FIFA.com takes a closer look at all the action in the summer transfer market, where PSG have splashed the cash in a dramatic way.
Malaga were held to a 1-1 draw by ten-man Real Sociedad, while Valencia were thrashed 4-0 by Espanyol, and Athletic Bilbao claimed just their second win in eight matches with a 1-0 defeat of Mallorca.
Valencia were on the end of a four-goal thumping at the hands of Espanyol, with goals from Cristian Gomes, Sergio Garcia, Joan Verdu and Alvaro Vasquez leaving Los Che embroiled in a battle for UEFA Champions League football.
Villarreal's hopes of survival suffered another blow as they were held goalless in a lacklustre draw against Espanyol, who are still vying for a place in Europe next season.
Lionel Messi brought his goals scored tally up to an impressive 50 as he bagged a brace in a Barcelona victory over Racing Santander, while Valencia squandered a two-goal lead to draw Real Mallorca.
Levante clinched a last-minute 2-1 victory over Espanyol, while Malaga came from behind to claim an emphatic 5-1 win over Real Zaragoza, and Racing Santander finished level at 1-1 with Sporting Gijon.
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