Real Sociedad

FC Barcelona are just one win away from securing this season's La Liga title after their hard-fought 1-0 win at home against 10-man Osasuna and Real Madrid's 2-0 defeat away to Real Sociedad on Tuesday night.

Struggling La Liga side Elche announced on Monday that they have fired Pablo Machin as first-team coach in the wake of their 2-0 defeat to Real Sociedad that leaves them on the verge of relegation.

Real Sociedad and Real Betis both face difficult tasks on Thursday if they want to qualify for the quarterfinals of the Europa League.

The 18th round of games in Spain saw both FC Barcelona and Real Madrid win their respective games, while Real Sociedad continue to press on their heels in third place.