Real Madrid stretch lead in LaLiga with convincing win over Real Sociedad

Real Madrid came from behind to ease to victory over Real Sociedad and open up an eight-point lead at the top of LaLiga.

With second-place Sevilla held to a goalless draw at struggling Alaves on Friday night, Carlo Ancelotti’s side took full advantage as they ran out 4-1 winners at the Bernabeu.

The visitors took the lead through a Mikel Oyarzabal penalty after David Silva had been upended but Real struck twice before half-time to turn the game on its head.

A fine finish from Eduardo Camavinga levelled proceedings five minutes from the interval and Luka Modric also struck from outside the box.

Karim Benzema then scored from the spot to pull the hosts further ahead before Marco Asensio wrapped up the points.

Earlier, Valencia won 3-1 at home to Granada with Goncalo Guedes, Maxi Gomez and and a Carlos Soler penalty more than enough to secure the points, the visitors’ consolation coming courtesy of a Hugo Guillamon own goal.

Espanyol saw off Getafe, with two goals inside the opening half-hour enough to secure a 2-0 win.

Leandro Cabrera broke the deadlock and an Erick Cabaco own goal sealed the win to move Espanyol within three points of the top half.

Ezequiel Avila scored the only goal of the game as Osasuna beat Villarreal at El Sadar.

Thomas Muller’s own goal saw Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich held to a 1-1 draw at home by Bayer Leverkusen.

With second-placed Borussia Dortmund playing on Sunday, Bayern were unable to open up an 11-point lead despite hitting the front through Niklas Sule.

Muller accidentally turned a Leverkusen free-kick into his own goal and the hosts could not find a way to win the game after the interval.

RB Leipzig needed a last-minute equaliser against Freiburg to keep hold of their place in the