In UEFA Champions League action, Barcelona survived a 3-3 thriller against Club Brugge, Pafos stunned Villarreal 1-0, and Newcastle powered past Athletic Club 2-0 at St James' Park.
Villareal moved into third spot on the LaLiga table after beating Valencia whilst Getafe and Espanyol defeated Athletic Club and Elche respectively.
LaLiga has officially cancelled its plans to stage a regular-season match between Barcelona and Villarreal in Miami this December.
Manchester City ended their five-match winless run away from home in the UEFA Champions League with a commanding 2-0 victory over Villarreal, becoming the first side to win at the Estadio de la Ceramica since Real Madrid in March.
UEFA have reluctantly greenlit La Liga's bold push to export the December 22 showdown between Barcelona and Villarreal to Miami's Hard Rock Stadium.
Real Madrid turned things around after a poor first half to beat Villarreal 3-1 in LaLiga on Saturday to move top of the league table.