Madrid extend La Liga lead
Karim Benzema and Vinicius Jr. both scored as Real Madrid beat Valencia 4-1 to take an eight-point lead in Spain's La Liga.
Benzema converted a penalty earned by Casemiro just before halftime to reach 300 career goals for Madrid.
He helped Vinicius double the lead in the 52nd minute after the Brazilian winger slammed several defenders. Soon after, Vinicius finished a rebound for third.
Benzema took his league-leading tally to 17, once Goncalo Guedes retreated for Valencia.
Second-placed Sevilla could reduce Real's advantage to five points after beating Getafe on Sunday (Monday AEDT).
"I've always felt good with Vinicius. I know his potential and he can do more," Benzema said after his 301st goal for Madrid.
"It is an honor to reach such numbers with this club, which I believe is the best in the world."
Ten-man Barcelona conceded a late goal to draw 1–1 in Granada after Danny Alves set up the opener in his first Spanish league match since returning to the club.
The 38-year-old Alves scored a long delivery for Luc de Jong in the 57th minute.
But Granada took the lead after teen Gavi Pez received his second booking with 10 minutes to go and Antonio Puertas equalized in the 89th minute.
Alves, who helped Barcelona win 23 trophies since 2008-16, began his second stint on Wednesday as Linares was beaten 2-1 in the Copa del Rey.
De Jong's goal was the second in as many league games for the Dutch striker, who has been linked with a possible transfer this month.
Barcelona dropped to sixth after missing out on a chance to climb to third and a Champions League spot.
Barcelona next heads to Saudi Arabia to play a Clasico against Real Madrid on Wednesday in the semi-finals of the Spanish Super Cup.
In other action, Levante eventually got their first win of the season after 20 matches, with Roberto Soldado and Jose Morales winning 2–0 over Mallorca.
Levante remain in last place, five points away from safety.
Mikel Oyarzabal scored his 12th goal in all competitions, as Real Sociedad beat Celta Vigo 1–0 to end a six-round winless streak.