La Liga Results 2017: Full Table and Scores After Final Week 16 Match

Real Betis claimed a vital 2-0 win on the road against Malaga in La Liga on Monday, as the hosts remain rooted in the relegation zone.

Sergio Leon gave the visitors the lead after 24 minutes, with Victor Camarasa doubling the advantage with a header shortly after half-time.

The three points see Betis leap up to eighth in the table after a successful night at the Estadio La Rosaleda.

Here are the latest standings from Spain's top division:

Barcelona—42

Atletico Madrid—36

Valencia—34

Real Madrid—31

Sevilla—29

Villarreal—24

Girona—23

Eibar—21

Real Betis—21

Getafe—20

Real Sociedad—20

Leganes—20

Celta Vigo—18

Athletic Bilbao—18

Levante—17

Espanyol—17

Deportivo La Coruna—15

Alaves—12

Malaga—11

Las Palmas—11

Check BBC Sport for the full La Liga standings and statistics.

Recap

Betis were efficient as they collected the win at Malaga, winning the contest after a comprehensive and efficient display on Monday night.

The visitors dominated possession and were rewarded for their exploits midway through the first half as they grabbed the lead.

Leon was the hero as he found the back of the net, latching on to Joaquin's well-crafted assist after 24 minutes.

Malaga struggled as they attempted to make progress before half-time, and they were suitably punished after the restart.

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Antonio Barragan set up Camarasa, who made no mistake with an accurate header from close range.

The second goal killed any thoughts of a comeback by Malaga, and the hosts' disappointment was compounded after losing Adrian Gonzalez to a red card shortly after the hour mark.

It was another disappointing night for the Anchovies, and relegation is on the agenda as La Liga approaches the turn of the year.