Real Madrid's coach Rafael Benitez (L) stands as player Cristiano Ronaldo walks past behind him before their Spanish First Division soccer match against Malaga at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, September 26, 2015. [Photo/Agencies]

SPAIN

Villarreal are surprise La Liga leaders after Leo Baptistao gave them a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid and a toothless Real Madrid were held 0-0 at home to Malaga.

Luis Suarez hit a double for Barcelona who beat Las Palmas 2-1 but the win came at a cost with Lionel Messi going off early with a knee injury. He is expected to be out for two months.

Villarreal are unbeaten after six matches and top the table with 16 points, Barca are a point behind and Real are two back. Celta Vigo who thumped the Catalans 4-1 last Wednesday, were held 1-1 at Eibar and are fourth behind Real on goal difference.