Sergio Ramos returns for Madrid after suspension, but Cristiano Ronaldo is still out as he serves the last of his five match ban. Meanwhile Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema need good performances after being criticized for their displays against Valencia and in pre-season.

The return of European football next week means most of Spain's big sides are in action on Saturday, with Atletico, who play their third away game of the campaign providing another stiff test for Valencia, who look much improved since the arrival of Marcelino Garcia as first team coach.

Atletico meanwhile will take heart from Diego Simeone's decision during the week to extend his contract with the club until 2020 and look forward to next weekend's opening game in their new Wanda Metropolitan Stadium.

Sevilla are also in action on Saturday as they play at home to an Eibar side that looks as solid as ever despite losing their last home game to Athletic Club Bilbao.

Sunday kicks off with Real Sociedad hoping to maintain their 100 percent record this season as they visit Deportivo la Coruna, who look to the return of Lucas Perez to give a boost to a thin looking squad.

Girona look to continue their unbeaten start to life in the top flight when they visit San Mames to face Athletic Club Bilbao, who have yet to concede a goal this campaign, while Celta and Alaves both search for their first points of the season after losing their two opening matches.

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