La Liga round-up: Real Madrid reignite title challenge as Barcelona slip to draw
Barcelona draw 2-2 at Sevilla as Real see off Eibar 3-0
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Barcelona squandered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at Sevilla, letting Real Madrid pull within two points of the La Liga leaders.
Lionel Messi and Neymar both scored stunning goals to give Barcelona a 2-0 lead just after the half-hour at Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium. Ever Banega pulled one back in the 38th minute and substitute Kevin Gameiro scored on the counterattack with six minutes to play to keep Sevilla undefeated at home in 32 games.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 38th goal of the La Liga season to spark a 3-0 home win over Eibar as Real Madrid rested players for the Champions League match against Atletico on Tuesday.
Ronaldo outwitted Xabi Irureta with a bouncing free-kick over the wall in the 21st minute, the goalkeeper initially moving the wrong way. Chicharito, the Mexican striker who is on loan from Manchester United, marked a rare outing with the second in the 31st minute and Jese Rodriguez made it 3-0 in the 83rd minute of a one-sided game.
Atletico dropped two points at Malaga in an exciting 2-2 draw but stayed in third place, seven points behind Real. Antoine Griezmann scored both their goals.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments