Levante are up to fourth place in La Liga after a 3-1 win against Granada, one point ahead of Málaga who play Valencia on Sunday in what could be a crunch match for third place.
Koné, Xavi Torres and Valdo were on target for Levante, Ighalo scoring for the visitors.
Villarreal are just four points from the drop zone after a 1-1 draw with Osasuna, Bruno putting the home side into the lead just before half time. Garcia levelled matters midway through the second half. Osasuna are still in with a chance of qualifying for the Europa League.
Colunga, Trejo and Bilic were all on target for Sporting Gijón in the second half of their match with Espanyol but they remain third from bottom, four points behind Villarreal.