Real Madrid took a huge step towards winning the Primera Division by beating Real Betis after Barcelona slipped up against Deportivo La Coruna
Real Madrid took a huge step towards winning La Liga by beating Real Betis courtesy of yet more Sergio Ramos heroics after Barcelona had lost to Deportivo La Coruna.
Zinedine Zidane's men were handed a huge opportunity by the Catalans' surprising defeat - perhaps a consequence of their draining Champions League epic against Paris Saint-Germain but looked as if they may fail to capitalise until Ramos' 81st-minute winner.
Elsewhere, Athletic Club put a major dent in Real Sociedad's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League by recording a 2-0 win at Anoeta that brings them within four points of the hosts.