Madrid open door for Barça with Athletic defeat
Saturday, March 7, 2015
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Real Madrid CF's lead at the Liga summit remains at two points after they lost 1-0 at Athletic Club on a day when Sevilla FC prevailed 4-3 against RC Deportivo La Coruña.
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• Leaders Real Madrid CF miss the chance to move five points clear after losing 1-0 at Athletic Club.
• Aritz Aduriz hits the winner after 27 minutes, lifting the hosts into eighth.
• FC Barcelona will replace Madrid in first if they beat Rayo Vallecano de Madrid at home on Sunday.
• Vitolo scores twice and has goal-bound shot turned in by Sidnei as Sevilla FC win 4-3 at RC Deportivo La Coruña.
• UEFA Europa League holders still four points shy of fourth-placed Valencia CF, who visit Club Atlético de Madrid on Sunday.
• Víctor Rodríguez goal against fellow strugglers UD Almería helps Elche CF move away from relegation zone.
• Ignacio Camacho own goal gives Granada CF a 1-0 win against Málaga CF, and hope of avoiding the drop.
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