Well shiver me timbers, the Blue and Whites travelled to Real Sociedad on Sunday evening and came away with the three points.
Real Madrid too strong for Hércules
No Ronaldo, Pepe or Xabi Alonso in the team so it was up to Benzema to deliver the goods against Hércules, which he did. A goal in each half from Karem Benzema was enough to seal victory and close the gap on Barcelona, at least until Sunday night.
Legal challenge to new speed limit
The Supreme Court has decided, at least for the time being, not to suspend the temporary 110kph speed limit on highways and dual carriageways following a legal challenge to the legislation.
Four ETA suspects detained in France
Four ETA members have been arrested in France, including Alejandro Zobaran Arriola, described as the new military chief of the Basque separatist organisation.
Spain’s credit rating downgraded
The ratings agency Moody’s has downgraded Spain’s rating to Aa2 with a negative outlook as it raised concerns over the Spanish government’s ability to improve its finances against a backdrop of only moderate economic growth.
Strike calendar
If talks fail and the planned AENA strikes do eventually go ahead, they will be on: April 20, 21, 24, 25 and 30, May 2, 14, 15, 19 and 20, June 13, 23 and 30, July 1, 2, 3, 4, 15 and 31 and August 1, 15 and 31.
Airport strike threat
In the absence of any agreement so far, AENA employees have announced a series of proposed strikes at Spanish airports, the first of which would take place during Easter Week.
Oh dear, oh dear
A ninetieth minute goal from Sergio condemned Málaga to another defeat, 0-1 at the hands of Osasuna, and they are back to the bottom. The only consolation is that the teams above them are not winning and pulling away, so there’s still a slim hope of survival.
Nerja 3-1 Torre del Mar
Nerja remain in second place in the Primera Andaluza Gripo 3, five points behind San Pedro, after a 3-1 victory over bottom club Torre del Mar. San Pedro beat Úbeda Viva by the same scoreline, 3-1.
New speed limit takes effect at 06:00 on Monday
Throughout Saturday night and continuing on Sunday, work is going on to change all the 120 kph speed limit signs in Spain to 110 kph as the new energy saving measure comes into effect at 06:00 on Monday morning.