Christian Stuani scored the opener in Girona’s third consecutive league victory after their fall at the Camp Nou to FC Barcelona. Recently-promoted Girona is looking to finish in a spot that could see them compete in an European competition in the coming season.
Cristiano Ronaldo reminded us of his importance to Real Madrid side when he scored the winning goal to restore the lead he had given his side in their away victory at Eibar.
Valencia broke further away from the rest of the league and remain close to the top-four by handing Sevilla a home defeat.
After 28 matches, FC Barcelona remains undefeated in the league. With Lionel Messi out of the line-up to welcome the birth of his third child, Luis Suarez and Philippe Coutinho did the scoring for top-table Barcelona to pick up their 22nd league win of the season against bottom-table Malaga. It is 35 La Liga matches without defeat for Barcelona.
Watch out, defenders – there’s a new #Messi! ?
Congratulations to Leo and Antonella on the birth of their third child. ?❤ pic.twitter.com/iGu5v24BrB— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) March 10, 2018
Levante helped themselves against the threat of relegation after picking up a win against Getafe. Espanyol climbed above Real Sociedad in the league standings after coming from a goal down to win ‘2-1’ in their meeting.
Atletico Madrid maintains the 8-point gap between themselves and top of the league after beating Celta Vigo, while Villarreal closes in on Sevilla for the direct ticket to the Europa League.
