Atletico Madrid bounced back from recent poor form with a hard-fought 2-0 win at Villarreal on Sunday that allowed the La Liga pace-setters to extend their lead to five points.

Atletico hold La Liga rivals at bay with tight Villarreal win

Lionel Messi underlined his worth to Barcelona by scoring a sensational free-kick on Sunday but Atletico Madrid are in charge of La Liga after beating Cadiz to stand 10 points clear at the top of the table.

Messi shows his worth but Suarez double stretches Atletico lead

Barcelona won 1-0 at bottom side Huesca on Sunday as Lionel Messi became the first foreigner to make 500 appearances in Spain's La Liga, while a late Luis Suarez goal secured leaders Atletico Madrid victory against Alaves.

Barca triumph as Messi makes 500th Liga appearance

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Atletico hold La Liga rivals at bay with tight Villarreal win

Messi shows his worth but Suarez double stretches Atletico lead

Barca triumph as Messi makes 500th Liga appearance