Three goals in eight minutes saw FC Barcelona claim a comfortable 3-0 win at home to Villarreal on Thursday night which helped them recover from Sunday's defeat to Real Madrid.
Real Madrid return to La Liga action on Wednesday following their comfortable win at home to FC Barcelona on Sunday, when they visit bottom side Elche.
French striker Karim Benzema claimed the 2022 Ballon d'Or here after a dazzling season with Real Madrid which saw the Spanish giants win both La Liga and the UEFA Champions League.
FC Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez admitted his side had deserved the loss after their 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid on Sunday which saw them overtaken by their rivals at the top of La Liga.
Goals from Karim Benzema, Federico Valverde and Rodrygo ensured a dominating win for Real Madrid against FC Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday for the first El Clasico of the season.
The 'Clasico' between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday night is the big game of Matchday 9 in La Liga, but there are other things to keep an eye out for as well this weekend in Spain.
The 'Clasico' between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona will capture most of the headlines this weekend in Spain as the top two sides in La Liga renew their eternal rivalry.