Real Madrid remain just a point behind Barcelona in the race for the LaLiga title after both sides won at the weekend.
Atletico Madrid delivered a ruthless away performance to crush Real Betis 5-0 and book their place in the Copa del Rey semi-finals, extending their unbeaten away run to eight matches.
New Atletico Madrid signing Rodrigo Mendoza has promised to carve out his own identity after completing a 16 million euros move from Elche on transfer deadline day.
Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Real Sociedad and Deportivo Alaves all made decisive moves in a busy La Liga round on Sunday, with emphatic home wins shaping the title race, European places and the relegation battle.
Real Sociedad, Atletico Madrid, Celta Vigo and Valencia all claimed important La Liga victories on a decisive weekend, with Sociedad stunning Barcelona at the Reale Arena.
Tottenham have completed the signing of England midfielder Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid in a deal worth 34 million pounds.