Atletico Madrid beat Valencia after David Moyes' Real Sociedad win
Sunday 25 October 2015 22:16, UK
Atletico Madrid remain two points behind Real Madrid and Barcelona at the top of the Primera Division after beating Valencia 2-1 on Sunday.
The home side's pressure grew during the first half and goals from Jackson Martinez and Yannick Carrasco were the least they deserved.
A 72nd-minute penalty from Paco Alcacer gave Valencia hope of stealing a point, but the hosts held on.
David Moyes' Real Sociedad climbed clear of the relegation zone and up to 14th with a thumping 4-0 win at 10-man Levante.
Carlos Vela set the visitors on their way and rounded off the scoring late in the second half, while Imanol Agirretxe netted before half-time to double the visitors' lead and Asier Illarramendi grabbed his first goal since returning to the club.
Villarreal fell further off the title pace as they were held to a drab 0-0 draw at lowly Las Palmas.
Villarreal slipped four points behind the top two, while Las Palmas moved up to third from bottom - ahead of Granada and Levante on goal difference.
