Villa leads Numancia thrashing
20 Oct 2008 - 08:35:47
Valencia thrashed basement side Numancia 4-0 in the Mestalla to remain top of La Liga, with David Villa scoring twice for Unai Emery's in-form outfit.
Juan Manuel Mata and Vicente were also on the scoresheet for Los Che, who are two points clear of Sevilla, who were 1-0 winners at Almeria thanks to Adriano's goal early on in the second half.
Barcelona edged a 1-0 victory at Barcelona thanks to Samuel Eto'o's goal just past the hour mark in the San Mames.
Malaga secured a 2-1 victory at home to Getafe thanks to first-half goals from Nabil Baha and Sergio Duda, after Roberto Soldado had given the visitors an early lead.
Real Betis won for the first time in the league this season as they saw off Real Mallorca 3-0 in the Manuel Ruiz de Lopera, with Abella Damia, Mariano Pavone and Achille Emana their goalscorers.
Sporting Gijon sealed a first victory at their El Molinon home this term as they won 2-1 at home to Osasuna.
Valladolid and Recreativo Huelva drew 1-1, while the meeting of Racing Santander and Deportivo La Coruna ended goalless.