Barcelona are two points clear at the top of the La Liga table after crushing Real Valladolid 5-1.
Lionel Messi scored twice and grabbed two assists to set up the win for the defending champions.
Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid have slipped to third following their 1-1 draw with Deportivo Alaves.
In Italy's Serie A, Inter Milan are back at the top of the standings after beating Brescia 2-1.
However, Juventus can reclaim the number one spot if they beat Genoa on Wednesday.
Russell takes pole for Mercedes at Australian Grand Prix
George Russell took pole position and teammate Kimi Antonelli locked up the front row for Mercedes at Formula One's season-opening Grand Prix but Red Bull's four-times world champion Max Verstappen crashed out of the first qualifying session.
Monfils bids emotional farewell to Indian Wells
Gael Monfils bid an emotional farewell to Indian Wells on Friday as the popular Frenchman fell 6-7(5) 6-3 6-4 to Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Russell fastest in final practice as Mercedes teammate crashes out
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli wrecked his car in a heavy crash while teammate George Russell topped the timesheets in the final free practice session before qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix on Saturday.
Ireland full of praise for 'outstanding' Wales after hard-fought win
Ireland coach Andy Farrell and his players were full of praise for Wales on Friday after the Six Nations strugglers pushed their opponents mightily hard for the second successive week, progress the Welsh captain described as "monumental".
Daniel Berger speeds in front by 5 at Arnold Palmer Invitational
Daniel Berger opened up a five-shot lead at the Arnold Palmer Invitational after a steady round Friday at Bay Hill Club and Lodge in Orlando, Florida.
