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Arsenal's title race ends with Man United draw, Real Madrid win ugly, more
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Barça to honour team doctor at Benfica UCL match
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Ancelotti reacts to fan criticism of Real Madrid second half (1:45)
European soccer review: Are the Premier League's best burnt out?
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Ancelotti blames big teams' struggles on UCL focus
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Moreno: Real Madrid were left 'hanging on' in win vs. Vallecano (1:19)
Mbappé, Vini Jr. send Madrid level with Barcelona
Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr scored in the first half to give Real Madrid an easy 2-1 win over neighbours Rayo Vallecano on Sunday that helped them draw level at the top of the table in the battle to retain their LaLiga crown.
Atlético stunned by Getafe late show in title blow
Getafe's Mauro Arambarri scored a last-gasp quickfire double to upset 10-man Atletico Madrid 2-1 on Sunday as Diego Simeone's side missed a golden opportunity to move top of LaLiga.
Soler: Players and board members decided on Barca postponement (1:38)
Barça game postponed after death of team doctor
Barcelona's LaLiga game against Osasuna on Saturday has been postponed following the death of first-team doctor Carles Miñarro García.
LALIGA Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 26 | 18 | 3 | 5 | +46 | 57 |
| Real Madrid | 27 | 17 | 6 | 4 | +31 | 57 |
| Atlético Madrid | 27 | 16 | 8 | 3 | +26 | 56 |
| Athletic Club | 27 | 13 | 10 | 4 | +21 | 49 |
| Villarreal | 26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | +12 | 44 |
| Real Betis | 27 | 11 | 8 | 8 | +2 | 41 |
| Mallorca | 27 | 10 | 7 | 10 | -7 | 37 |
| Rayo Vallecano | 27 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 36 |
| Celta Vigo | 27 | 10 | 6 | 11 | -1 | 36 |
| Sevilla | 27 | 9 | 9 | 9 | -4 | 36 |
| Real Sociedad | 27 | 10 | 4 | 13 | -5 | 34 |
| Getafe | 27 | 8 | 9 | 10 | +1 | 33 |
| Girona | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | -5 | 33 |
| Osasuna | 26 | 7 | 12 | 7 | -5 | 33 |
| Espanyol | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | -12 | 28 |
| Valencia | 27 | 6 | 9 | 12 | -15 | 27 |
| Leganés | 27 | 6 | 9 | 12 | -16 | 27 |
| Alavés | 27 | 6 | 8 | 13 | -10 | 26 |
| Las Palmas | 27 | 6 | 6 | 15 | -15 | 24 |
| Real Valladolid | 27 | 4 | 4 | 19 | -44 | 16 |