Real Madrid snapped a recent indifferent run of form by beating Villarreal 3-2 in La Liga on Sunday. Defeat is bad news for the Yellow Submarine, who remain just three points above the relegation zone.
Girona slipped into the bottom three after losing in Getafe then seeing Real Valladolid beat Athletic Bilbao at home. Getafe's win strengthens the club's grip on fourth place and a spot in next season's UEFA Champions League, although Valencia moved up to fifth by putting six past relegated Huesca.
Elsewhere, Eibar earned a narrow win over Real Betis to stay on the cusp of the top 10.