Barcelona in driving seat as Spanish title race nears end (The Associated Press)

The Spanish league title race is reaching its climax with two rounds left and just one point separating the top three teams. Leader Barcelona is ahead of Atletico Madrid on head-to-head goals, and both have a one-point advantage over Real Madrid. Barcelona hosts crosstown rival Espanyol, knowing that a win combined with an Atletico loss and a draw by Madrid would secure back-to-back titles for the Catalan club.