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 lowered to 10 males at Osasuna – following Jude Bellingham’s crimson card –
That set the title lead at two factors forward of Atletico Madrid internet hosting Celta Vigo however Diego Simeone’s staff did not seize their likelihood 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 ahead to a league win continued at dwelling to Alaves however they snatched a final gasp attract Madrid.
Two first half penalties from Dani Raba – both aspect of a aim 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 finally 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 bunch of refereeing calls towards them within the recreation.
Atletico Madrid 1-1 Celta Vigo
With the prospect to get above Actual Madrid on the minds of Simeone’s gamers forward of kick off they suffered a serious 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.
Nevertheless, 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
Probabilities had been at a premium in Castellon earlier than Pape Gueye curled dwelling an excellent 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 levels as Umar Sadiq headed dwelling his first league aim for Los Che.
⚽️ GOAL: Umar Sadiq heads within the rebound to stage for the guests 🔥
🇪🇸 Villarreal 1-1 Valencia
Photographs by way of Getty Photographs/One Soccer