La Liga: Barca Stumbles With Draw, Villareal Big Winner With Shutout

November 2, 2009 6:51 a.m. EST

A Gerard Pique own goal was celebrated as loudly by Real Madrid fans as it was the Osasuna faithful for whom it clinched a point Saturday.

The reigning Champions dropped points for only the second time this season.

The goal, which cancelled out Keita's opener for the Catalan side, meant that Real was able to close the gap at the top of La Liga to only a point, after their 2-0 home win over Getafe.

Villareal were the weekend's big winner, beating fellow strugglers Tenerife 5-0 at the El Madrigal.

Bottom club Malaga lost again, going down 1-0 to Valencia, while second bottom Xerez fared no better losing 2-0 to third-place Sevilla.

The relegation zone continues to count Atletico Mardrid among it's population after the troubled side lost 1-0 to Athletic Bilbao.

Mallorca continued their 100 percent winning home form with a 1-0 win over Racing Santander, while Real Zaragoza leapfrogged opponents Almeria with a 2-1 home win.

A last-gasp equalizer clinched a 1-1 draw for Valladolid in their game at Espanyol.

A scoreline which was repeated in the game between Deportivo La Coruna and Sporting Gijon.