Real Madrid they secured their goal of advancing in the The league title challenge with a 2-0 home win Athletic Club.
The Whites have confirmed their place at the top The league classification at the end of the weekend classification with a key victory in Madrid.
The title race is expected to get more twists and turns in the weeks ahead, as Real Madrid are currently top, but the situation remains unresolved at the top of the table.
With the campaign yet to be completed by their title challengers, Real Madrid still have work to do in the coming weeks.
A 2-0 win at home to Athletic Club secured a vital win for Los Blancos to boost their chances of winning the league title in April.
Alongside their UEFA Champions League clash with City, Real Madrid hope to complete a key trophy double Manchester City in the last weeks of the campaign.