A goal from Lionel Messi was enough for Barcelona as they beat Getafe 0-1, although the scoreline could have been different but for some great goalkeeping by Getafe’s Stojkovic.
Real Madrid are still (just about) in touch after a 0-1 win at Recreativo, Marcelo getting the only goal at the beginning of the second half.
The Blue and Whites drew 1-1 with Mallorca and are in seventh place in La Liga. Apoño put the home side ahead in the 53rd minute but the lead was short-lived as Mallorca’s Arango grabbed an equaliser six minutes later.