La Liga rejoices, Barca are back super competitive with Xavi and Lewandowski's goals (8 in 5 games) and the eternal challenge with Real Madrid is rekindled.
The two big winners in the Champions League, even if the champions pay duty with Benzema's injury.
The opponents of the weekend (Majorca and Cadiz) induce optimism Ancelotti and Xavi, while the key match is the one between the emerging Betis (knockout with Real) and Villarreal (zero goals conceded), led in defense by the former protagonists of the Serie A Luiz Felipe and Albiol.
Rino Gattuso is settling Valencia, fresh from the goal at Getafe, and playing at Rayo's house.
Black crisis for Sevilla, penultimate and beaten by Barca and Man City.
Lopetegui is in the balance, but also the ds Monchi could jump in case of failure to win against Espanyol.
Thrill wizard,
Simeone (also happy for Cholito's first Champions League goal with Napoli) dragged Atletico to the daring victory over Porto thanks to Griezmann's goal, which was let in after the hour of play to avoid a future redemption of 40 million.
Atletico, who are playing AC, host Celta tomorrow.
The picture of the fifth day (RESULTS AND RANKINGS)
Girona-Valladolid at 21
Vallecano-Valencia Saturday at 14
Espanyol-Seville at 16.30
Cadiz-Barcelona at 18.30
Atletico Madrid-Celta Vigo at 21
Real Madrid-Mallorca Sunday at 14
Elche-Athletic.Bilbao at 16.30
Getafe-Real Sociedad at 18.30
Betis- Villarreal 9 pm
Almeria-Osasuna Monday 9 pm