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Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina, controls the ball past Elche's Alberto Rivera Pizarro, left, during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Martinez Valero stadium in Elche, Spain, on Sunday, May 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)

Messi set to get a big raise from Barcelona

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Celta's coach Luis Enrique gestures during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against Real Madrid, at the Balaidos stadium in Vigo, Spain, Sunday, May 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Lalo R. Villar)

Enrique leaves Celta amid Barcelona speculation

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Diego Costa set to start against Barcelona

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Atletico's Toby Alderweireld, center, celebrates his goal with teammates during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Malaga at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday May 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Gabriel Pecot)

Atletico, Barca primed for Spanish title decider

By PAUL LOGOTHETIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 27, 2010 file photo FC Barcelona's Carles Pujol gestures, in San Joan Despi, near Barcelona, Spain. Puyol reluctantly quit football on Thursday, May 15, 2014, his knees no longer able to endure the demands of the Barcelona defense after 15 years, the most successful period in the club's history. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez, File)

Puyol says goodbye to Barca after 15 seasons

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Valdes says goodbye to Barcelona after 12 seasons

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FILE - In this May 10, 2014 file photo, Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany steers his car during the third free practice ahead of the Spain Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, near Barcelona, Spain. Mercedes may have taken home all the glory from the Spanish Grand Prix, but Sebastian Vettel's driving display went a long way to repairing the four-time champion's reputation after his struggles this season. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez, File)

Vettel rebounds with masterful drive at Spanish GP

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Suarez focuses on WCup after Liverpool lost league

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Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina reacts after failing to score against Elche during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Martinez Valero stadium in Elche, Spain, on Sunday, May 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)

Barcelona-Atletico title decider set for Saturday

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Barcelona's Lionel Messi is seen during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against Elche at the Martinez Valero stadium in Elche, Spain, on Sunday, May 11, 2014.(AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)

Atletico, Barca set up Spanish title decider

By PAUL LOGOTHETIS - Associated Press

Manchester City's fans invade the pitch after the final whistle, as Manchester City are crowned Premier League Champions after the English Premier league soccer match between Manchester City and West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England, Sunday, May 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)

Man City wins Premier League title

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Barca looks to take advantage of 2nd league chance

By PAUL LOGOTHETIS - Associated Press

Atletico de Madrid's Diego Costa, left, and Raul Garcia, right, react during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against Levante at the Ciutat de Valencia stadium in Valencia, Spain, on Sunday, May 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)

Atletico’s Costa could miss Malaga game

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Atletico de Madrid's Diego Costa, left, and Raul Garcia, right, react during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against Levante at the Ciutat de Valencia stadium in Valencia, Spain, on Sunday, May 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)

Spanish title fight down to Atletico, Barca

By PAUL LOGOTHETIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, June 29, 2013, file photo, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain, left, celebrates after winning the pole position, along with his teammate Nico Rosberg, right, of Germany who finished second following the qualifying session at the Silverstone circuit, England. Mercedes' rivals hope a busy three weeks of tinkering on their slower cars and the move to European tracks will be enough to at least threaten Lewis Hamilton's and Nico Rosberg's stranglehold on Formula One. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

Mercedes’ rivals eager to close gap in Barcelona

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Real Madrid's coach Carlo Ancelotti from Italy sits on the bench during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Valencia at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday May 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)

Ancelotti calls on Madrid to win last 3 games

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Atletico de Madrid's David Villa reacts during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against Levante at the Ciutat de Valencia stadium in Valencia, Spain, on Sunday, May 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)

Atletico, Barca, Real locked in tight title race

By PAUL LOGOTHETIS - Associated Press

Atletico de Madrid's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois from Belgium, left, and Diego Godin from Uruguay, center, stay on the ground after Levante scored a second goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Ciutat de Valencia stadium in Valencia, Spain, on Sunday May 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)

Atletico loses, Madrid draws as race tightens

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press

Nadal tries philosophical approach at Madrid Open

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A banner is displayed reading in Catalan: &quot;Tito forever eternal&quot; in honor for late former FC Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova prior to the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Getafe at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, May 3, 2014. FC Barcelona announced on their web page Friday April 25, 2014, that Vilanova had died following a long battle with throat cancer. He was 45. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Barca’s title defense hit by 2-2 draw with Getafe

By JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press