Valencia vanquish Eibar to tighten grip on fourth
Sunday, May 3, 2015
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Valencia CF consolidated fourth spot in the Liga with a 3-1 victory against SD Eibar, on a day when relegation-threatened Granada CF overcame Getafe CF.
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• Valencia CF strengthen hold on fourth spot in Spanish Liga by defeating SD Eibar 3-1.
• Nicolás Otamendi, Daniel Parejo and Paco Alcácer all strike for Los Che.
• Mikel Arruabarrena hits consolation for Eibar, who lie a point above the bottom three.
• Valencia move within four points of third-placed Club Atlético de Madrid.
• Granada CF secure a vital win in their battle to avoid relegation, beating Getafe CF 2-1.
• Youssef El-Arabi strikes twice, including a penalty, to move his side within three points of safety.
• Héctor Moreno nets equaliser as RCD Espanyol draw 1-1 with Rayo Vallecano de Madrid.
• Espanyol's José Cañas is sent off for a second booking in closing stages.
• Elche CF move ten points clear of relegation trouble with a 2-1 win at Málaga CF.
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Bundesliga: Gladbach go third
Premier League: Chelsea clinch fifth title
Serie A: Roma leapfrog Lazio
Ligue 1: Paris back on top