Real Sociedad and Betis share intense draw

Real Sociedad and Real Betis shared the spoils in an intense 0-0 draw on Sunday in LaLiga.

Both teams lost ground on Athletic Bilbao, fifth, who beat Atletico Madrid on Saturday.

La Real, sixth, trail their Basque rivals by two points, while Betis, seventh, are five points behind Athletic.

It was an even battle in San Sebastian with both sides coming close.

Willian Jose came close in the first half for Betis, while Rui Silva tipped a Martin Zubimendi effort against the post.

Ayoze Perez hit the post for Betis at the other end after controlling a fine ball by Isco.

La Real had a goal disallowed before halftime for offside against Mikel Oyarzabal and the forward hit the post with a free-kick after the break.

Earlier, winless bottom-of-the-table Almeria drew 0-0 with Real Mallorca.

Later on Real Madrid, second, host Villarreal, while league leaders Girona welcome Alaves on Monday.