Seville, April 25 -- Real Madrid and Villarreal dropped crucial points in the La Liga title race after both sides were held to 1-1 draws against Real Betis and Real Oviedo, respectively, while Barcelona continue to lead the standings.

Los Blancos were forced to share points with Real Betis in their latest outing, missing a key chance to narrow the gap at the table toppers and their archrivals, Barcelona. The stalemate puts added pressure on Madrid, with Barcelona maintaining a strong hold over the title race.

In another match, Villarreal were also restricted to a 1-1 draw by Real Oviedo, denting their momentum in the race for a higher finish on the table.

These results meant that both Madrid and Villarreal were unable to make gains at ...