The Yellow Submarine sank early, leaving four La Liga teams facing opponents outside the top five leagues in the final round. 

Athletic Bilbao must secure three points at home against Sporting CP, one of the “13-point battalions.” 

Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atlético Madrid all face teams lingering in the relegation zone yet clinging to faint hopes. 

Real Madrid manager Arbeloa reunites with his former mentor Mourinho, while Benfica clings to a theoretical chance of advancing. 

Both Barcelona and Atlético Madrid are stuck on 13 points; this match demands not only victory but also maximizing goal difference.

La Liga teams fixtures:

[29]Benfica vs Real Madrid[3]

[9]Barcelona vs Copenhagen[26]

[12]Atlético Madrid vs Bodo Glimt[28]

[23]Athletic Bilbao vs Sporting CP[10]