Espanyol

Real Madrid has confirmed the acquisition of Spain international striker Jose Luis Mato 'Joselu' on a season-long loan from Espanyol.

Spain's La Liga is in line for a dramatic last round of matches this season after the penultimate round only resolved one issue and left 11 sides with plenty to play for next weekend.

FC Barcelona clinched the La Liga title with four games left this season, thanks to a 4-2 win away against local rivals Espanyol on Sunday night.

The last three matches in the 31st round of games in La Liga on Thursday promise tension at both ends of the table, and could see big changes in the top-six and the bottom three.

Real Madrid have a vital home game against Espanyol on Saturday as they look to remain in the battle for the title.

Spanish La Liga side Espanyol has confirmed they have appealed against the result of Saturday's derby against local rivals FC Barcelona, due to the presence of Robert Lewandowski in Barca's starting 11.

FC Barcelona and Espanyol drew a tense game 1-1, with Marcos Alonso scoring for Barca in the 6th minute, before Joselu's second half penalty saved a point for Espanyol.