Tonight new manager Miguel Portugal take his Racing Santander side to the Bernabeu for what he hopes to be a triumphant start to his second spell at the club. Barcelona have a tricky trip to Athletic Bilbao, the team they defeated in last years cup final and the Supercup in September. There promises to be an entertaining tie at the Riazor as Deportivo take on an Atlético Madrid side desparate for a win, whilst Tenerife will be looking to steal something from their home match with Sevilla to give themselves some breathing space at the bottom of La Liga.Deportivo La Coruña v Atlético Madrid (Riazor - 6pm)
- Forlán and Agüero to be reunited. They will be expected to fire Atlético to a much needed away win.
- Veteran Valeron to start. A class act and Deportivo will look to his vision for inspiration.
- Can Deportivo maintain their Champions League push? Can Atlético win a league match?
- 'Hombre Clave' - Jurado (Atlético)
- Livin La Liga Prediction: 1-1
- Sevilla struggling with injuries in defence, is this Tenerife's chance to down a big-gun?
- 'Tete' havn't won since October 25th. Winger Omar will need to be on fire if they want to end that record.
- Luis Fabiano and Negredo too much for weak Tenerife defence?
- 'Hombre Clave' - Omar (Tenerife)
- Livin La Liga Prediction: 0-2
- New Racing manager Portugal looking for a storming start to new reign. Too much to ask?
- Raúl to start with Benzema. Higuaín on the bench where he won't be joined by Cristiano Ronaldo.
- A loss could be fatal for Pelligrini who'll be without midfield dynamo Lass through injury.
- 'Hombre Clave' - Kaká (Real Madrid)
- Livin La Liga Prediction: 3-1
- Bilbao attack possibly blunted by injury to Llorente. Toquero could be asked to lead the line.
- Barcelona suffering from swine flu outbreak which rules out Marquez, Toure Yaya and Abidal.
- Messi, Iniesta and Pedro to lead line in a stadium which normally brings a win for 'Los Cules'.
- 'Hombre Clave' - Iniesta (Barcelona)
- Livin La Liga Prediction: 0-1