Valencia President Amadeo Salvo on money woes, selling Soldado and having faith in Miroslav Djukic.
Real Betis beat high-flying Villarreal, Levante piled pressure on Osasuna and there were wins for Elche and Getafe.
Elche clinched their first Primera Division victory in almost a quarter of a century after beating Celta Vigo 1-0.
Getafe leapfrogged their opponents as they beat Celta Vigo 2-0 in the Primera Division on Thursday night.
Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino has warned their rivals his men are just getting going after five straight La Liga wins.
Villarreal remained unbeaten on their return to the Primera Division after playing out a goalless draw with Celta Vigo.
Athletic Bilbao began life at the San Mames Barria stadium on the right note with a hard fought 3-2 victory over Celta Vigo.
Bruno Soriano is relishing Villarreal's Primera Liga clash with Real Madrid - and possibly Gareth Bale.
# | Team | Pl | GD | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|
3 | A Madrid | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | Barcelona | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | Celta Vigo | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | Espanyol | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | Getafe | 0 | 0 | 0 |