Ex-Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez has put Atletico Madrid in front against Real Betis. Celta Vigo also have their noses in front against Rayo Vallecano, with Marcos Alonso scoring from the penalty spot. That Alonso effort has nudged Vallecano down to ninth and out of the European places as it stands.

Real Madrid secured a dramatic 2–1 victory over Mallorca thanks to a last-minute winner from 20-year-old Jacobo Ramón.

The social media team at La Liga giants Real Madrid have on Thursday sent a message of congratulations the way of arch rivals Barcelona.This comes fresh off the latter wrestling back the title of