Meanwhile Getafe showed they are in good form by coming back from two goals down to win 3-2 away to Getafe.

Kalu Uche and Ulloa put Almeria 2-0 up, but Manu del Moral, pulled a goal back on the half hour and Miku levelled the scores after 49 minutes.

Boetang then ended a magnificent fightback 20 minutes from time with a smart backheel following more good work from Manu.

Saturday saw FC Barcelona produce another majestic display to defeat local rivals Espanyol 5-1 away from home.

Espanyol had won all seven games in their Cornella-El Prat Stadium, but had few answers to another magnificent performance from Barcelona.

Pedro and David Villa both scored twice, while Xavi Hernandez scored his side's second goal in another incredible display in what coach Pep Guardiola had described as his sides "most difficult away match of the season".

Barcelona have now scored an incredible 26 goals in their last five league matches.

Elsewhere, Villarreal beat Mallorca 3-1 to remain third in Spain. Santi Cazorla, Giuseppe Rossi and Nilmar all scored in another excellent performance from the side that remained third in Spain.

Saturday's other games saw goals from Igor Gabilondo and Javi Martinez give Athletic Club Bilbao a 2-1 win away to Levante.

The goals gave the Basque's their second away win of the season and move them into the battle for a place in Europe next season.

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