Friday 30 August 2013 13:46, UK
Real Madrid and Barcelona put their 100 per cent starts to the Primera Division season on the line at the weekend when they face Athletic Bilbao and Valencia respectively.
Barcelona made their marquee signing at the start of the summer by bringing in Brazil striker Neymar. He and Messi played together against Atletico on Wednesday, with head coach Gerardo Martino admitting there is work to do to establish their partnership. "Neymar was also on the left and Leo often does much of his work on the other side, but I have no doubt they will achieve that connection," Martino said. Valencia, at the Mestalla, will need to pay close attention to the South American pair. Villarreal, who have followed up their promotion by beating Valladolid and Almeria in their opening two games, travel to Osasuna on Saturday night, when Celta Vigo tackle Granada and Valladolid face Getafe. Sunday's other games see Espanyol face Real Betis and Malaga travel to Sevilla. On Friday, Almeria play Elche and Rayo Vallecano have home advantage against Levante.
