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Real Madrid were held to a 0-0 draw at home by struggling Cadiz on Sunday evening in the surprise of the weekend in LaLiga.
Real Madrid peppered the Cadiz goal, with over 30 shots during the game, nine of which were on target, but they were denied by a series of fine saves from Cadiz keeper Jeremias Ledesma and a dogged defensive display.
Despite several cases of Covid-19 in the squad, Carlo Ancelotti fielded a strong-looking side with Marcos Asensio and Luka Modric the only regular first-team starters who were sidelined.
Eden Hazard was given a rare start and produced an irregular performance, while Casemiro was lucky to stay on the pitch for a dreadful challenge on Ivi which means he will miss Wednesday’s visit to Bilbao.
Sevilla moved to within six points of Real Madrid thanks to a late goal from Lucas Ocampos that gave them a 2-1 win at home to Atletico Madrid on Saturday.
Ivan Rakitic’s powerful shot gave Sevilla and early lead, although Felipe equalized before halftime with a header from a corner.
Atletico improved after the break, but when they were looking good value for a point Ocampos won the game for Sevilla with just three minutes to go.
Betis remain third, but slip to four points behind their neighbors after losing a thrilling game 3-2 away to Athletic Bilbao, who ended an eight-game run without a win.
The home side took a second-minute lead through Inaki Williams, but Juanmi canceled that out five minutes later and when Nabil Fekir put Betis ahead six minutes after the break, with Betis controlling much of the ball, it looked as if the visitors were on the way to their fifth consecutive win.
However, Williams’ second goal of the game, with a thumping left-foot shot in the 71st minute got Athletic level and Oscar De Marcos deflected last-minute shot won them the game.
It was youth to the fore for FC Barcelona, who beat Elche 3-2 with goals from debuting B-teamer Ferran Jutgla, 17-year-old Gavi and 19-year-old Nico Gonzalez.
