Real Madrid failed to extend their unbeaten streak to 41 games as they were stopped in their tracks by Jorge Sampaoli’s Sevilla. The game was tightly contested as it ended 2-1 with Ronaldo scoring Madrid’s lone goal from the penalty spot.
Sergio Ramos then scored an own goal in the 85th-minute before Stefan Jovetic scored the winner for the Seville outfit.
Leganes and Athletic Bilbao played out a goalless draw with Leganes looking the likeliest side to make something happen in the tie. Villarreal was also held to a goalless draw by Deportivo.
Atletico Madrid continued their impressive form as they picked up a 1-0 win over Real Betis courtesy of a goal from Nicolas Gaitan.
Barcelona put out a statement of intent to Real Madrid as they thumped Las Palmas 5-0 with Luis Suarez (2), Lionel Messi, Arda Turan and Aleix Vidal all getting on the scoresheet.
Real Madrid are now just two points clear of Barca, but they still have a game in hand against Valencia, thus; they could potentially increase the gap.
Valencia gave their fans something to cheer on as they secured a 2-1 win over Espanyol. Martin Montoya and Santi Mina were on target at the Mestalla with David Lopez bagging Espanyol’s lone goal.
Alaves suffered a 1-0 defeat to Celta Vigo thanks to a late goal from Nemanja Radoja whilst Granada and Osasuna played out a 1-1 draw with goals from Oriol Riera and Artem Kravets cancelling each other out.
Eibar edged a 3-2 win over Sporting Gijon at the El Molinon. Adrian Gonzales opened the scoring with a penalty in the 4th-minute before Carlos Carmona pegged one back for Gijon. Pedro Leon and Antonio Luna then got their names on the scoresheet thus taking the scores to 3-1.
Nacho Cases pulled a goal back, but his efforts proved futile with Eibar bagging the three points.
Inigo Martinez and Juanmi were on target for Real Sociedad as they secured a 2-0 away win over Malaga on Monday night.
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