7: Derby draw, matchball for Messi & Iago Aspas, but poor Las Palmas...

Two pivotal results could have settled two outstanding issues in LaLiga - at opposite ends of the LaLiga table.  Barcelona are now totally champions in waiting after nearest challengers Atlético Madrid drew a pulsating derby 1-1 away to Real Madrid, who could and should have won.  Barça's 3-1 victory over Leganés means they edge yet closer to an invincible league season, but could they slip up somewhere?

Diego looks at that, Euan gives both Madrid teams his report card, while they're split by Valencia who made it 25 points out of 27 with another win - Paco is delving deep into their head coach Marcelino.

The other significant outcome came at Valencia's neighbours, Levante, who beat Las Palmas 2-1 to go eight points clear of the relegation zone and almost certainly consign the Canary Islanders and Málaga to life in the Segunda División next season, while Deportivo finally won a game!

There's also the latest on the fight for Europa League football, with Real Betis looking very attractive indeed and Celta Vigo making their case for a place in the continent's second-tier competition in 2018-19.

Plus, we've got your 3-word verdicts, and you complete our Animal XI in LaLiga...some excellent suggestions, so thanks so much for those.

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