This is a match between fourth and fifth placed sides respectively as they both have a point to prove. If the hosts win, they cut an eight point deficit down to five, whereas if the visitors win, they cement their spot in fourth by jumping up to 11. Villarreal plays good soccer at home, but Athletic Club Bilbao shows no fear no matter where they go. This will be a battle of the strikers.

Prediction: Villarreal 2, Athletic Bilbao 2

Carlos Vela and Antoine Griezmann will be responsible for pushing their side to the limit to keep a high-flying Valencia at bay when they face off in Sociedad. The visitors just won 3-0 in the Round of 16 first leg of the Europa League at PFC Ludogorets Razgrad, so this is a game they will be looking forward to.

Prediction: Real Sociedad 3, Valencia 2

The hosts will be looking to catch up to Real Madrid which is a team that is only ahead of them by three points atop the league standings. Their opponent will be none other than Espanyol, a team that defeated them in the first meeting of the season by a score of 1-0. This will be a fun one.

Prediction: Atletico Madrid 3, Espanyol 0

The hosts just defeated Manchester City 2-1 in the second leg of the UCL Round of 16 after shockingly losing 1-0 at Real Valladolid. Their opponents ripped Atletico Madrid 3-0 a short while ago at home which should mean that they will show absolutely no fear when they play in the Camp Nou. However, Leo Messi and company will outplay and outscore their brave visitors.

Prediction: Barcelona 3, Osasuna 1

The hosts are always tough, but the league-leading Real Madrid will outperform them by winning this game since they will feel the need to do so in order to keep Atletico and Barca off their back -- especially since they are also playing at home this week. Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale will lead a determined team to victory.

Prediction: Malaga 0, Real Madrid 2