Midweek matches this week in La Liga, not a too common occurrence, and Granada failed to register their first away win in the top flight after losing 1-0 to Real Sociedad who, at least temporarily, move up to fifth place.
Villarreal have lifted themselves out of the relegation zone after a 2-0 victory over Mallorca, Rossi and Nilmar the scorers.
Sevilla are up to third place after a 0-0 draw with Osasuna.