La Liga roundup: Raphinha stars for Barcelona, Griezmann salvages Atletico, Espanyol stay in contention

La Liga roundup: Raphinha stars for Barcelona, Griezmann salvages Atletico, Espanyol stay in contention

MADRID, Dec 14 — Raphinha scored twice as Barcelona edged Osasuna 2-0 on Saturday, extending their lead at the top of La Liga to seven points. The Brazilian winger’s goals, including a late tap-in, secured Barca’s seventh consecutive league win and their first clean sheet in six matches.

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MADRID, Dec 14 — Raphinha scored twice as Barcelona edged Osasuna 2-0 on Saturday, extending their lead at the top of La Liga to seven points. The Brazilian winger’s goals, including a late tap-in, secured Barca’s seventh consecutive league win and their first clean sheet in six matches.

Atletico Madrid bounced back with a 2-1 victory over Valencia, with Koke opening the scoring and Antoine Griezmann sealing the win after coming off the bench. The win helped Atletico, fourth, regain momentum after recent defeats.

Espanyol, fifth, continued their strong start with a 1-0 win at Getafe thanks to Leandro Cabrera’s second-half header, keeping them in contention for European spots. Third-place Villarreal’s game at Levante may be postponed due to storm warnings. — AFP

Raphinha hit a brace to give Barcelona a narrow 2-0 win over Osasuna on Saturday and take them seven points clear at the top of La Liga. — AFP pic

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