Deportivo la Coruna made up ground at the top of the Primera Liga today after they came from a goal down to claim a crushing 4-1 win at home to Real Zaragoza.
Midfielder Juan Carlos Valeron made an unfortunate start to the match when he hit the post from five metres out and then bundled into his own net at the other end after Zaragoza forward Savio had curled a free kick into the area after five minutes.
But the Spanish international atoned for his early error when he had a hand in Diego Tristan's equaliser midway through the first half and then put his side ahead with a fine glancing header from a corner six minutes into the second.
Tristan completed his double when he got his head to an accurate cross from Albert Luque in the 76th minute and midfielder Sergio wrapped up an easy win over their relegation-threatened opponents when he finished off a slick counter-attack four minutes from time.
The result means that Depor remain in third place in the table, but are now only four points behind leaders Valencia, who were held to a goalless draw at Valladolid on Saturday.
Champions Real Madrid, who are two points behind Valencia, can recapture top spot if they win Sunday's late match at Real Betis.
Atletico Madrid retained the fourth Champions League slot after extending their unbeaten run to six matches with a fiercely disputed 2-1 win over Sevilla at the Calderon.
Fernando Torres notched his 12th goal of the season three minutes before the break and Greek strike partner Demis Nikolaidis added a second with a brave header on 71 minutes.
But Atletico had to endure a nervous final quarter after Jose Antonio Reyes pulled one back with a penalty awarded for a foul on striker German Hornos.
Earlier on Sunday Real Sociedad, who beat Real Madrid last week, continued their revival with a 3-1 win at home to lowly Espanyol.