This Thursday sees Getafe entertain Real Madrid in what promises to be a tough game, while Sevilla will fancy their chances of bouncing back with a win when they play second-from-bottom Rayo Vallecano.

Meanwhile, Valencia are also in the race for fourth, level on points with Sevilla and two behind Getafe, and their trip to play Atletico Madrid on Wednesday is vital to their hopes - and could also hand the title to Barcelona.

The race for a place in the Champions League still has a long way to run.

3. Quality finally shines through for Celta and Villarreal

They may not be totally safe from relegation, but the weekend wins for Celta Vigo and Villarreal have given both teams an important lift up the table and away from the relegation zone.

The return of Celta striker Iago Aspas has coincided with their recovery, with the Spain international scoring six goals in four games in which his side have taken ten points and Celta should now be safe.

Likewise, Villarreal have also hit form just when teams such as Girona, Levante and Valladolid are struggling for points and now have some breathing space. A team with players such as Santi Cazorla, Carlos Bacca, Karl Toko Ekambi and Gerard Moreno always looked too good to go down, but it has taken a long time for that quality to count.

4. Bad news for Rayo and Huesca

The game between second-bottom Rayo Vallecano and bottom side Huesca was never going to be for those of a nervous disposition and so it turned proved. Both teams looked to be scared of losing for 75 minutes in the Vallecas Stadium, until they both realized than anything other than a win would just about ensure their relegation.

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