VILA-REAL, Spain, Jan 11, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Villarreal eased to a 3-1 victory over Alaves on Saturday to move clear of Atletico Madrid in third in La Liga and stay in contention to win the Spanish title. Villarreal climbed three points ahead of Atletico and within four of second-placed Real Madrid, who have both also played an extra game. Top two Barcelona and Real Madrid meet in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday in Saudi Arabia. "In the second half we had put together some superb moves, and we scored three beautiful goals." Marcelino's side grabbed the third through Georgia striker Mikautadze's delightful chipped finish after Moleiro played him in.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 11, 2026 04:35 UTC