Action in England is diverted this weekend due to the tradition of the FA Cup, but there are plenty of prominent league fixtures on the continent to look forward to.
Friday
Gladbach vs Bayern — Traditional rivalry, one of the few places Hansi Flick has lost
Saturday
Sevilla vs La Real — Visitors really need a win to make this a genuine race for 4th
Schalke vs Hoffenheim — Will the hosts equal the record of 31 games without a win?
Union vs Wolfsburg — Win this and one of these over-performers are genuine dark horses for 4th
Atletico vs Athletic — Classic rivalry and attritional fare expected between Simeone and Marcelino
Granada vs Barca — Small signs that Barca are improving will be put to test at 7th placed hosts
Leipzig vs Dortmund — 2nd vs 4th with high stakes for Nagelsmann and Terzic
Milan vs Torino — How do the league leaders react after their first defeat?
Rennes vs Lyon — 4th hosts 1st in a big test for Lyon’s title credentials
Sunday
Roma vs Inter — 3rd vs 2nd and a chance for the hosts to enter the title conversation
Juve vs Sassuolo — 4th vs 5th and both teams playing some sublime football