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Madrid sink Elche to move four points clear

Real Madrid CF now stand four points clear in Spain following a 2-0 success at Elche CF, with Villarreal CF, Athletic Club and Real Sociedad de Fútbol also winning.

Liga: 22 February ©Getty Images

Real Madrid CF strengthen their position as Liga leaders with 2-0 win against Elche CF.
• Cristiano Ronaldo notches 29th league goal this term after Karim Benzema's opener. 
• Carlo Ancelotti's men take advantage of FC Barcelona's slip to move four points clear.

• Xabi Prieto's late strike helps Real Sociedad de Fútbol edge Sevilla FC in 4-3 thriller.
• 90th-minute goal seals victory after Sevilla had equalised twice before leading 3-2.
• Sixth-placed Villarreal CF post 1-0 success at home to SD Eibar.
Substitute Luciano Vietto consigns Eibar to fifth successive defeat.

• Aritz Aduriz finds net on 86 minutes as Athletic Club beat Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1-0.

Elsewhere
Serie A: Roma drop points again

Ligue 1: Lyon win to go top
Premier League: Liverpool sink Saints
Bundesliga: Dost inspires Wolfsburg