Saturday’s La Liga motion noticed dropped factors for the 2 groups on the prime of the desk with attracts for Actual Madrid and Atletico Madrid.
Los Blancos had been decreased to 10 males at Osasuna – following Jude Bellingham’s pink card –
That set the title lead at two factors forward of Atletico Madrid internet hosting Celta Vigo however Diego Simeone’s group did not seize their probability following one other sending off and a draw.
Villarreal had been denied a derby win as Valencia rallied to safe a draw, so let’s dive into Saturday’s motion.
Leganes 3-3 Alaves
Leganes’ lengthy look forward to a league win continued at residence to Alaves however they snatched a final gasp attract Madrid.
Two first half penalties from Dani Raba – both aspect of a purpose from the in-form Kike Garcia – put the hosts in entrance on the break.
Joan Jordan levelled a chaotic recreation from the spot after the restart earlier than the veteran midfielder ultimately edged the away aspect 3-2 up.
Munir El Haddadi rescued a draw for the hosts late on – earlier than being despatched off – as Alaves raged towards a number of refereeing calls towards them within the recreation.
Atletico Madrid 1-1 Celta Vigo
With the possibility to get above Actual Madrid on the minds of Simeone’s gamers forward of kick off they suffered a significant setback.
Midfield star Pablo Barrios was despatched off after simply seven minutes following a late problem on Pablo Duran.
That fully modified the hosts recreation plan and so they held out till the 68th minute as Iago Aspas transformed from the penalty spot.
Nonetheless, the hosts did rescue a degree, to maneuver one behind Los Blancos as Alexander Sorloth got here off the bench to bury a late equaliser.
Villarreal 1-1 Valencia
Possibilities had been at a premium in Castellon earlier than Pape Gueye curled residence a superb opener simply earlier than the break.
Regardless of the strain, Valencia confirmed their metal after the restart, as Hugo Duro headed towards the crossbar.
That persistence paid off within the closing phases as Umar Sadiq headed residence his first league purpose for Los Che.
⚽️ GOAL: Umar Sadiq heads within the rebound to degree for the guests 🔥
🇪🇸 Villarreal 1-1 Valencia
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