MADRID, May 9 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona will be crowned as the champions of the Primera Liga if they are able to draw away to mid-table Levante in Spain's matchday 36 this Wednesday night.
Barcelona's win at home to Espanyol means they need just a solitary point to assure their third title in three years and coach Pep Guardiola has already made it clear that he will play his strongest side in order to assure the title as soon as possible to both avoid possible nerves and also to allow longer time to prepare for the Champions League final at the end of the month.
As a result, Barca will play their strongest 11 with the only doubt being whether Eric Abidal completes his amazing recovery from having a tumor removed from his liver in March, by returning to the starting 11.
The round of games kicks off on Saturday with Deportivo la Coruna fighting for their Primera Liga future at home to fifth placed Athletic Club Bilbao.
Deportivo slipped into the bottom three at the weekend despite a 2-2 draw away to Sporting Gijon and with games against Barcelona and Valencia still to come, Deportivo have no option other than to win against a side aiming to qualify for Europe.
Athletic will be without the suspended Gaizka Toquero, while Iker Muniain is an injury doubt.
Tuesday also sees Malaga entertain Sporting Gijon. Four wins from four games have dragged Malaga to the verge of safety and a draw might be enough to ensure the safety of both sides in the Primera Liga.
