India, March 10 -- Villarreal beat struggling Elche 2-1 to stay level on points with third-place Atletico Madrid in La Liga.

First-half goals from Canada striker Tajon Buchanan and Uruguay defender Santiago Mourino put Villarreal in control, before former AC Milan striker Andre Silva pulled a late goal back for Elche. Villarreal has 54 points but Atletico is ahead on goal difference. However, the victory moved Villarreal 11 points clear of fifth-place Real Betis, which lost 2-0 at Getafe. Defending champion Barcelona leads the Spanish league by four points from Real Madrid. Elche's defeat left it in 17th place.

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