5 things to look forward to in Europe this week

Modified Mar 02, 2017 11:02 GMT

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 14: Sadio Mane of Liverpool and team mates celebrate his goal with Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on August 14, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) — Arsenal make the difficult trip to Anfield

#2 Barcelona and Real Madrid continue top of the table battle

MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 01: Referee David Fernandez Borbalan (3dL) argues with Real Madrid players Gareth Bale (R), Nacho fernandez (2ndL), Daniel Carvajal (2ndR) and Sergio Ramos (R) after having shown the red card to Bale during the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and UD Las Palmas at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 1, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) — Real Madrid surrendered top spot but will be looking to make amends against Eibar

Real Madrid surrendered their lead at the top of La Liga following their entertaining 3-3 draw against Las Palmas, although Los Blancos still have a game in hand. Barcelona made sure that they didn’t slip up as they convincingly won their mid-week game against Sporting Gijon, 6-1.

The Catalans are in fine form and have showed that they will not surrender their league title to rivals Real Madrid without a fight. Madrid face a tricky trip to Eibar this week, while Barcelona host Celta Vigo at Camp Nou.

Valencia have shown a slight uptake in form recently and will now travel to the capital to face fourth-placed Atletico Madrid. Sevilla are also looking to keep up with the top two as they visit Alaves on Monday night.

Edited by Staff Editor