Getafe 0-0 Villarreal: Villarreal, despite feeling defeated following a goalless draw at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez, extended their long-standing head-to-head advantage over Getafe to seven games....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
The visitors, who had not lost to a Madrid-based team in their previous five meetings, were hoping to continue their winning streak against them.
They came out fired up in the first few minutes. However, Getafe, who had lost their previous eight La Liga games, created the first clear opportunity when Mauro Arambarri’s shot went over the crossbar.
Barcelona 4-0 Real Valladolid: FC Barcelona defeated newly promoted Real Valladolid 4-0 while playing at their attacking best.
Barcelona started out strong, as expected, controlling possession and creating numerous opportunities.
Espanyol 1-3 Real Madrid: As Raul de Tomas’ future remains uncertain, RCD Espanyol’s poor run without their talismanic figure has continued.
Los Periquitos were on course for a creditable draw against Real Madrid, but conceded late to lose 3-1, meaning they have now failed to win each of their last seven La Liga games without de Tomas.
