Claude Makelele is the most underated player in the. history of Real Madrid , but this player is arguably one. of the most important players ever in the history of. Real Madrid.

Real Madrid have announced that Dani Carvajal is suffering from a viral problem that is affecting his pericardium, and not only will it prevent him from playing against Espanyol but it also rules him out indefinitely.

The competition format follows the usual double round-robin format. During the course of a season, which lasts from August to May, each club plays every other club twice, once at home and once away, for 38 matches. Teams receive three points for a win, one point for a draw, and no points for a loss.

Record-breaking defence. The most consistent team usually wins LaLiga, and Barca have been that, largely thanks to their defensive numbers. After 34 games, they have conceded 13 goals -- only two at Spotify Camp Nou -- and goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has kept 25 clean sheets.