Real can stay in title driving seat with win at Deportivo

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Barcelona v Osasuna6.30pm
Barcelona reignited their La Liga title defence with Sunday's incredible El Clasico victory and La Blaugrana should have no problems consolidating that success against rock-bottom Osasuna.

Lionel Messi was kicked from pillar to post at the Bernabeu but the Argentinian genius shrugged it off to play a pivotal role and he can be backed to continue his fine form.

Recommendation
L Messi first goalscorer
1pt 23-10 Betfair, Hills, 188Bet

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Key stat
Lionel Messi has scored 31 La Liga goals this season.

Deportivo v Real Madrid8.30pm
Real Madrid have no margin for error following Sunday's El Clasico defeat but Los Blancos should remain in the La Liga driving seat with a victory over Deportivo.

The struggling hosts have lost four of their last six games and face a Madrid side who have won seven consecutive road games, scoring 21 times in the process.

Recommendation
Real Madrid -1 on Asian Handicap
3pts 4-6 Paddy Power

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Key stat
Real Madrid have scored at least two goals in each of their last seven away games.