An own goal from Song and strikes from Griezmann and Zurutuza gave Real Sociedad a 3-1 win over Barcelona on Saturday evening, Messi replying for the visitors. This leaves Real Madrid in top spot until at least Sunday when Atlético play.
Real Madrid 3-0 Elche
Gareth Bale scored from 25 metres as Real Madrid defeated Elche to move three points clear at the top of La Liga pending the rest of the weekend games.
Europa League resumes after winter break
Vargas and Feghouli scored as Valencia beat Dynamo Kiev 0-2 in their first leg match in the Europa League, the game played in Cyprus due to the political turmoil in the Ukraine at the moment.
AC Milan 0-1 Atlético Madrid
Atlético Madrid have a valuable away goal from their Champions League first leg encounter against AC Milan, Diego Costa scoring the only goal of the match in the 88th minute.
Getafe 0-3 Real Madrid
It is once again a three-way tie at the top of La Liga, Barcelona leading the way on goal difference after Real Madrid’s 3-0 victory over Getafe on Sunday.
Comfortable wins for Barcelona and Atlético
Barcelona are back at the top of La Liga after thrashing Rayo Vallecano 6-0 on Saturday evening.
Barcelona reach the final of the Copa del Rey
Barcelona are into the final of the Copa del Rey after a 1-1 draw in the second leg of their match with Real Sociedad gave them a 3-1 aggregate score.
Real Madrid into the final of the Copa del Rey
Two early penalties, both converted by Ronaldo, were enough to see Real Madrid into the final of the Copa del Rey at the expense of Atlético Madrid. It was 2-0 on the night and 5-0 on aggregate.
Three-way tie at the top of La Liga
There are now three teams on 57 points at the top of La Liga, Barcelona leading the way on goal difference after a 1-4 win at Sevilla.
Shock loss for Atlético Madrid
Two goals, one a penalty, from Garcia Rabasco, gave Almeria a surprise win over Atlético Madrid.