Copa Del Rey: Real Betis rallies past Sociedad to reach quarter-finals; Villarreal advance after beating Girona
Levante won 4-2 at Valladolid in a game between two top-tier teams.
LaLiga: Eden Hazard strikes as Read Madrid thrash Alaves 4-1 in absence of coach Zinedine Zidane
Zidane's position has come under scrutiny again after Wednesday's defeat by third-tier side Alcoyano in the Copa del Rey but Madrid responded at Mendizorroza without their coach, or their captain Sergio Ramos, who was out with a knee injury.
Copa del Rey: Real Madrid suffer Cup humiliation in 1-2 loss to third-tier Alcoyano
La Liga's reigning champions lost 2-1 to Alcoyano, who scored a remarkable winner in extra-time after having a man sent off.
LaLiga: Lionel Messi's future will depend on Barcelona elections and sporting project, says former Real Madrid captain Fernando Hierro
Former Real Madrid defender and captain Fernando Hierro spoke about Lionel Messi, Sergio Ramos and the on-going LaLiga season where Atletico Madrid are in command.
Spanish Super Cup: Marc-Andre ter Stegen's heroics help Barcelona beat Real Sociedad on penalties to reach final
Barca advance to meet either Real Madrid or Athletic Bilbao in the final on Sunday, when Messi is expected to be available again, although coach Ronald Koeman was cautious at full-time.
LaLiga: Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann net two each as Barcelona rout Granada; Sevilla edge Real Sociedad
Second-placed Real Madrid were one point behind Atletico after being held at Osasuna to 0-0 in a match played in steady snowfall and with barely any scoring chances for either side.
LaLiga: Lionel Messi breaks Pele's record in Barcelona's win; Atletico Madrid stay on top of table
Messi struck his 644th goal for Barca, one more than Brazil legend Pele scored for Santos, in the 65th minute of a routine win for Ronald Koeman's side
European football matchday: Manchester City take on Arsenal in English League Cup; Real Sociedad host Atlético Madrid
The English League Cup reaches the quarterfinals stage this week and Manchester City is closing in on another slice of history under Pep Guardiola.
LaLiga: In-form Karim Benzema has Real Madrid on 'right track' for title charge
Madrid, who last led the league last season, trail leaders Atletico Madrid and second-placed Real Sociedad on goal difference after a Benzema double in Tuesday's 3-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao
Supercopa de Espana: Holders Real Madrid to face Athletic Bilbao, Barcelona take on Real Sociedad
Holders Madrid and Athletic will meet on 14 January in Malaga a day after Barca's fixture with Sociedad in Cordoba, with the final in Sevilla on 17 January.
LaLiga: Jordi Alba shines in Barcelona's 2-1 comeback victory over Real Sociedad
Barcelona defender Jordi Alba scored one goal and set up another to spark a 2-1 comeback victory over Real Sociedad, depriving the Basque Country side of the Spanish league lead.
European football matchday: Liverpool host Tottenham in top of table clash; Barcelona face Real Sociedad
Barcelona host Spanish league leader Real Sociedad in a match that could prove crucial to their chances of mounting a title challenge.
Europa League draw: Manchester United to face LaLiga leaders Real Sociedad; Arsenal take on Benfica
United will play away first against Sociedad, which has been inspired this season by former Manchester City playmaker David Silva’s homecoming to Spain.
Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool in action in Premier League; Real Sociedad eye top spot in LaLiga
Tottenham and Liverpool return to Premier League action after seeing their biggest title rivals drop points on Saturday.
Europa League: Willian Jose's late goal helps Real Sociedad qualify for knockout stage
Sociedad were heading out of Europe as the final two matches of Group F headed into stoppage time, with Alkmaar set to go through in second place as the Dutch side were drawing at bottom side Rijeka and Napoli led in Naples thanks to Piotr Zielinski's fine first half strike
Europa League: Napoli, Young Boys aim for progress to Round of 32 with six qualifying places up for grabs
Here's a look at what’s happening in the final round of Europa League matches on Thursday/Friday.
LaLiga: Real Sociedad fail to retake top spot on table after goalless draw against Alaves
Sociedad had led the league for six consecutive rounds. The team's attractive attack has helped it only lose just once this season.
LaLiga: Lionel Messi, Barcelona pay tribute to Diego Maradona with victory over Osasuna
Flags at the Camp Nou flew at half mast, Maradona's image was displayed on every screen and digital advertising hoardings while a club official held a framed Maradona Barcelona shirt.
From Sociedad chasing consecutive wins record to pressure on Conte at Inter, European football to watch out for this weekend
Here's a preview of the standout football action in Europe this weekend.