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The big talking point of the week was Barcelona's demise at the hands of Getafe on Saturday, a result that has left the Catalans with a very nervous two weeks to endure.
Valencia, however, showed they have learned their lessons by strolling to a 3-0 win over Real Murcia, David Villa roaring back into form with a brace.
On Sunday, top two sides Real Madrid and Villarreal both served up classics. Los Merengues were handed quite a game by Mallorca, but survived to clinch a seven goal thriller, while the Subramines secured a 3-2 win over ten men Sevilla thanks to the heroics of Marcos Senna and Guille Franco.
Atletico Madrid disappointed in a goalless draw against Almeria, and Zaragoza went one worse by throwing away a lead to go down to Real Betis, substitute Mariano Pavone coming up with a brace. Betis remain 19th, though now seven points clear of rock bottom Levante, who were edged out by Valladolid.
Recreativo Huelva also won at long last, somehow managing to out-fox Osasuna, but remain 18th.
Deportivo lost once again at home, this time to Racing Santander, to slip into 17th place, above Recre only on goal difference. In their defence, they dominated proceedings, only to be denied by a heroic display from Toño in the Racing goal.
Finally, Espanyol snatched fifth spot back from Atletico with a 2-1 win over Athletic Bilbao.
Goalkeeper
Toño (Racing Santander): A man of the match display to earn Racing a valuable away win against Depor.
Defenders
Bruno Saltor Grau (Almeria): The Barcelona born right-back came up with a solid display against the flank-swapping duo of Reyes and Simao, helping Almeria keep Atletico Madrid from scoring.
Iago Bouzon (Recreativo Huelva): The 24-year-old put in a commanting display against the red hot Dady as Recre fought out a narrow win over Osasuna - their first in a long time.
Mario Alvarez (Getafe): He was shipped off by Frank Rijkaard, who did not believe he had the positional sense to contain the best in the business. Consistency has admittedly been a problem for him, but when he gets it right, he certainly can deal with the best. Well, ask Henry!
Lucas Licht (Getafe): "Messi who?" read a banner at the Coliseum de Alfonso Perez on Saturday night. Might have been a touch overdone, but demonstrated in two words just the display Licht had put in.
Midfielders
Ariel Ibagaza (Real Mallorca): Was running the show for Mallorca and making the Real Madrid back line look very ordinary. Did not deserve to end up on the losing side.
Marcos Senna (Villarreal): The under-rated midfielder broke Sevilla's resistance almost single-handedly. Free-kicks, passes, tackles, Manolo Jimenez's boys simply had no answers to his display.
Robinho (Real Madrid): Undoubtedly the display of the week. The Brazilian continues to prove that he has added consistency and effectiveness to that bag full of tricks that he brings with him onto the pitch. Ripped through Mallorca every time he had the ball.
Forwards
David Villa (Valencia): The prolific front man has had a quiet one month by his standards, but was back to his best as Ronald Koeman notched up his first win as Valencia coach. Two more goals for the 'out of form' striker, who has managed seven already!
Guille Franco (Villarreal): The Mexican played the perfect number nine against Sevilla, who, for once, had no answer to his aerial presence and movement. Two goals to inspire a 3-2 win!
Mariano Pavone (Real Betis): The Argentine came on with Cuper headed for yet another defeat - and perhaps even the sack - and turned the game on it's head. Two goals to grab the strugglers a vital win over Zaragoza. One wonders why he has been sitting on the bench while Betis languish in 19th place.
Honourable Mentions
Getafe striker Uche is the first who deserves mention, missing out despite an inspired display to make Barcelona look very uncomfortable, softening them up for his teammates to exploit.
Real Mallorca's Fernando Varela was equally impressive, if not more against Real Madrid, particularly with his stunning second goal. He did not deserve to end up on the losing side, and neither did Sevilla's Luis Fabiano, who overshadowed Frederic Kanoute once again.
Other strikers who did well were Raul (Real Madrid), Manu del Moral (Getafe) and Congo's Mohammed Tchite (Racing).
When you talk midfield, you have to talk Valencia. David Albelda, Ruben Baraja and David Silva all responded to Koeman's call. Almeria's Felipe Melo and Albert Crusat did well against Maxi, Cleber and Maniche, while Jonathan Sesma was once again Valladolid's best against Levante.
At the back, Ivan Helguera (Valencia), Daniel Diaz (Getafe) and Juanito (Real Betis) all impressed.



source:Goal.com - Editorial/Comment - La Liga Team Of The Week: Round 12