Real Madrid fullback Alvaro Arbeloa says it's too soon to discuss title contenders.

The former Liverpool defender said: "It's still too early to know which teams will be fighting for the league title, when there are four games left then we'll see against whom we must fight.

"Maybe for the quality of the players, Real and Barcelona can be bookmarked and be regarded at a higher level, but then we have to show it on the field."