Barcelona will finish off the weekend in La Liga's top spot thanks to a commanding 4-0 win over Real Sociedad on Sunday, fully dominating the match after an early red card for the visitors. Aritz Elustondo's 17th-minute dismissal made it easy for Barcelona to build a commanding lead,

After a mixed Saturday in La Liga for the Madrid clubs, Barcelona know victory over Real Sociedad will lift them to the top of the table.

The UEFA Champions League round of 16, quarterfinal and semifinal draws took place on Friday as Europe's leading soccer competition takes its final form for this season. The top eight teams from the league phase led by Liverpool and Barcelona qualified automatically for the round of 16 while eight teams have emerged from the knockout round playoffs which are part of this year's new format.

Sam Tighe takes a look at the Champions League winner favourites, and explores which teams have the bookmakers on their side.

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone urged his players to quickly switch focus onto their Champions League clash with Real Madrid rather than getting carried away with Saturday's 1-0 home win over Athletic Bilbao that provisionally lifted them to the top of LaLiga.