Real Madrid are expected to bring the tree points back to the Bernabeu ahead of the break and put pressure on FC Barcelona that will face Atletico on Sunday. Pick: Real Madrid 2, Villarreal 0.

It's a big game in La Liga on Saturday as top-four chasing Villareal hosts title-chasing Real Madrid at the Estadio de la Cerámica. Real comes into this clash having dramatically beaten Madrid rivals Atletico on penalties in midweek to claim a place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

Barcelona host Atletico Madrid in a huge La Liga game later today. The hosts sit top of the LaLiga table heading into this weekend’s fixtures, level on points with Real Madrid but boasting a game in hand.