A header from Pepe was enough to see Real Madrid close to within three points of the leaders as they claimed a 0-1 victory at Espanyol. Back to a three-horse race for the title.
Two goals in the last eight minutes, one for each side, saw Elche draw 1-1 with Sevilla on Sunday evening. Herrera gave Elche the lead in the 82nd minute but Carrico equalised matters just seven minutes later.