Barcelona's push for La Liga supremacy has hit a surprising roadblock after a dismal month of results saw their once-commanding lead evaporate.
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone wants his charges to keep improving after a hard-fought victory over Sevilla at the weekend.
Raul Asencio's emergence as a key figure for Real Madrid has come at just the right time.
FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has expressed relief at leaving behind a challenging November, during which his side managed just one point from three La Liga matches.
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has remained cautious about a return date for injured striker Victor Boniface, but expressed optimism about his progress.
Real Madrid secured a solid 2-0 victory over Getafe in La Liga, a win that, while not spectacular, proved effective enough to maintain their momentum and take advantage of Barcelona's recent slip-up.