Sunday's La Liga action spanned four games before Barcelona suffered a shock defeat at home to Leganes.
Atletico Madrid end the weekend on points with La Blaugrana at the top of the table ahead of their meeting on December 21.
Here's how the action unfolded…
Atletico Madrid 1-0 Getafe
Atletico Madrid extended their incredible run to eleven consecutive wins in all competitions as they defeated neighbors Getafe.
Samuel Lino missed two chances in the first half before substitute Alexander Sorloth made an impact from the bench on the break to head the hosts ahead after 69 minutes.
All eyes now turn to their trip to Catalonia next weekend, where there could be a change at the top.
Alavés 1-1 Athletics Club
Even in a Basque derby in Vitoria-Gasteiz it was an honor when Alaves sealed a point at home to Athletic Club.
The visitors took an early lead with Unai Gomez and shot into the bottom corner of the Estadio Mendizorroza.
After missing a host of chances either side of half-time to make it 2-0, Alaves seized the chance to level late on when Joan Jordan tapped in from close range.
Real Sociedad 0-0 Las Palmas
There were no goals in San Sebastian because Real Sociedad was in the hands of Las Palmas.
La Real dominated from the start as Martin Zubimendi smashed over the bar early on before the visitors rallied.
Both goalkeepers were busy throughout as Mikel Oyarzabal and Sandro Ramirez both hit the crossbar, but neither could find a way through.
Villarreal 1-2 Real Betis
Villarreal's miserable recent streak continued as they lost 2-1 at home to Real Betis.
It was a first half full of contrasts for the visitors as Vitor Roque headed them ahead before Chimy Avila was sent off before half-time.
Giovani Lo Celso scored a brilliant free-kick to make it 2-0 after the restart, before Villarreal provided a late consolation through Alex Baena's superb finish.
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