Real Madrid this Sunday won 1-0 at Villarreal thanks to a goal from Dutchman Arjen Robben in the first half, which remains at the head of the Spanish League, but to twelve points of leader FC Barcelona, dispute after the 17th day.Robben, with a shot from outside the area after a great play staff, marked the only party in both the 31 minutes, allowing the Real Madrid placed in provisional third position, leaving behind Atletico Madrid, who lost on Saturday with Valencia (3-1) and Villarreal itself.
FC Barcelona continued their triumphant march towards the title after winning on Saturday at the Camp Nou to Mallorca (3-1), thanks to two goals in the last fifteen minutes, without the participation of Argentine Lionel Messi, who was not invited back after their Christmas vacation in his country.
The Catalan team with 44 points, takes advantage andalusia Valencia twelve, eleven and thirteen andalusia Real Madrid to Seville, which could regain second place if they win at Osasuna on Sunday.
Real Madrid, with poor results in recent months, seems to have recovered, showing a better game in this match against Villarreal, ranked sixth, which is now three points for whites.
Due to the absence of Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuaín and midfielder Guti, debuting as the new signings holders Real Madrid, Dutchman Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Frenchman Lassana Diarra.
Huntelaar, lack of matches, weighed little in the attack and found a golden opportunity in the first period. The Dutchman gave his place in the 55 minutes to his compatriot Royston Drenthe.
"Lass" Diarra, meanwhile, was comfortable in his first game with the club in Madrid.
The match showed the two major stops goalkeepers, Iker Casillas and Diego López. The Real Madrid goalkeeper saved all three points with his team making significant interventions with Giuseppe Rossi and Joseba Llorente.
For his part, Malaga was the eighth place by winning 1-0 at Sporting Gijon, while Valladolid (9th) lost at home to Racing Santander (11th) 1-0 with a goal from Serbian Nikola Zigic, who returned to his former club in January after being released by Valencia.
Mexican Hugo Sanchez debuted with victory in the dock of Almeria, which won 1-0 in a duel andalusian andalusia Betis, thanks to a goal from Miguel Angel Corona in 35 minutes, so the technical team is 14th in Aztec the table.
