Zaragoza took another step towards safety with a 1-0 win at home to Espanyol. Adrian Colunga scored a penalty 10 minutes from time to lift Zaragoza closer to safety.

Racing Santander, however, faces a difficult end to the season after crashing 5-1 at home to a Sevilla team still chasing a top four finish. Alvaro Negredo did his World Cup hopes no harm with two goals, while Jesus Navas, Diego Capel and Freddy Kanoute from the penalty spot secured the result.

The day also saw Osasuna assure its place in the Primera Liga next season with a 3-1 win over Deportivo La Coruna.

Camunas, Pandiani and Juanfran notched Osasuna' s goals before halftime and Deportivo showed little interest in fighting back in the second period.

Tuesday' s games saw Juan Mata score trice and David Silva add a third to help Valencia beat bottom of the table Xerez 3-1.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat trick as Real Madrid came back from a goal down to secure what in the end was a comfortable 4-1 win in Mallorca.

Almeria assured its Primera Liga future with a 4-2 win at home to Villarreal. Uche scored twice for the home side, who almost let the visitors back into the game as Villarreal climbed back to 3-2 before Piatti' s deciding goal.

Finally Roberto Soldado scored an overhead kick to give Getafe a point at home to Sporting Gijon. The draw is a help to a Sporting side still Bottling to avoid relegation.

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