Mourinho wary of fatigue ahead of Levante journey

MADRID - Real Madrid and Barcelona must overcome tired legs going into this weekend's fixtures, with the two powerhouses of Spanish football bracing themselves for a fifth game in 14 days.

Real sits top of the Spanish table, with coach Jose Mourinho starting with 10 points from a possible 12, while Barcelona is a point behind in fourth place.

Madrid travels to promoted Levante on Saturday looking to retain top spot, although second-place Valencia is only below it on goal difference, with Mourinho admitting the grueling schedule of midweek games and Champions League is taking its toll.