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Liga F match-day 22 round-up: Real Madrid continue winning run to match Barcelona streak

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Liga F match-day 22 round-up: Real Madrid continue winning run to match Barcelona streak Real Madrid tightened their grip on second spot in the Liga F table with a 3-0 away win against third-placed Real Sociedad. Despite their impressive winning run, Barcelona keep their lengthy lead at the top of the tree. The reigning champions scored two second half goals in their meeting with Deportivo La Coruña on match-day 22.

Here’s how the action unfolded in the latest lot of results in Spain’s top flight. Real Sociedad pay penalty in Real Madrid defeat Real Madrid recorded a fourth consecutive league victory without conceding in their away meeting with Real Sociedad. The scoreline remained goalless until the complexion of the contest changed midway through the second half when Paula Fernández was sent off for handling the ball on the line.

Sandie Toletti kept her composure from the resulting penalty to net her second league goal of the season. Sara Holmgaard then headed in from a Caroline Weir corner, before Eva Nevarro dispatched Real Madrid’s second spot-kick following another handball infringement. The victory has moved Las Blancas six points clear of Real Sociedad, who are still in a strong position to secure European qualification.

Atlético Madrid hit five Amaiur Sarriegi netted a first half hat-trick in Atleti’s dominant display against DUX Logroño. The former Real Sociedad striker was teed up by Fiamma and Synne Jensen for her first two goals. Sarriegi then tapped in from María Miralles’s parry to complete her hat-trick in the 40th minute.

Fiamma and Sheila Guijarro added their names to the scoresheet in the second period to round off a commanding performance. Despite falling to a heavy loss, Logroño remain a point clear of the bottom two in their battle to preserve their top-flight status. Barcelona prevail in A Coruña Barcelona were made to work for all three points in Sunday’s trip to Riazor.

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