Parejo haunts Valencia, sends Villarreal top of La Liga
Villarreal midfielder Dani Parejo scored the decisive goal in a 2-1 win at home to former club Valencia to take his side top of La Liga on Sunday.
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3-3-1, 4th in Spanish Primera División
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Atletico struggle to goalless draw against Villarreal
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Fati stars in 4-0 win as Barca begin Koeman era
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Laurens: Barcelona have a crazy two weeks ahead (0:51)
Aspas double downs Valencia, Emery gets first
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Real teenager Kubo completes Villarreal loan
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Laurens: Villarreal would be a good move for Guendouzi (1:07)
Sources: Real's Kubo nearing Villarreal loan
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Sources: Man City still keen on Koulibaly, Torres
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Ex-Arsenal boss Emery appointed at Villarreal
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Sources: Villarreal to hire ex-Arsenal boss Emery
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Real secure 34th league title with Villarreal win
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Zidane much more than smiling motivator as Real close on title
Zinedine Zidane risked tarnishing his record by diving back into the Real Madrid job 10 months but he has proved the perfect man for the job.
Villarreal's UCL hopes dashed in defeat to Real Sociedad
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Villarreal beat Getafe to keep up Champions League push
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Barca get inspired win, keep pace with Madrid
Barcelona defeated Villarreal 4-1 to keep pace with Real Madrid in the La Liga standings.
2020-21 La Liga Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Sociedad | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +11 | 14 |
| Real Madrid | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 13 |
| Granada | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| Villarreal | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| Atletico Madrid | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | +9 | 11 |
| Cádiz | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| Osasuna | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 10 |
| Elche | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 10 |
| Getafe | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 10 |
| Real Betis | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 9 |
| Eibar | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 8 |
| Barcelona | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +4 | 7 |
| Sevilla FC | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 7 |
| Valencia | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 7 |
| Alavés | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 7 |
| Athletic Bilbao | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -2 | 6 |
| Celta Vigo | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -6 | 6 |
| Huesca | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 | -5 | 5 |
| Levante | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -5 | 4 |
| Real Valladolid | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | -6 | 3 |
2020-21 Team LeadersSpanish Primera División
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsSpanish Primera División
Goal Difference0Tied-9th
Goals Scored8Tied-6th
Assists3Tied-16th
Goals Conceded8Tied-12th