Gap at the top now just 6 points

Real Madrid dropped two more points with their second successive 1-1 draw against Villarreal on Wednesday, to allow Barça to move within 6 points of the leaders.

There was good news for Barça on Wednesday night, when Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Villarreal. With Guardiola’s men winning on Tuesday night, that means Barça are now just six points behind the leaders who have failed to win in their last two games, with 10 matches left to play in the campaign and 30 points still up for grabs.

At the weekend, Barça cut the gap between the two to eight points with their win in Seville, whilst Madrid were held 1-1 at home by Malaga. (via FCBarcelona.com)