BARCELONA, Spain (AP) Sevilla slipped again in its chase of Spanish league leader Real Madrid after being held to a scoreless draw at struggling Alavés on Friday. Madrid can open up an eight-point gap over second-placed Sevilla on Saturday if it beats Real Sociedad at home.
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) Like so many times this season, when Karim Benzema and Vinícius Júnior click for Real Madrid, defenses crumble against the leader of the Spanish league. Benzema scored late from an assist by Vinícius to snatch Madrid a 1-0 win at Rayo Vallecano on Saturday, helping to increase the gap over second-place Sevilla to nine points.