Four matches of the 27th round were played in the Spanish "Primera" league.
Barcelona's "Espanyol" hosted Madrid's "Atletico" team. Diego Simeone's players failed to defeat the hosts and the match ended in a goalless draw.
"Atletico" dominated the entire match and had more opportunities to score, but in the 45th minute they were left with 10 men after Miranda received a red card.
With 56 points, the Spanish champions are in fourth place.
In other matches, "Barcelona" won 0-2 away against "Eibar". Lionel Messi led the Spanish vice-champions to victory with a double.
For the time being, Barcelona gained a 4-point advantage over second-placed Madrid's "Real" club.
Results:
"Espanyol" 0 - 0 "Atletico"
45' Miranda ("Atletico") sent off from the field
"Eibar" 0 - 2 "Barcelona"
31' [0 - 1] L.Messi (11m penalty)
55' [0 - 2] L.Messi
"Rayo Vallecano" 3 - 1 "Granada"
"Celta" 1 - 2 "Athletic"
League table:
