Real Madrid lost the chance to close the gap on the leaders, Real Soceidad to three points as they suffered a shock 1-2 defeat to Deportivo Alaves on Saturday.
Lucas Vasquez handled the ball in the penalty area and referee Adrian Cordero Vega promptly pointed to the spot.
Lucas Perez stepped up and converted nervelessly to give the visitors a shock advantage despite Thibaut Courtois’s best efforts to keep out the well-placed effort.
Courtois was badly at fault for the visitors’ second on 49 minutes as his shocking pass went straight to Joselu who gleefully planted into an unguarded net.
Casemiro’s goal on 86 minutes was nothing more than scant consolation for Los Blancos at the Estadio Alfredo di Stefano as their indifferent start to the season continued.
Valencia were beaten at Estadio Mestalla 1-0 by Atletico Madrid who moved joint top of the standings.
The luckless Toni Lato put through his own goal on 79 minutes to hand Diego Simeone’s men an important win.
Sevilla won 1-0 at Huesca while Elche and Cadiz shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw at Estadio Martinez Valero.
Results
Elche 1-1 Cadiz
Valencia 0 – 1 Atletico Madrid
SD Huesca 0-1 Sevilla
Real Madrid 1 – 2 Deportivo Alaves
