Four games in La Liga on Wednesday have a lot to say about the title race, next season's Champions League berths, and the struggle to avoid relegation.
With Real Madrid's UEFA Champions League elimination, their entire season depends on domestic success. With a four-point gap in the La Liga and a date in the Copa Del Rey final set, head coach Carlo Ancelotti believes their success depends on beating arch-rivals FC Barcelona.
Barca will be at home to Celta Vigo on Saturday night after qualifying for the semifinal of the Champions League despite a 3-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday night.
Betis has suffered a serious setback with the confirmation central defender Diego Llorente needs an operation and will miss the rest of the season.
FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is likely to have only two central defenders available for his side's rescheduled La Liga game at home to Osasuna on Thursday night.
Suarez joins Lionel Messi on the sidelines after hobbling off in the 37th minute at San Mames, leaving Barca without their two premium strikers.
With Hazard being ruled out due to his injury, Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane will now be in a fix as far as selection is considered.
The Colombian has not had a single playing minute during Madrid's seven pre-season matches.
Earlier unconfirmed reports had emerged which stated that Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane was not very happy with Luka Jovic for whom they had spent €60 Million.
With the transfer window deadline fast approaching, Barcelona are willing to sell some of their players in order to get the fund to draft in Brazilian superstar Neymar.
