Málaga’s assault on third place in La Liga suffered a setback on Saturday evening as they lost 0-2 to Real Betis, the goals scored by Castro and Dorado.
Osasuna 1-5 Real Madrid
Two for Ronaldo, two from Higuaín and a stunner from Benzema gave Real Madrid the three points in their match against Osasuna, the final score 1-5. Nino was the scorer for Osasuna.
Wins for Athletic and Atlético
Athletic Bilbao came from a goal down to clinch an impressive 2-4 first-leg win over Schalke ’04 in the Europa League quarter finals.
AC Milan 0-0 Barcelona
Barcelona dominated much of the match against AC Milan with their trademark short, sharp passing game but were unable to break down a stubborn AC Milan and it’s all to play for at the Nou Camp next week.
Blue and Whites up to fourth
Málaga are up to fourth place in La Liga, level on points with third placed Valencia, after coming from behind to beat Espanyol 1-2.
Record for Ronaldo
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has set a new record, becoming the player to reach 100 goals in the shortest time in Spanish league history. In reaching 101 goals in 92 games, Ronaldo surpassed Real legend Ferenc Puskas, who scored 100 in 105 games.
Getafe 3-1 Valencia
Entertaining match between Valencia and Getafe, end to end action, and a result which loosens the Che’s grip on third place in La Liga.
Barca and Real march on
Barcelona keeping up the pressure with a 0-2 win against RCD Mallorca at the Iberostar stadium, despite being reduced to ten men after Thiago was dismissed for a second bookable offence.
Málaga 4-2 Rayo Vallecano
Málaga completed an impressive and deserved 4-2 victory over Rayo Vallecano at La Rosaleda on Thursday evening, although they had to rally from going down to an early penalty.
Valencia slipping
Valencia’s grip on third place in La Liga is beginning to slip and on Wednesday night they were beaten 1-2 by bottom club Zaragoza. Pablo gave Valencia an early lead but two goals from Apoño, one from the penalty spot, gave victory to Zaragoza.