Karim Benzema helped Real Madrid to a victory over Athletic Bilbao which moves them seven points clear at the top of the table.
Lionel Messi set up all three goals as Paris Saint-Germain stretched their Ligue 1 lead to 14 points with a 3-1 comeback win at 10-man St Etienne.
Memphis Depay and Philippe Coutinho scored late on at Villarreal as Barcelona won 3-1 to finally end their winless streak away from home under new coach Xavi.
Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema has been found guilty of complicity in the attempted blackmail of former international team-mate Mathieu Valbuena.
Barcelona midfielder Pedri has won the 2021 European Golden Boy award, beating Borussia Dortmund and England's Jude Bellingham into second place.
Chelsea duo N'Golo Kante and Jorginho will battle it out with Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski for The Best FIFA men's player award for 2021.
Serie A leaders Napoli lost for the first time this season as Inter Milan reinvigorated their own title bid with a 3-2 win at the San Siro.
Xavi has spoken out over speculation Sergio Aguero is set to retire because of heart problems, indicating the Barcelona forward's situation remains uncertain.
Lionel Messi's first Ligue 1 goal for Paris Saint-Germain sealed their 3-1 victory over Nantes.
Dani Alves is returning to Barcelona as a free agent to reunite with new head coach Xavi.
| # | Team | Pl | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R Madrid | 15 | 20 | 36 |
| 2 | Sevilla | 15 | 14 | 31 |
| 3 | Real Betis | 16 | 8 | 30 |
| 4 | A Madrid | 15 | 11 | 29 |
| 5 | Sociedad | 15 | 8 | 29 |
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