2021-22 La Liga week 16 recap

The 2021-22 La Liga seasons enters December with exciting action, as teams on top of the table jostle for position.

Real Betis upend Barcelona

Real Betis continue to be on a roll as they defeated FC Barcelona, 1-0.

Juanmi scored at the 79th minute to hand his club the win.

Betis elevate to third place with 30 points.

Atleti, La Real lose

Atlético Madrid Atleti lost to Mallorca, 1-2.

Real Mallorca willed their way back from a 0-1 deficit, with Franco Russo scoring at the 80th minute and Kubo Takefusa making one a minute past injury time.

Meanwhile, Real Sociedad were beaten by La Liga leader Real Madrid, 0-2.

Vini Jr and Luka Jović laid their claim for the goals scored in the match.

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