What the win should not conceal is that it was another home display in which Madrid failed to produce their best football, with the midfield especially looking flat. However, as so often has been the case with Real Madrid goals make the difference and if Ronaldo and Benzema are back on the goal trail, they still have title hopes.

3. Atletico Madrid come back to life

Although it is true that Levante lent them a hand in the first true goals, Atletico showed an efficiency in front of goal in their 5-0 win in the Ciudad de Valencia stadium that had been missing in recent months.

Antoine Griezmann and Kevin Gameiro both scored twice to add to the goals they netted against Roma in the Champions League and overall the side looked more fluid in attack. Lack of goals has been a real problem for Simeone's side this season, because their defense has remained rock solid, if Griezmann and Gameiro can continue this form during December, they too still have a chance of closing the gap at the top of the table.

4. Alaves look doomed, while Malaga still have hopes

Although they are separated by just one point at the bottom of the table, the difference in football and attitude between Alaves and Malaga is massive.

While Alaves coach Gianni Di Biasi left his most creative players (Pedraza, Munir, Bojan and Medran) on the bench for their 2-1 home defeat to Eibar, Malaga boss Michel was brave as his side played away to Real Madrid.

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