Will Lionel Messi and Barcelona have a 'special' reunion? (1:14)
Why do Real Madrid struggle against Rayo Vallecano? (1:19)
Man City add to Liverpool's woes, Lewandowski lifts Barca, Arsenal give up goals, more
It was another big weekend in Europe, as Man City thrashed Liverpool to deepen the Reds' malaise, Robert Lewandowski returned and made an instant impact for Barcelona, and Arsenal dropped some points.
Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool's Szoboszlai wanted by Man City, Real Madrid
Dominik Szoboszlai's Liverpool contract situation is being monitored by Manchester City and Real Madrid. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
Messi hints at Barça return? 'I hope one day'
Lionel Messi has said he hopes to return to Spotify Camp Nou for the goodbye he "never got" as a player after visiting the revamped stadium for the first time on Sunday.
'Noise' cancelling: Barça stay course, close gap
Hansi Flick said he is blocking out the noise from pundits and ex-players after a Robert Lewandowski hat trick helped Barcelona beat Celta Vigo 4-2 to move within three points of LaLiga leaders Real Madrid.
Lewandowski praises Rashford's assist in Barcelona's win (0:46)
Burley rants about 'inconsistent' refereeing after De Jong's red card (1:23)
Nicol: Real Madrid's draw vs. Rayo Vallecano is 'unacceptable' (0:36)
Moreno: Alonso's decisions didn't make sense vs. Rayo (1:33)
Suarez: Real Madrid play like they don't care about winning (1:24)
Real Madrid held to goalless draw by Rayo
Real Madrid were held to a 0-0 draw by Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.
Alonso on 0-0: Madrid need measured self-criticism
Xabi Alonso said Real Madrid need to be "self-critical" but also "measured" in their reaction to Sunday's 0-0 draw at Rayo Vallecano.
LALIGA Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | +16 | 31 |
| Barcelona | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | +17 | 28 |
| Villarreal | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | +14 | 26 |
| Atlético Madrid | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | +13 | 25 |
| Real Betis | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | +6 | 20 |
| Espanyol | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 18 |
| Athletic Club | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | -1 | 17 |
| Getafe | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | -2 | 17 |
| Sevilla | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | -1 | 16 |
| Alavés | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 15 |
| Elche | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | -1 | 15 |
| Rayo Vallecano | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 15 |
| Celta Vigo | 12 | 2 | 7 | 3 | -3 | 13 |
| Real Sociedad | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | -3 | 13 |
| Mallorca | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -6 | 12 |
| Osasuna | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -4 | 11 |
| Valencia | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -10 | 10 |
| Girona | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -13 | 10 |
| Levante | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -7 | 9 |
| Real Oviedo | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | -13 | 8 |