Barcelona wins and maintains its four-point lead over Real Madrid

Barcelona has maintained its four-point lead over Real Madrid in Spain's top flight, after winning away at Villarreal on Sunday evening.

Barcelona won the very interesting match in the 17th round of La Liga by a score of 2-0. 

Brazilian Raphinha scored from the penalty spot in the 12th minute to make it 1-0, while from the 39th minute Villarreal played with one fewer player on the field.

Renato Veiga was sent off.

The visitors took advantage of this, doubling the score in the 63rd minute. Football superstar Lamine Yamal settled the match.

Barcelona, at the top of the table, has 46 points, followed by Real Madrid with 42 points. Fourth-placed Villarreal has 35 points.