Sevilla 2-3 Barcelona
Sevilla lost out to a determined Barcelona side who managed to keep themselves in prime position at the top of La Liga.
Barcelona went into the game with one thing on their minds, which was putting themselves in the ideal position to wrap up the title. Three points and at least a draw for Athletic Bilbao at Real Madrid would give Pep Guardiola’s men the title, but Sevilla needed the three points for a Champions League slot.
The away team strolled to a 2-0 lead in the first half and rarely looked threatened. Sevilla were not able to hold onto the ball for long enough to build substantial spells of pressure. Sevilla staged a mini-come back in the second-half, but ultimately Barca saw the game out.
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Real Madrid 5-1 Athletic Bilbao
Four late goals gave Real Madrid a deserved win over ten-man Athletic Bilbao to keep the La Liga race with Barcelona alive until the final matchday.
The scoreboard may have read 5-1 at full time, but despite this eventual mauling, the hosts endured a nervy evening in which at more than one point their title hopes seemed to be on the verge of expiration.
Fernando Amorebieta's early red card and the ensuing Cristiano Ronaldo penalty seemed set to pave an easy road for the Blancos, but Fran Yeste's equaliser just before the break made for a nervy second half.
However strikes from Gonzalo Higuain, Sergio Ramos and Karim Benzema gave Manuel Pellegrini's side a fighting chance at the championship, with the Merengues needing Barcelona to lose next weekend following the Catalans' 3-2 win over Sevilla.
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Sevilla 2-3 Barcerlona
5' Messi
28' Bojan
61' Pedro
69' Kanoute
71' Fabiano
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Real Madrid 5-1 Athletic Bilbao
22' Ronaldo
40' Yeste
72' Higuain
79' Ramos
81' Benzema
88' Marcelo
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