Sociedad beat Villarreal to overtake Athletic Bilbao; Las Palmas up to 8th

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Real Sociedad ran out 3-0 winners at Villarreal on Saturday with all three goals coming less than 10 minutes before half-time as they overtake Basque neighbours Athletic Bilbao in fifth spot.

Mikel Merino opened the scoring on 38 minutes, before Martin Zubimendi doubled the lead three minutes later and Takefusa Kubo wrapped up the encounter in the fourth minute of additional time.

Las Palmas continued their promising run on their return to the top flight, winning 1-0 at Alaves courtesy of Kirian Rodriguez's goal that moved them back up to eighth place.

Barca could trim the gap to Real Madrid - who drew 1-1 with Real Betis - to two points if they beat Girona on Sunday, while Atletico Madrid will attempt to bounce back from last weekend's defeat at Montjuic when they play bottom club Almeria.