(1-0) 38' Aduriz, (2-0) 67' Aduriz, (3-0) 74' Mario Suárez, (4-0) 82' Keita, (4-1) 85' Ander
- Real Zaragoza are in freefall and if they don't sort out their away form soon, they could be heading for another relegation scrap. Their defence isnt great at the best of times, but with an ageing Ayala and little Goni playing as centre backs, they are always going to leak goals.
- Mallorca continue their stunning home form; this their seventh win in a row at the ONO Estadi. Aritz Aduriz showed his preditory instincts infront of goal, whilst Borja Valero controlled proceedings from the middle of the park. Gregorio Manzano has his team sitting pretty in the upper realms of La Liga.
- Angel Lafita, Ander Herrera and Jermaine Pennant created most of Zaragozas best chances, but it's the defence that Marcelino will need to work on. January will give him a chance to bolster that area of his team, but with an ever-growing debt it remains to be seen if they can afford real quality.
Espanyol 0 - 4 Racing Santander
(0-1) 47' Henrique, (0-2) 51' Canales, (0-3) 67' Tchité (p), (0-4) 72' Canales
- Another team in freefall are Mauricio Pochettinos Espanyol. They conceded four goals in 25 minutes in the second half which condemned them to another dismal home loss. Questions have to be asked about why their 'stars' Tamudo, Nakamura and Iván Alonso didn't start the match.
- Racing ended their run of ten matches without a win in style as rising star from Santander Sergio Canales, scored two and set up one in a man-of-the-match performance. Miguel Portugal appears to be turning the tide at the Sardinero.
- The Espanyol players were met with a wall of boos and jeers at the final whistle. Having conceded eight in the last two matches and lost four in a row they need to turn things around quickly before next weeks derby trip to the Camp Nou. Continue like this and they could be in for a hiding.
- Osasuna seemed to surprise themselves by taking the lead, but once they did they were happy to sit on it and soak up whatever Malaga threw at them. A dangerous tactic and it backfired when Apoño fired in with seven minutes remaining. Thats four draws in a row now for Malaga.
- Malaga knocked the ball around well, but they lack a natural goalscorer. Nigerian stiker Obinna had numerous chances to open the scoring but failed on each and every occasion. Muñiz will surely be looking to sign a proven hitman in January, as they lurk dangerously around the relegation zone.
- Former Spain coach Jose Antonio Camacho has his Osasuna team sitting comfortably in mid-table although he contributed in their slip-up today by taking off his two best players on the day; Camuñas and Aranda. The Iranian connection of Javad Nekounam and Masoud keep the Osasuna wagon rolling.
- Vital three points for Tenerife as they fought back from a goal down to sink Sporting. Omar was a constant danger for the home side once again, and I'm sure the big guns in La Liga will be keeping tabs on him as the transfer window approaches.
- Once they scored Sporting retreated into their own half and didn't dare venture forward. Their defence has proved inpenetrable at times this season, but today they failed to deal with Nino and co. are were downed by two goals in ten minutes. The injury to striker Bilic is a massive blow.
- Tenerife knew how important this match was and set upon their opponents with a vigour that could still see them achieve their objective of staying up. The fact that Nino is beginning to find the net bodes well for the rest of the season.
(0-1) 2' Pedro Leon, (1-1) 16' Capdevila, (1-2) 52' Soldado (p), (2-2) 66' Cazorla, (3-2) 86' Capdevila
- Villarreal are slowly but surely returning to the sort of form that has seen them achieve so much over the last few years. They suffered today, especially as they had to play with ten men for the most part of the second half and had to come from behind twice before scoring the decisive third goal.
- Getafe contributed to an entertaining match but Michel will be worried that they failed to take advantage of Cani's sending off. Roberto Soldado continues his goalscoring streak but in vain.
- Ernesto Valverde was on the brink of getting sacked not too long ago, but his sides recent run has lifted them up to 11th and they are closing in on the European spots which must surely be their aim for the season. Having a freescoring full-back like Capdevila will help their cause. And what a strike that was from Cazorla! Good to see him back.
Athletic Bilbao 1 - 2 Valencia
(1-0) 57' Muniain, (1-1) 60' Villa, (1-2) 82' Mathieu
- Valencia established themselves as the best of the rest, as they overtake Sevilla with three hard-fought points in the San Mames. A belter from David Villa, who already has eleven for the season, and a goal from French defender Mathieu was enough to beat a well-organised Bilbao outfit.
- Iker Muniain is on a one-way path to stardom and he enhanced his growing reputation with the opening goal and a performance which enthralled the San Mames after he came on early in the second half. A player with a huge future ahead of him.
- Unai Emery has lifted his team to third position, three points behind Real Madrid who visit the Mestalla next week. That game promises to be an absolute cracker and it's Valencias chance to put a marker down for the rest of the season. With Villa in this sort of form I wouldnt bet against them beating Pelligrinis side.