Barcelona 2-1 Getafe
Barca maintained their impressive home record with a 2-1 victory over Getafe - despite finishing the game with nine men following the dismissals of Gerard Pique and Rafael Marquez.Pique was sent off for a cynical lunge on Rafa Lopez after 24 minutes, although Barca were already a goal to the good by then thanks to Lionel Messi's brilliant early strike.
Pep Guardiola's side never really looked in danger, despite Pique's departure, and their dominance finally paid off as Xavi all but sealed a 17th league win of the season in the 67th minute.
Roberto Soldado's stoppage-time penalty pulled a goal back for the visitors after Marquez was sent off for the foul on Kepa Blanco which led to the spot-kick.
Real Madrid 3-0 Espanyol
First-half goals from Sergio Ramos and Kaka put Madrid in control, and substitute Gonzalo Higuain added a brilliant third late on as Manuel Pellegrini's men made it 11 out of 11 at the Bernabeu.In Saturday's early game in Spain, first-half goals from Ever Banega and David Villa saw Valencia cruise to a 2-0 home win over struggling Real Valladolid to boost their hopes of a return to the Champions League.
Banega struck after eight minutes and Villa added the second just before the half-hour mark to secure the three points for Unai Emery's side and consolidate third place in La Liga after 21 rounds of matches.
Valenica 2-0 Valladolid
Valencia cruised to a 2-0 home win over struggling Real Valladolid to boost their hopes of a return to the Champions League.Banega struck after eight minutes and Villa added the second just before the half-hour mark to secure the three points for Unai Emery's side and consolidate third place in La Liga after 21 rounds of matches.
Spanish Liga Top Six Standings
Team Pl W D L Fr Ag Pts Barcelona 21 17-4-0 52:11 55 Real Madrid 21 16-2-3 50:15 50 Valencia 21 12-6-3 38:20 42 Mallorca 21 11-4-6 35:23 37 Sevilla 21 11-3-7 32:24 36 Deportivo 21 10-5-6 24:22 35
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