LaLiga leaders Barcelona needed a moment of magic from Lamine Yamal to overcome to secure a 1-0 win over Athletic Club and protect their four-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga standings.
Real Madrid forward Rodrygo will miss the rest of the season and the 2026 World Cup after suffering a serious knee injury in Monday's 1-0 LaLiga defeat to Getafe CF.
Barcelona were eliminated from the Copa del Rey at the semi-final stage despite winning the second leg at Camp Nou, as Atletico Madrid progressed with a 4-3 aggregate victory.
Alvaro Arbeloa admitted responsibility for Real Madrid's 1-0 defeat to Getafe CF but insisted the La Liga title race was far from over after a frustrating Monday night at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Alvaro Arbeloa has insisted his side are "very eager and focused" as Real Madrid prepare to host Getafe CF in La Liga tonight, warning that Jose Bordalas' team would pose a serious test at the Bernabeu.
Barcelona were the biggest winner in Saturday's exciting La Liga action in a day where no fixture ended goalless with crucial points collected at both ends of the league table.