Real Madrid win and are one point behind Barcelona
Real Madrid beat Valencia 2-0 at Mestalla with second half goals from Alvaro Carreras and Kylian Mbappe, staying 1 point behind Barcelona as Benfica prepare for their Champions League play off tie.
Atlético were beaten in Madrid and could be caught by Villarreal
Atlético Madrid slipped to a 1-0 home defeat against Real Betis as Antony stunning strike punished the hosts and left them vulnerable to being caught by Villarreal in the race for third, while Athletic Bilbao ended a seven game winless run and Sevilla and Girona drew after a late missed penalty.
English media paint a doom scenario for Liverpool and Arne Slot
English media predict that it will still be a hellish task for Liverpool and manager Arne Slot to secure a Champions League ticket for next season via the Premier League. If they fail to do so, it could have major consequences for the reigning champions of England.