Italian Serie A

Talking about the inevitable - Parma could be put out of their Serie A misery this evening.

Their relegation will be confirmed if Atalanta, who are at Cesena, better their result.

The Gialloblu were declared bankrupt by a court in Italy but have been allowed to see out of the season.

What a fall from grace from those glory days of the late 1980's...

Italian Serie A

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It could be a big night elsewhere in Europe.

In Italy, Juventus could seal their fourth consecutive title if results go their way in Serie A.

The Old Lady, who are still chasing a treble, know if they win at home to Fiorentina and Lazio fail to beat Parma, they are the champions.

Surely, with six matches remaining, it is just a matter of time anyway.

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The next Galactico?

Norwegian 16-year-old Martin Odegaard will become Real's youngest ever player if he comes off this bench this evening.

The midfielder, who was coveted by several top European clubs, joined the Champions League winners in January and could be set for his big moment.

Alberto Rivera currently holds the record, scoring on his debut aged 17 years 114 days.

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With Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema still out injured, Cristiano Ronaldo will be expected to carry the fight for Real Madrid this evening. The big news is the inclusion of Norway's 16-year-old midfielder Martin Odegaard on the substitutes bench.

Real Madrid XI: Keylor Navas; Arbeloa, Varane, Pepe, Coentrao; Kroos, Illarramendi, Rodriguez; Jese, Ronaldo, Hernandez. Subs: Cassillas, Marcelo, Silva, Nacho, Isco, Odegaard, Mayoral

Almeria XI: Ruben; Ximo, Trujillo, Mauro, Mané; Verza, Thomas, Corona; Dubarbier, Hemed, Edgar.

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Real probably aren't too hopeful either - after watching Barcelona cruise past Getafe 6-0 last night.

The Catalans have won nine in an unbeaten 10-match run and are looking pretty unstoppable.

Still, they do have to travel to defending champions Atletico.

Not often Real are hoping for a win for their city rivals.

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First though they have to concentrate on their own job - winning.

Real Madrid know, with five matches remaining and five points behind Barcelona, nothing but victory will do.

Starting tonight at home to Almeria, nothing but perfection will do for Carlo Ancelotti's men.

Then it is all about Barcelona dropping a point somewhere along the run in... Live text all the way this evening.

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Five wins in a row. Just six domestic defeats all season. Ninety nine goals in 33 La Liga home games.

Real Madrid haven't exactly had a bad season have they?

But even winning their last five league matches might not be enough to secure their first title since 2012.

They need a favour...