Another exciting round of La Liga matches concluded on Tuesday night with a few interesting results altering the outlook of the table. Leaders Atletico Madrid conceded a late goal to draw 2-2 with Celta Vigo at the Wanda Metropolitano, ending a four-game winning run while both Barcelona and Real Madrid cruised past Real Betis and Getafe.
Sevilla, who add up to complete the top-four, defeated a nine-man Getafe side to put a six-point margin between them and fifth-placed Villarreal.
Top five teams in La Liga
Despite dropping two points, Atletico Madrid retained their status as La Liga leaders with eight points separating them and second-placed Barcelona. Diego Simeone's men still have a game in hand and could extend the points margin to 11.
La Liga Top 3 scorers
Once again, Luis Suarez, who left Barcelona for Atletico last summer, reminded Los Blaugrana of what they were missing by hitting a brace in the draw with Celta Vigo. Despite his side dropping points, the Uruguayan striker extended his goal tally for the season to 16.
His former teammate Lionel Messi also increased his haul to 13, scoring in the 3-2 win over Real Betis after coming on from the bench. Finally, Sevilla's En-Nesyri kept his place among the top three by scoring the last of the three goals scored in the win over Getafe.
La Liga - Top headlines
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Luis Suarez breaks Cristiano Ronaldo record as Celta hold Atletico Madrid: Atletico Madrid striker Luis Suarez scored a brace in Monday night's league clash with Celta Vigo and broke a record previously held by Cristiano Ronaldo. The 34-year-old Uruguayan became the fastest player to reach 16 goals for the same team in La Liga this century, a record the former Real Madrid star set in his debut season in 2009-10.
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Sergio Ramos edges closer to Real Madrid exit: Sergio Ramos is reportedly nearing an exit from Real Madrid with contract talks between the pair stalling. The veteran defender and skipper of the Spanish capital club is said to be eyeing a move to Manchester United as a free agent this summer.
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Lionel Messi beats Cristiano Ronaldo to win Player of the Decade title: Barcelona captain Lionel Messi has been named as the best footballer between for the past ten years in a ranking done by the IFFHS – the International Federation of Football History and Statistics. The Argentine pipped his arch nemesis Cristiano Ronaldo to the gong with Andreas Iniesta, Neymar and Sergio Ramos completing the top five.
Top matches to watch in La Liga on February 12-15, 2021
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Granada vs Atletico Madrid: Atletico Madrid will look to return to winning ways when they travel to Granada on Saturday, February 13. However, Diego Simeone's men are not expected to have an easy ride with the opponent they face also chasing a Europa League spot.
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Barcelona vs Alaves: With eight points separating them and current leaders Atletico Madrid, Barcelona will look to add to their bid to close down the capital club when they welcome Alaves to Camp Nou. Having been knocked out of the Copa del Rey by Sevilla on Wednesday, the Catalans will look to deliver a good response.
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Real Madrid vs Valencia: Another classic clash will grace the screens of La Liga fans this weekend with Real Madrid and Valencia set to lockhorns for the second time this season. The first round meeting between the pair ended in a resounding 4-1 win for Los Che, with Carlos Soler scoring a hat-trick of penalties at the Mestalla. On Sunday, Madrid will be out to get a revenge as they look to get their La Liga title defense on course once more.
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