5 things to look forward to in Europe this week

Modified Feb 22, 2017 11:44 GMT

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Diego Costa of Chelsea celebrates scoring his sides second goal during The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea at Molineux on February 18, 2017 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) — Chelsea will be looking to extend their lead at the top as Premier League action returns this week

#3 Atletico Madrid host Barcelona in double gameweek in Spain

Copa del Rey 2016-17 - FC Barcelona vs Atletico de Madrid : News Photo — A battle between two heavyweights

This week will see teams playing over the weekend as well as in midweek. Real Madrid will still have a game in hand after playing Villarreal on Saturday, while Los Blancos take on Las Palmas in their midweek fixture.

Barcelona are unbeaten in their last 16 games in the La Liga and are currently in second place in the league. They face a very tough trip to fourth-placed Atletico Madrid in their weekend fixture and host Sporting Gijon in midweek, while Diego Simeone’s side make the trip to Deportivo La Coruna in their midweek fixture.

Sevilla will be looking to put together a string of positive results this week as they travel to Real Betis and host Athletic Bilbao later in the week.

Edited by Staff Editor