Real Madrid drop two vital points, Elche win in relegation dogfight

The draw leaves Real Madrid two points behind Atletico Madrid, who play away to Athletic Club Bilbao on Sunday night, while Barcelona also have a difficult visit to Villarreal.

Elche claimed three vital points in their battle against relegation with a 1-0 win at home to Levante. Lucas Boye's 32nd minute goal left Levante with five defeats in their last six games.

The win lifted Elche out of the bottom three after Valladolid were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Cadiz.