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Villarreal keep pace, Valencia strike late

In-form Villarreal CF beat fellow UEFA Europa League hopefuls Athletic Club 2-0 – as third-placed Valencia CF maintained momentum courtesy of Álvaro Negredo's late strike.

Valencia players celebrate Álvaro Negredo's winner against Almería
Valencia players celebrate Álvaro Negredo's winner against Almería ©AFP/Getty Images

• Sixth-placed Villarreal CF secure 2-0 victory against Athletic Club.
• Denis Cheryshev hits first-half opener; Bruno Soriano seals win via spot kick.
• Yellow Submarine extend unbeaten run to 15 in all competitions.

Valencia CF go third as Álvaro Negredo hits 83rd-minute winner in 3-2 victory against UD Almería.
• Daniel Parejo and Rodrigo also on target for hosts.
• Third-placed Los Che four points behind Liga leaders Real Madrid CF.
• Manucho nets decisive goal as Rayo Vallecano de Madrid win at Real Sociedad de Fútbol.
• Rayo Vallecano rise to ninth; La Real winless in last four outings in all competitions.
RCD Espanyol edged out RC Celta de Vigo in late game.

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