Valencia took advantage of the draw as Rodrigo Moreno's early goal gave them a 1-0 win over Espanyol to lift them above Real Madrid and into third place against a rival who complained that an early Gerard Moreno goal should not have been ruled out for offside.

Betis kept their fourth clean sheet as they won their fourth successive game as a first half goal from Sergio Leon and an own goal from Anaitz Arbilla gave them a comfortable win at home to Eibar, whose European hopes look to have disappeared following a run of five games without a win.

Iago Aspas was another hat-trick scorer as the Spain international helped Celta Vigo thrash a tired looking Sevilla in the Balaidos Stadium.

Sevilla looked tired following their Champions League efforts and last weekend's game at home to Barca and coach Vincenzo Montella spoke after the final whistle for the need for "pride" in their performances, as Sevila now face the prospect of missing out on Europe next season.

Levante took a massive step towards safety on Sunday, while at the same time condemning Las Palmas to what looks like almost certain relegation as they won a tense match 2-1 on Sunday lunchtime.

Goals from Coke and Jose Campana, who scored in the 92nd minute, gave Levante a win which leaves them 10 clear of Las Palmas and eight ahead of Deportivo la Coruna, who defeated Malaga 3-2 on Friday night.

Real Sociedad enjoyed their first win under new coach Imanol as they thumped Girona 5-0 with two goals from Mikel Oyarzabal, and one each from Juanmi, Canales and Januzaj..

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