La Liga Results 2016: Full Table and Scores After Final Week 6 Match

Alaves cruised to an easy 3-1 win during Monday’s 2016-17 La Liga action, winning the final match of Week 6.

Edgar Mendez, Victor Camarasa and Deyverson scored the goals for the hosts, while Artem Kravets pulled one back for Granada. After six matches, the visitors are still winless.

During the weekend, leaders Real Madrid dropped points for the second straight week, while Barcelona and Atletico Madrid won and reduced the gap at the top of the standings. Here’s a roundup of Week 6:

The current La Liga standings:

Recap

David Barral made a surprise start for Granada at the striker position, with in-form Ezequiel Ponce relegated to the bench.

Manchester United loanee Andreas Pereira also started, while Sergi Samper of Barcelona did not, per Simon Harrison of Marca:

Sergi Samper misses out again for Granada, with Javi Marquez featuring again. Agbo is in at CB, Gaston Silva pushed to LB.

— Simon Harrison (@simonhfootball) September 26, 2016

Granada entered the match as one of two teams still winless in Spain’s top division―Osasuna haven’t beaten anyone yet, either―and it showed on Monday. Alaves, who have surprised fans and pundits alike early this season, were on top from the opening minute.

Deyverson flashed his scoring potential on a few occasions, and Ibai Gomez also tested goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, who was kept busy.

Per Harrison, some pressure from the …

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