Barcelona's Lionel Messi in action during the match against Real Madrid, April 23, 2017. [Photo/Agencies]

Madrid forward Gareth Bale, who was doubtful before the game, came off the field injured again in the 39th.

Ramos left the pitch exchanging words with Pique, adding to the ongoing spat between the veteran Spain defenders.

Wearing the green jacket from his first career major victory at Augusta earlier this month, Masters champion Sergio Garcia performed the honorary kickoff before the game.

REAL SOCIEDAD 1, DEPORTIVO LA CORUNA 0Brazilian striker Willian Jose scored in the first half and Real Sociedad held on to victory over Deportivo La Coruna to stay in contention for a Europa League spot next season.

Jose netted the winner with a header into the top corner in the 28th minute at Anoeta Stadium, moving host Real Sociedad into sixth place with five rounds to go.

Real Sociedad opened a two-point gap on seventh-placed Athletic Bilbao, which plays at Eibar on Monday.

CELTA VIGO 0, REAL BETIS 1Celta Vigo followed its qualification for the semifinals of the Europa League with a home loss against Real Betis.

Darko Brasanac scored a 54th-minute goal for the visitors, which moved further away from the relegation zone with their second consecutive victory.

Celta stayed in 10th place.

LAS PALMAS 1, ALAVES 1Kevin-Prince Boateng scored in the 44th minute for Las Palmas and Ibai Gomez equalized in the 61st as Las Palmas and Alaves played to a draw that kept both teams near the middle of the table.

AP