Real Sociedad, Atletico Madrid, Celta Vigo and Valencia all claimed important La Liga victories on a decisive weekend, with Sociedad stunning Barcelona at the Reale Arena.
Real Madrid made the most of their man advantage to claim a comfortable 2-0 win over Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu in LaLiga on Saturday.
In a thrilling Sunday of La Liga fixtures, Real Madrid, Sevilla and Celta Vigo delivered standout performances as the Spanish top flight moved deeper into the 2025-26 season.
Xabi Alonso has demanded an immediate response from Real Madrid after they were stunned at home by Celta Vigo, admitting his side were "angry" and determined to put things right when they face Manchester City in the Champions League.
Hansi Flick oversaw a crucial 4-2 victory for FC Barcelona away at Celta Vigo, lifting his side to within three points of league leaders Real Madrid after a blistering performance spearheaded by Robert Lewandowski.
La Liga served up a gripping weekend of twists on Sunday, as Robert Lewandowski's hat-trick inspired Barcelona to a 4-2 victory over Celta Vigo, cutting Real Madrid's lead at the top to just three points after their stalemate at Rayo Vallecano.