Athletic Bilbao 2-1 Real Betis: Athletic Bilbao battled back from a goal down to beat Betis on Thursday night. Benat failed to convert from the spot in the 59th minute for the hosts and that miss was punished as Jorge Molina slotted at the other end three minutes later. Bilbao continued fighting though and were rewarded with an equaliser from Oscar de Marcos before Mikel San Jose fired in the winner in the 82nd minute.
Getafe 2-0 Celta Vigo: Getafe proved to be too strong for Celta Vigo as they netted in each half to secure a victory at home. Lisandro Lopez fired the hosts into the lead on the stroke of half-time before Arroyo confirmed the result five minutes into the second period.
Villarreal: 2-1 Espanyol: The Yellow Submarine continued their superb form as they ended Espanyol's unbeaten streak while continuing their own on Thursday. Jeremy Perbet gave the hosts a perfect start with a goal in the first minute before Giovani Dos Santos doubled their tally in the 67th minute. Villarreal had to endure a nervy finish after Sergio Garcia netted in the 80th minute but the hosts held on for the win.
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