Francisco rodriguez

Real Madrid: Real Madrid entertain Rayo Vallecano in a Madrid derby on Sunday night, and the game could offer Carlo Ancelotti's side the chance to move clear at the top of the table.

Atletico Madrid suffered a surprise defeat at Las Palmas on Friday, while FC Barcelona have a tough visit to play Real Sociedad on Saturday night, reports Xinhua.

Following their last-minute win away to Barcelona last weekend, Real Madrid were not involved in the first round of the Copa del Rey.