FC Barcelona handed surprise defeat against Getafe (Photo: DANI POZO/AFP/Getty Images)

Barcelona saw their 27-game unbeaten streak come to an end, as Juan Valera's 67th minute header gifted Getafe a 1-0 victory at the Coliseo Alfonso Perez in Madrid.

The defeat marks the first time Barca have lost a match since April 30th, having gone unbeaten in 21 fixtures so far this season.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice from the penalty spot against Atletico

Real Madrid (Played 13, Points 34) took the initiative in the Spanish league last night as a 4-1 derby success at home to local rivals Atlético de Madrid was sweetened by a defeat to champions FC Barcelona whose 1-0 defeat to Getafe saw them go six points behind los Blancos at the top of the table.

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Lionel Messi's hat-trick in 18 first half minutes led Barcelona to a resounding 5-0 victory over Mallorca at the Nou Camp.

Emilio Nsue's handball allowed Messi to score from the spot in the 13th minute. David Villa forced a fine save from Aouate before Barca doubled their lead in the 21st minute when Dani Alves' deep cross and Adriano's mishit across the face of goal presented Messi with a tap-in.

Real Betis perfect start in La Liga was brought to an end tonight after going down to a narrow 1-0 defeat at struggling Getafe, although the promoted outfit remained top of the standings.

Diego Castro's 31st-minute goal decided the match in Getafe's favour at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez as Betis were brought crashing back to earth after winning their opening four games since returning to the top flight.

Karim Benzema rescued Real Madrid as they stayed in contact with La Liga leaders Barcelona with a 1-0 victory over Real Mallorca. Mallorca's defence had done well to keep out the hosts until Benzema struck after 61 minutes with a well-taken goal to move Madrid to within four points of Barca.

MADRID, Spain — Atletico Madrid beat Real Mallorca 3-0 on Monday to maintain their hunt for a European place and ease the pressure on coach Quique Sanchez Flores. Recent poor form including a 4-1 thumping by Hercules put Sanchez Flores in the firing line and there were rumours that if they lost to Mallorca and [.

Atlético Madrid moved up one place into sixth in La Liga with a 3-0 victory over Mallorca.

Juan Valera gave Atlético a 13th-minute lead when he headed in his first Liga goal since 21 December 2008. Diego Forlán (34) increased the size of the visitors' task with his second strike in as many games and seventh in the top flight this season, running on to Fran Mérida's through ball and rounding goalkeeper Dudu Aouate.