Updated On: 14 February, 2022 07:15 AM IST | Madrid | AFP
The La Liga leaders’ slip-up will give renewed hope to title rivals Sevilla after their 2-0 win over Elche on Friday. Carlo Ancelotti’s Real moved four points clear of second-placed Sevilla at the top as they look to regain the crown they lost to Atletico Madrid last season

Real Madrid`s Welsh forward Gareth Bale controls the ball during the Spanish league football match between Villarreal CF and Real Madrid CF at La Ceramica stadium in Vila-real. Pic/AFP
Real Madrid were held to a goalless draw at Villarreal on Saturday despite the return from a lengthy injury absence of Gareth Bale.
The La Liga leaders’ slip-up will give renewed hope to title rivals Sevilla after their 2-0 win over Elche on Friday. Carlo Ancelotti’s Real moved four points clear of second-placed Sevilla at the top as they look to regain the crown they lost to Atletico Madrid last season.