart with 113 penalty points after accumulating 103 yellow cards and 5 red cards so far this season.

Granada
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Levante
Juan Ignacio is confident Levante will continue to compete at the top of the table, but wants to avoid uncessarry pressure on the players.

Malaga
Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini has underlined the importance of winning away from home if his side are to aim for something bigger this season.

Osasuna
Osasuna coach Jose Luis Mendilibar is keeping mum on their next goal and has promised his side will continue to give their best until the end.

Racing Santander
Coach Pepe Mel has hailed Racing keeper Mario Fernandez as the best players of the match, after he repeatedly denied Betis the second goal.

Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano coach Jose Ramon Sandoval believes the defeat to Villarreal over the weekend was harsh, considering the efforts by his players.

Real Betis
Coach Pepe Mel has hailed Racing keeper Mario Fernandez as the best players of the match, after he repeatedly denied Betis the second goal.

Real Madrid
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho insists that he is not taking APOEL lightly and believes the match will be decided in their second leg clash.

Real Mallorca
Sociedad are in 18th place in the Fairplay chart with 109 penalty points after accumulating 97 yellow cards and 6 red cards so far this season.

Real Sociedad
Sociedad are in 4th place in the Fairplay chart with 78 penalty points after accumulating 66 yellow cards and 6 red cards so far this season.

Real Zaragoza
Manager Manolo Jimenez believes Real Zaragoza will have options if they continue to fight with humility, following their second straight win.

Sevilla
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Sporting Gijon
Sporting Gijon boss Javier Clemente insisted that the draw with Bilbao was a good result, even though it did not improve their league position.

Valencia
Valencia president Manuel Llorente has urged his players to change the mood in the changing room if Los Che are to finish the season well.

Villarreal
Villarreal coach Miguel Angel Lotina said the win over Rayo Vallecano has helped his side to calm down a bit, but warned they are not yet safe.