Lowe pours cold water on Real Madrid VAR controversies (1:02)
Sociedad's top-four hopes all but over after Levante draw
Real Sociedad's slim hopes of qualifying for the Champions League were practically ended with a disappointing 1-1 draw at Levante on Monday.
Messi playing as the No. 10 leaves Barcelona 'vulnerable' (1:11)
No proof of 'Barcagate' smear campaign - audit
An external audit has ruled that Barcelona did not commission a third party company to run smear campaigns in what became known as "Barcagate."
Marcotti: Barcelona need to listen to Messi (1:58)
Stats: Ronaldo breaks free-kick jinx; Messi first to 40; Bruno does a Cantona
After 43 attempts, Ronaldo finally has a free-kick goal for Juve. Meanwhile, Messi and Bruno are making assists for fun.
Barca chief hints that VAR favours Real Madrid
"There have been many games when VAR has favoured the same [team] -- and many teams have been disadvantaged as a result," said Josep Maria Bartomeu.
VAR 'once again' misused in Real Madrid's win over Bilbao (2:29)
Should Messi's role for Barcelona change for Griezmann? (1:37)
Barcelona's new formation sees Griezmann, Messi, Suarez combine brilliantly
Pairing Luis Suarez and Antoine Griezmann in a front two paid off for Barca against Villarreal. However, Leo Messi remained the star of the show.
Barca get inspired win, keep pace with Madrid
Barcelona defeated Villarreal 4-1 to keep pace with Real Madrid in the La Liga standings.
Espanyol all but relegated from La Liga after defeat by Leganes
Bottom-placed Espanyol were left on the brink of being relegated from La Liga for the first time in 27 years after they were beaten 1-0 by Leganes.
Ramos: Real's La Liga bid nothing to do with refs
Sergio Ramos has denied that referees have helped Real Madrid top La Liga after scoring another decisive penalty.
Real Madrid are 'the complete opposite' of Barcelona (1:20)
Real Madrid rescued by 7/10 Ramos to keep up winning run
Real Madrid needed captain Sergio Ramos to slot home the winning penalty as they came away from Athletic Bilbao with a win.
Ramos penalty extends Madrid's title lead
Real Madrid extended their lead at the top of La Liga thanks to Sergio Ramos' late penalty.
VAR denies Real Betis penalty in 1-1 draw at Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo were held to a 1-1 draw by Real Betis at the Balaidos Stadium in La Liga on Saturday after the visitors were denied a penalty.
Messi, dressing room not a distraction - Setien
Lionel Messi has reportedly cast doubt on his future but Barcelona boss Quique Setien has said that - and the dressing room - is not a distraction.
'Ugly and boring' Atleti will not change under Simeone (1:02)
Morata double helps Atletico to 3-0 win over Mallorca
Atletico Madrid stayed firmly on course to secure Champions League football next season after a 3-0 win against Mallorca.
Griezmann's situation at Barca 'more difficult' than Messi's (1:09)
Lowe: Messi using his 'leverage' for change at Barcelona (1:58)
Ex-Barca chief: Messi too smart to be club pawn
Former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell told ESPN Lionel Messi is "too intelligent" to be used in next summer's elections at the Catalan club.
Is Lionel Messi set to leave Barcelona in 2021? (2:13)
Report: Upset Messi looking to leave Barcelona
Barcelona's Lionel Messi has called off negotiations over renewing his contract and is ready to leave the club, according to a Cadena Ser report.
La Liga Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid | 34 | 23 | 8 | 3 | +41 | 77 |
| Barcelona | 34 | 22 | 7 | 5 | +42 | 73 |
| Atletico Madrid | 34 | 16 | 14 | 4 | +21 | 62 |
| Sevilla FC | 33 | 15 | 12 | 6 | +15 | 57 |
| Villarreal | 34 | 16 | 6 | 12 | +10 | 54 |
| Getafe | 34 | 14 | 11 | 9 | +11 | 53 |
| Real Sociedad | 33 | 15 | 5 | 13 | +8 | 50 |
| Athletic Bilbao | 34 | 12 | 12 | 10 | +9 | 48 |
| Valencia | 34 | 12 | 11 | 11 | -7 | 47 |
| Granada | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | +2 | 47 |
| Osasuna | 34 | 11 | 12 | 11 | -7 | 45 |
| Levante | 33 | 12 | 6 | 15 | -5 | 42 |
| Real Valladolid | 34 | 8 | 15 | 11 | -9 | 39 |
| Real Betis | 34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | -11 | 38 |
| Alavés | 34 | 9 | 8 | 17 | -19 | 35 |
| Celta Vigo | 34 | 7 | 14 | 13 | -10 | 35 |
| Eibar | 33 | 9 | 8 | 16 | -16 | 35 |
| Mallorca | 34 | 8 | 5 | 21 | -24 | 29 |
| Leganes | 34 | 6 | 10 | 18 | -24 | 28 |
| Espanyol | 34 | 5 | 9 | 20 | -27 | 24 |