Espanyol's biggest headache would be the recent form. After a promising start, Espanyol’s campaign has lost its momentum after the first five matches

Villarreal is enjoying their finest season in recent times. The team is currently at the fourth position, with 24 points from 13 matches.

This match deserves a closer attention, for two reasons. First, Real Madrid’s away performances of this season have been scratchy. Second, Almeria has been playing tenacious football over the last few weeks.

For any football team, this is the best time to play against Barcelona. Barca have a long absentee list, headed by Lionel Messi.

This clash is going to be the most competitive match of this week’s Primera Division action. The second-placed Atletico Madrid host its city-mates Getafe

Celta Vigo, placed 16th in the Primera Division table, travels to Basque to meet Real Sociedad on this weekend. Sociedad having a mixed season.

Real Valladolid hosts Osasuna on Friday in an early start to the La Liga weekend. Both the teams are struggling.