Barcelona slumped to a 1-0 home defeat by Rayo Vallecano which pushed leaders Real Madrid a step closer to the La Liga title.
Karim Benzema's 83rd-minute goal was enough for Real Madrid to extend their lead at the top of La Liga to nine points with a 1-0 win at Rayo Vallecano.
The Copa del Rey derby match between Real Betis and Sevilla was suspended after a pole hurled from the stands hit Sevilla player Joan Jordan in the head on Saturday.
Former France international Franck Ribery says he still has "a lot to prove" after joining newly-promoted Serie A side Salernitana aged 38.
| # | Team | Pl | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Sassuolo | 18 | -8 | 16 |
| 17 | Verona | 18 | -9 | 14 |
| 18 | Cagliari | 18 | -15 | 14 |
| 19 | Empoli | 18 | -20 | 13 |
| 20 | Salernitana | 18 | -21 | 12 |
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