Ex-Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez has put Atletico Madrid in front against Real Betis. Celta Vigo also have their noses in front against Rayo Vallecano, with Marcos Alonso scoring from the penalty spot. That Alonso effort has nudged Vallecano down to ninth and out of the European places as it stands.

Real Madrid secured a dramatic 2–1 victory over Mallorca thanks to a last-minute winner from 20-year-old Jacobo Ramón.

A leading member of the defensive ranks at Barcelona made use of the opportunity to poke fun at arch rivals Real Madrid on the back of the club’s latest outing.This, of course, comes fresh off