Many will lament the interruption of Real Madrid and Barcelona's pursuit of Atlético, but seeing Pedri in action for Spain is an exciting alternative.
MILESTONES
Luis Suárez - 500 Career Goals
Atlético Madrid held on for a vital win against Alavés. Suárez grabbed their goal, and Oblak saved a late penalty to ensure all three points.
Atlético Madrid were knocked out of the Champions League by a Chelsea side who dominated the LaLiga leaders over two legs.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Champions League stats: Suárez targets end at Chelsea
The Real Madrid attacking midfielder is out injured again, on the eve of the Champions League second leg tie against Atalanta.
Benzema's goals are keeping Zidane's side in the hunt for the title, with Atlético Madrid now just six points ahead and without a game in hand.
PSG and Barcelona played out a 1-1 draw in Paris in their second leg last 16 Champions League match, which saw the French side go through 5-2 on aggregate.