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La Liga News: 27 February 2017; Real Madrid Win Amid Controversy, Sergio Asenjo Ruptures ACL

Real Madrid reclaim top spot with come-from-behind defeat of Villarreal | ESPN
Real Madrid came from two goals down to swiftly reclaim top spot in LaLiga with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Villarreal.Having been displaced at the summit a few hours earlier when Barcelona won at Atletico Madrid, Real were facing up to the prospect of two defeats in five days when the home side went 2-0 up before the hour through Manu Trigueros and Cedric Bakambu.

Bruno blasts penalty decision | Football Espana
Referee Jesus Gil Manzano controversially awarded the penalty to Real Madrid in the 74th minute with the Yellow Submarine leading 2-1 at the time, with Villarreal boss Fran Escriba sent to the stands after vehemently protesting against the decision.