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LaLiga: Karim Benzema and Joao Felix shine as Real Madrid and Atletico get set for European tests

Benzema missed one penalty but scored two as Real Madrid defeated Celta Vigo 2-1 to get back to winning ways ahead of Wednesday's crunch meeting with Chelsea.

LaLiga: Koke strike helps Atletico Madrid edge past struggling Rayo Vallecano

With Barcelona playing Real Madrid in the Clasico on Sunday, Atletico Madrid took advantage at Vallecas.

LaLiga: Atletico Madrid warm up for Manchester United Champions League date with victory

On Tuesday, Atletico go to Old Trafford for a Champions League last 16 tie which is delicately poised at 1-1 after the first leg in Spain last month.

LaLiga: Joao Felix sent off as Athletic Bilbao hold Atletico Madrid; Radamel Falcao nets in Rayo debut

LaLiga's reigning champions have now drawn two and won three of their opening five games while Athletic continue their impressive start under Marcelino Garcia Toral, whose side also drew with Barcelona last month.

FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers: Euro 2016 champion Joao Mario earns Portugal recall

The Benfica midfielder, 28, won the last of his 45 caps in October 2019 alongside Leicester left-back Ricardo Pereira, who played his most recent international in November of the same year.

LaLiga: Atletico Madrid striker Joao Felix facing two months on sidelines after undergoing ankle surgery

The 21-year-old, who appeared as a substitute in Portugal's 1-0 loss to Belgium at Euro 2020, has been in pain since December when he fractured his foot.

Euro 2020: Cristiano Ronaldo backed by talented youngsters in squad as Portugal aim for second successive title

The defending champions are bringing one of their most talented teams in years to Euro 2020, loaded with players who can support Ronaldo and make Portugal a contender again.

LaLiga: Diego Simone hopes to keep Atletico Madrid growing after leading them to league title

Atletico Madrid won their first league title in seven years on Saturday. It was the team’s 11th league title, and third since 1996, when Simeone still played for the club.

LaLiga: Barcelona president Joan Laporta preparing club's revamping process, says 'it's the end of a cycle'

Barcelona may finish as low as fourth in the Spanish league, a competition it was challenging for only a few weeks ago before squandering several opportunities to take the lead.

Champions League: Luis Suarez, Joao Felix key to unlocking Chelsea defense, says Atletico Madrid's Diego Simeone

"Only one objective: victory," said Simeone, whose team face a 1-0 deficit in the last-16 tie after losing their 'home' game in Bucharest. "I must find the necessary tools to achieve this."