Five matches of the 31st round were played in the Spanish Primera Division.
At the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, Madrid's Real clashed with Eibar's team. Carlo Ancelotti's players had no difficulties and celebrated a victory with a score of 3-0.
The first goal for the "whites" was scored by Cristiano Ronaldo with a penalty kick, almost a year after a break, and in the 31st minute, Javier Hernandez increased the lead after a pass from Alvaro Arbeloa.
In the second half, Real played more quietly, but in the 83rd minute, Jese managed to score the third goal. The Spanish player demonstrated excellent technical skills and sealed the final result in this match.
In other matches, Madrid's Atletico lost points in Malaga and reduced their chances to defend the title. Diego Simeone's players played a 2-2 draw with Malaga.
Antoine Griezmann put "Rojiblancos" ahead in the 25th minute, but Fernando Torres scored an own goal in the 37th minute. In the 71st minute, Garcia Samuel led Malaga's team ahead again, but A. Griezmann scored a goal after seven minutes, resulting in a draw.
Another gift was received by Real Madrid from Seville. Barcelona wasted a two-goal advantage in their away match and played a 2-2 draw with Sevilla.
In the 31st minute, Barcelona already had a two-goal advantage, with goals scored by Lionel Messi and Neymar. However, in the 37th minute, Ever Banega's precise shot revived the intrigue in this match.
In the second half, the hosts dictated their terms, attacking the Barcelona goal time and time again. Sevilla managed to score the decisive goal in the 84th minute when Kevin Gameiro struck a precise shot past Claudio Bravo.
Real Madrid, with 73 points, still remains in second place, but they have reduced the gap to two points from Barcelona. Atletico Madrid, the Spanish champion, has 66 points.
Results:
Real Madrid 3 - 0 Eibar
21' [1 - 0] C. Ronaldo
31' [2 - 0] J. Hernandez
83' [3 - 0] Jese
Malaga 2 - 2 Atletico
25' [0 - 1] A. Griezmann
37' [1 - 1] F. Torres (own goal)
71' [2 - 1] G. Samuel
78' [2 - 2] A. Griezmann
Sevilla 2 - 2 Barcelona
14' [0 - 1] L. Messi
31' [0 - 2] Neymar
38' [1 - 2] E. Banega
84' [2 - 2] K. Gameiro
Almeria 3 - 0 Granada
Celta 6 - 1 Rayo
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