Villarreal have confirmed that head coach Marcelino Garcia Toral will leave the club at the end of the season, bringing an end to a successful second spell despite securing back-to-back Champions League qualification.
Vinicius Junior stole the show for Real Madrid on Sunday as he bagged a brace to secure the win for the visitors at Espanyol, while Real Betis thrashed Real Oviedo 3-0.
The Catalans' 2-1 win over Osasuna at Estadio El Sadar on Saturday night means that they will be crowned champions if Real Madrid fails to beat Espanyol on Sunday.
Real Madrid have defended left-back Alvaro Carreras, making it clear the 23-year-old remains central to their plans despite a difficult debut campaign.
Jose Mourinho has distanced himself from speculation linking him with a sensational return to Real Madrid, insisting there has been no contact from the Spanish club despite reports that he is among the leading candidates to replace Alvaro Arbeloa.
Brazil forward Endrick has said the support of Jude Bellingham helped him through a difficult period at Real Madrid as he continues chasing his dream of playing for Brazil at the FIFA World Cup.
Atletico Madrid are expecting to have Julian Alvarez, Giuliano Simeone and Alexander Sorloth available for next week's Champions League semi-final second leg against Arsenal after injury fears eased following the first meeting in Spain.
Diego Simeone has insisted Atletico Madrid were the better side despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Arsenal in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final on Wednesday night.
Mikel Arteta was left angry after Arsenal were denied a late penalty in their 1-1 UEFA Champions League semi-final first-leg draw against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night.
