Real Madrid remain in the driving seat in LaLiga's title race but after dropping points in consecutive weeks Carlo Ancelotti's side have seen what seemed a comfortable lead suddenly vanish, leaving them with a battle to retain their crown.

Real Madrid had to settle for a draw against Atletico Madrid for the second time this season as the two city rivals played out a 1-1 stalemate at the Santiago Bernabeu on matchday 23 of La Liga.The

Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are set to lock horns in a top of the table Madrid derby on Saturday, February 8. Los Blancos are leading the title race with 49

Title challengers Atletico host Celta Vigo, also on Saturday, while Barcelona welcome Rayo Vallecano on Monday.

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid will meet in the semifinals of the Copa del Rey, while Real Madrid will take on Real Sociedad, in the draw Wednesday. Atletico and Madrid will play the second-leg matches at home in April,

After thrashing Valencia in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey, FC Barcelona learnt earlier this week that they will be facing bitter rivals Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals.The Rojiblancos

Barcelona look like a team reborn this season in all of the competitions especially since new manager Hansi Flick took charge of the team at the start of the season. Barcelona have become a force to be reckoned with this season in the La Liga and Champions League.