MADRID, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- Barcelona moved to the top of the Spanish Primera Liga following a convincing away win over Malaga after the season's ninth round of games. Midfielder Xavi Hernandez scored two goals and Leo Messi added another as Barcelona beat the home side, which had gone into the game with four consecutive wins, by 4-1. The last Barcelona goal was an own goal on a pitch made virtually unplayable by constant heavy rain.
The rain was a key factor in the Mestalla Stadium where the Valencia side crashed to a shock 4-2 home defeat to struggling Racing Santander. Valencia had started the weekend top of the table, but a hat-trick from Racing forward Mohamed Tchite was to prove decisive. David Villa and Joaquin scored for Valencia, who never adapted to a muddy playing surface.
Valencia is now joint third along with Real Madrid, who could only draw 1-1 away to Almeria. The deadlock in a tight and tactical first half was broken when Raul Gonzalez headed Real Madrid ahead following a cross from Gonzalo Higuain.
However, the home side, after not scoring in their last two games, reacted well in the second half and Pablo Piatti levelled from close range with nine minutes remaining.
Villarreal also kept the pressure on and moved into second place thanks to a 4-1 win in Bilbao.
A tight first half ended with the scores level at 1-1 and Athletic Bilbao's players will think themselves unfortunate not to have been ahead. However, Villarreal were to prove lethal on the break in the second 45 minutes, with Robert Pires, Santi Cazorla and a goal from substitute Jozy Altidore sealing the points.
【体坛英语资讯:Barcelona go top in Spains Primera Liga】相关文章:
★ 娱乐英语资讯:Madonna plans second Malawi adoption
★ 体坛英语资讯:Chelsea boss Mourinho leaves club
★ 体坛英语资讯:Zenit lift UEFA Cup in historical glory
★ 体坛英语资讯:Drastic changes made in soccer team
★ 体坛资讯:Liu gets another shot at Robles in 110 hurdles
★ 娱乐资讯:Lohan to complete extended rehab program
★ 娱乐英语资讯:Brangelina grab dogs, hit benefit in NY
★ 体坛英语资讯:Bryant heads U.S. basketball team to Beijing Olympics
★ 体坛英语资讯:Bielsa comes back to take charge of Chile
最新
2020-09-15
2020-09-15
2020-09-15
2020-09-15
2020-09-15
2020-09-15