On matchweek 28, Kylian Mbappe's brace led Real Madrid to a gutsy comeback win over Villareal to keep the pace at the top. But the most significant result came a day later, as Barcelona came back from a two goal deficit to defeat title rivals Atlético Madrid.

Barcelona struck a potentially decisive blow in La Liga’s title race with a 4-2 win against Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano. Diego Simeone’s home team went ahead through Julian Alvarez in the 45th minute — with the Argentina forward banishing memories of his ‘two-touch’ penalty in Atletico’s Champions League round-of-16 exit to Real Madrid in midweek.

Just days after having their hearts broken in the Champions League, Atletico Madrid absorbed a second gut punch as they were stunned by Barcelona 4-2 at the Metropolitano. Julian Alvarez's slip in the penalty shootout against Real Madrid left them rueing their terrible luck,

In the aftermath of their victory at Villarreal, Real Madrid have been furious with La Liga’s decision to play the match on Saturday, less than 72 hours after their gruelling Champions League clash

Carlo Ancelotti says Real Madrid will refuse to play if they have another La Liga fixture scheduled with less than 72 hours rest beforehand. Madrid beat Villarreal 2-1 on Saturday, but the game kicked off just under 67 hours after the conclusion of Wednesday’s Champions League last-16 victory over Atletico Madrid,

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has been accused of lying after claiming La Liga does not protect Los Blancos in between their games.