La Liga: Barcelona cuts gap with Real Madrid

CRISTINA QUICLER / AFP

Barcelona have closed the gap on Real Madrid at the top of La Liga to three points.

They fought back from 2-1 down to claim a 3-2 win over Real Betis, thanks to a brace from Nabil Fekir.

Madrid had earlier beaten Osasuna 4-1, with Isco and Sergio Ramos striking twice in the space of five minutes.

In other games, Celta Vigo overcame Sevilla 2-1 and Espanyol edged Mallorca 1-0.

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