Expert La Liga Selections

Stephen Fry gives out his top selections from this weekend`s La Liga schedule.

Espanyol v Real Madrid

After stunning Barcelona 2-1 last weekend, Espanyol now take on Real to try and get themselves out of the relegation zone.

Real were themselves on fire last weekend beating Real Betis 6-1 at home.

Real Madrid are certainly capable of catching the league leaders, who have seen their lead at the top reduced from 12 points just over a week ago, down to seven points at this stage.

Real drew 2-2 with this weekends opponents in the reverse fixture back in October, but that was at a stage when the Madrid Giants were not being very consistent, right now they are on a nine match unbeaten run and need to keep up the pressure on the league leaders by winning this one.

I fancy Real to score early in this game and go on to win, so with that said I am going for them to win in the HT/FT market, Real must be winning at half time and go on to win the match in order for us to collect.

Bet Real Madrid to beat Espanyol HT/FT (Real Madrid/Real Madrid) at +180 with www.betuk.com

Atletico Madrid V Barcelona

Last weekend`s shock losers were Barca, they lost 2-1 to bottom placed Espanyol.

They will need to bounce back quickly in order to keep up their title run and keep Real Madrid at bay.

Barca had Keita sent off after 38 minutes and that seemed to disrupt their game,as much as the heated atmosphere did.

Barca ran out incredibly impressive 6-1 winners in the reverse fixture, and I fully expect them to come back from last weekends disappointment and Beta Atletico in this match.

I do not think there is any reason to bet Barca in any other way but the three way market.

Bet Barcelona to beat Atletico Madrid in 90 minutes at -112 with www.betuk.com