La Liga Table 2016: Latest Standings Following Friday's Week 6 Results
Real Betis edged past Malaga with a 1-0 win in La Liga on Friday, as the hosts survived a second-half onslaught from the away team.
Joaquin's goal in the first half was enough to give Los Verdiblancos the three points, as Gus Poyet's men prevailed with a defensive display.
La Liga continues on Saturday as Real Madrid travel to Las Palmas, and Barcelona journey to Sporting Gijon.
Atletico Madrid are in action on Sunday, hosting Deportivo La Coruna at the Vicente Calderon Stadium.
Read on for a rundown of the Week 6 fixtures, including the latest standings:
| Saturday, September 24 | 12 p.m./7 a.m. | Eibar vs. Real Sociedad |
| Saturday, September 24 | 3:15 p.m./10:15 a.m. | Sporting Gijon vs. Barcelona |
| Saturday, September 24 | 5:30 p.m./12:30 p.m. | Athletic Bilbao vs. Sevilla |
| Saturday, September 24 | 7:45 p.m./2:45 p.m. | Las Palmas vs. Real Madrid |
| Sunday, September 25 | 11 a.m./6 a.m. | Leganes vs. Valencia |
| Sunday, September 25 | 3:15 p.m./10:15 a.m. | Atletico Madrid vs. Deportivo La Coruna |
| Sunday, September 25 | 5:30 p.m./12:30 p.m. | Villarreal vs. Osasuna |
| Sunday, September 25 | 7:45 p.m./2:45 p.m. | Espanyol vs. Celta Vigo |
| Monday, September 26 | 7:45 p.m./2:45 p.m. | Alaves vs. Granada |
| 1 | Real Madrid | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 4 | +9 | 13 |
| 2 | Sevilla | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 6 | +4 | 11 |
| 3 | Barcelona | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 6 | +8 | 10 |
| 4 | Atletico Madrid | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 2 | +9 | 9 |
| 5 | Las Palmas | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 9 | +3 | 9 |
| 6 | Villarreal | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 9 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 9 |
| 8 | Real Betis | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 8 |
| 9 | Real Sociedad | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 7 |
| 10 | Eibar | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 7 |
| 11 | Leganes | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 7 |
| 12 | Sporting Gijon | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 7 |
| 13 | Alaves | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| 14 | Deportivo La Coruna | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 5 |
| 15 | Espanyol | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 5 |
| 16 | Malaga | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 5 |
| 17 | Celta Vigo | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 4 |
| 18 | Valencia | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 3 |
| 19 | Granada | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12 | -6 | 2 |
| 20 | Osasuna | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 2 |
Recap
Betis claimed the win on Friday as their first-half performance was enough to sneak past Malaga at the Estadio Benito Villamarin.
It was the visitors who drew first blood as veteran Joaquin watched his header find the back of the net after 25 minutes.
The winger's effort found the top corner as the Malaga defence remained stricken, with no one taking responsibility to block the attacker.
Spanish football journalist David Cartlidge was impressed with the overall standard as Betis claimed the half-time lead:
Malaga stepped up their movement in attack as they tried to find an equaliser, but the home team remained in control as they protected their solitary one-goal advantage.
A host of players were shown yellow cards as the action became reckless, and Zdravko Kuzmanovic and Jony of Malaga and Betis' Bruno had their names taken in the referee's book.
Youssef En-Nesyri's left-footed effort almost gave the visitors the breakthrough they craved, but the Moroccan striker's shot was saved.
Juanpi also went close for Malaga, but the Betis defence were resolute as they kept the ball out of the net.
The mobile talents of Juanpi once again caused Betis issues late in the day as he shot from the angle with pace, but the Venezuelan missed the target when he should have scored.
Malaga continued to appear dangerous in the final 10 minutes, but the hosts were content to keep the ball and smother the game for periods.
The visitors laid siege in the final minutes as Betis played down the clock, but their best efforts were not enough as the home fans passionately celebrated their victory.
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