La Liga Table 2016: Latest Standings Following Friday’s Week 16 Results

Deportivo Alaves grabbed the first points of Week 16 of the 2016-17 La Liga season on Friday, beating Real Betis 1-0 thanks to a goal from Deyverson

Barcelona will face Espanyol in a local derby on Sunday, while Real Madrid’s clash with Valencia has been postponed. Atletico Madrid host Las Palmas on Saturday.

Here’s a look at the latest standings after Friday’s result:

Alaves entered Friday’s clash with Betis undefeated in their last three matches. With both sides looking to put some distance between themselves and the relegation zone, fans were expecting a fierce contest.

Neither side was able to press their advantage in the first half, however, even if the visitors had their chances. Ruben Castro in particular missed a great opportunity after he was sent through on goal, but the first half ended scoreless.

Chris Henson of Football Radar thought Alaves showed much of what they have all season:

Deyverson booked for dissent and Theo running really fast…a new weekend, same old Alavés.

— Chris …

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