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MADRID, Spain -- Coach Carlo Ancelotti wants Real Madrid to focus on winning its last three games and not the points permutations involved in the Spanish league title race. Madrid travels to Real Valladolid on Wednesday knowing victory lifts it one point above Barcelona and within two of leader Atletico Madrid with two games left for all three. "The mathematics of it say there is still no champion, so we just have to believe in ourselves and win the last three games," Ancelotti said. "Im certain all teams will try to win their final games. We saw surprising results last week. All the teams are fighting right up to the last minute." Atletico needs four points to clinch its first title since 1996, which would mean even if Madrid wins its last three games and ties its city rival it wouldnt be enough because Atletico holds the edge in the head-to-head tiebreaker. Barcelona is still in the hunt although there are concerns in the Spanish capital the Catalan side would prefer Atletico as champion to its biggest rival. Atletico plays at Barcelona in the final round. "Were all professionals," Ancelotti said of the speculation. "With everyones image in mind, I think Barcelona will play to its best ability against Atletico." Atletico, which remains in control of its destiny, leads the standings with 88 points, Barcelona has 85, and Madrid 83. Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has shaken off a thigh injury that kept the Croatia midfielder from Sundays 2-2 draw against Valencia, to return to the squad, but forward Gareth Bale and defender Dani Carvajal are doubts against Valladolid after missing Tuesday training. Forward Cristiano Ronaldo did not complete the training session either as he has recently returned from a left leg injury. Iker Casillas is also expected to make his first league start since January 2013 as Ancelotti looks to give the Spain goalkeeper more playing time in preparation of the Champions League final against Atletico on May 24. Valladolid is 19th in the 20-team league, one point from safety ahead of Wednesdays match, which makes up for a 34th-round date. "Valladolid needs to win to get out of the drop zone and we need to win to keep our chances of winning the league alive, so it will be a difficult contest," Ancelotti said, "and well have to play our best to win." Air Max Sale . - Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors will coach the Western Conference in the All-Star Game on Feb. Wholesale Shoes . -- Kansas City Royals right-hander Luke Hochevar will have Tommy John surgery that will sideline the pitcher for the season. https://www.wholesaleshoesforcheap.com/. -- The anointed starting quarterback for the Oakland Raiders is strengthening his hold on the position this training camp instead of losing it. Wholesale Shoes From China . -- A.J. Burnett was happy to escape from New York. Vans Shoes Sale .com) - The Eastern Conferences best team takes on one of its worst Tuesday night when the Atlanta Hawks pay a visit to the Wells Fargo Center to take on the Philadelphia 76ers.Tianjin, China (SportsNetwork.com) - Americans Varvara Lepchenko and Alison Riske were among the second-round winners Wednesday at the inaugural Tianjin Open. The fourth-seeded Lepchenko battled past Chinese wild card Liu Fangzhou, 7-6 (7-3), 7-5, and will next play Riske in the quarterfinals. The sixth-seeded Riske advanced with a 6-4, 7-6 (7-3) victory over Olga Govortsova of Belarus. Lepchenko is coming off a runner-up finish at the Korea Open last month. Eighth-seeded Ajla Tomljanovic of Croatia also moved on with a 6--4, 6-4 win over Chinas Duan Ying-Ying and Romanias Sorana Cirstea thumped Andrea Hlavackova of the Czech Republic, 6-3, 6-0.dddddddddddd Also Wednesday, Swiss third seed Belinda Bencic was given a walkover into the quarters when countrymate Romina Oprandi withdrew. Top seeds Jelena Jankovic and Peng Shuai will play second-round matches Thursday. The top-seeded Jankovic will meet Chinas Zheng Saisai, while Peng will take on Russian qualifier Elizaveta Kulichkova. This weeks winner will claim $43,000. ' ' '