However, the last time the European champions tasted defeat it was to Sevilla in October.

However, the last time the European champions tasted defeat it was to Sevilla in October.

"Stats are there to be broken," said Barca's top scorer Luis Suarez.

"We are dedicated to playing well and getting good results."

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With three La Liga games to come in seven days, Barca boss Luis Enrique is likely to rotate with the likes of Arda Turan and Sergi Roberto in line to start.

Similarly with Sevilla aiming to catch Villarreal, who they trail by eight points, in fourth, coach Unai Emery may prioritise more winnable clashes with Eibar and Getafe in the next week.

However, Villarreal are strong favourites to stretch their commanding lead over the Europa League holders to 11 points when they host Levante on Sunday.

Gary Neville's upturn in fortunes as Valencia boss continued with a 4-0 win over Rapid Vienna on Thursday to seal a remarkable 10-0 aggregate win and a fourth consecutive victory in all competitions.

With fears of being dragged into a relegation battle eased, Valencia could even challenge for a Europa League place should they continue their momentum at home to Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

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Fixtures (all times GMT)

Friday

Eibar v Las Palmas (1930)

Saturday

Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid (1500), Getafe v Celta Vigo, Sporting Gijon v Espanyol (both 1715), Real Betis v Rayo Vallecano (1930), Real Sociedad v Malaga (2105)

Sunday

Villarreal v Levante (1100), Valencia v Athletic Bilbao (1500), Deportivo a Coruna v Granada (1715), Barcelona v Sevilla (1930)