Sunday 15 March 2015 20:56, UK
Sevilla closed the gap to fourth-placed Atletico Madrid to four points as Carlos Bacca struck twice in a 3-0 win at home to Elche on Sunday.
Colombia striker Bacca put Sevilla ahead from the penalty spot in the 18th minute and made it 2-0 in the 13 minutes later after notting in a Coke cross.
Elche made a determined effort to get back into the game in the second half before substitute Kevin Gameiro completed a comfortable victory for the Andalusians nine minutes from time.
Malaga boosted their chances of a Europa League berth next season and closed within five points of Villarreal as they saw off struggling Cordoba 2-0.
Juanmi gave Malaga the lead three minutes after half-time, before Nordin Amrabat rounded off the win six minutes from the end.
Villarreal drew 0-0 at Almeria earlier on Sunday, with both sides seeing red either side of half-time.
Mauro Dos Santos was dismissed for hosts Almeria four minutes before the break, before Jaume Costa earned a second yellow card on 56 minutes.
