Primera Liga reports

MADRID, May 11 (Reuters) - Brief reports of matches played in the Primera Liga on Sunday:

ALMERIA 0 RECREATIVO HUELVA 2

A vital away win for Recreativo, who had defender Iago Bouzon controversially sent off just before halftime for a light push on an opponent, but they remain just a point above the drop zone.

Midfielder Jesus Vazquez put Recre in front when he scored at the second attempt midway through the first half and Florent Sinama-Pongolle added another before the break when he lobbed the keeper to put the finishing touch to a lightning break.

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ATHLETIC BILBAO 0 RACING SANTANDER 0

Deadlock at San Mames, but a result that was enough to keep Racing in the UEFA Cup places.

Bilbao midfielder Markel Susaeta had the best chance of the match when shaved the post with a powerful drive in the first half.

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ATLETICO MADRID 1 DEPORTIVO CORUNA 0

Atletico booked their place in the Champions League qualifiers thanks to this win over an in-form Deportivo who had won six of their last seven matches.

Uruguayan striker Diego Forlan broke the deadlock on the stroke of halftime when he fired a first-time shot under the keeper at the near post after Maxi Rodriguez cut the ball back from the byline.

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BARCELONA 2 REAL MALLORCA 3

Barca were jeered on to the pitch by their own fans but looked to be on course for a comfortable win after goals from Thierry Henry and Samuel Eto'o put them 2-0 up 10 minutes into the second half.

Mallorca pulled one back midway through the second half when Borja Valero beat Jose Manuel Pinto with a deflected shot and the islanders equalised minutes later through Pierre Webo.

Barca had midfielder Edmilson sent off in added time and Dani Guiza took advantage of the extra space to grab the win for the islanders with his 26th of the season and spoil Frank Rijkaard's last match at the Nou Camp.

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LEVANTE 1 VALENCIA 5

Valencia ensured their survival in the top flight thanks to this emphatic win featuring a hat-trick from Spain striker David Villa.

Villa struck twice inside the first half hour, before neighbours pulled one back through a deflected free kick from Jose Serrano.

Villa laid on his side's third for Juan Mata, his rebound set up Miguel Angel Angulo for the fourth and he then wrapped up the win with a fine breakaway strike a minute later.

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OSASUNA 2 REAL MURCIA 1

Osasuna went into this game on a four-match losing streak but got off to a perfect start when striker Dady looped a header into the net after a corner with just over a minute on the clock.

Juanfran added a second early in the second half, volleying in at the far post after the ball bounced off a Getafe defender before Abel claimed a late consolation for the visitors.

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REAL BETIS 0 SEVILLA 2

Sevilla secured a place in the UEFA Cup with this win over their city rivals, taking the lead just after the half hour when Brazil striker Luis Fabiano scored his 24th goal of the season with a cool shot low past keeper.

Argentine defender Federico Fazio made it 2-0 at the start of the second half with his third goal in a week, powering in a header after a corner.

Both sides were reduced to 10 players early in the second half, Betis midfielder Arzu and Sevilla fullback Daniel Alves receiving their marching orders after a scuffle in the middle of the pitch.

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REAL ZARAGOZA 2 REAL MADRID 2

Relegation-threatened Zaragoza took the lead when Brazilian striker Ricardo Oliveira slotted home from close range past Jerzy Dudek in the 20th minute.

The champions hit back with goals from Ruud van Nistelrooy and Robinho, but centre-back Sergio scored a rare goal five minutes from time to earn his side a valuable point and keep their hopes of top-flight survival alive.

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VALLADOLID 0 GETAFE 0

A result that was enough to secure Getafe's survival in the top flight, but one that left Valladolid in trouble and just two points above the drop zone with one game left to play.

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VILLARREAL 2 ESPANYOL 0

Villarreal celebrated runners-up place in the championship with a classy win over an out-of-sorts Espanyol who have taken just three points from a possible 27.

Defender Javi Venta cracked a low shot into the corner on the half hour and midfielder Robert Pires made it 2-0 just before halftime after exchanging a neat one-two with Nihat Kahveci. - - - - (Reporting by Simon Baskett; editing by Miles Evans)