Bale double fires Real to victory

Euro roundup: Gareth Bale answered his critics in Spain as his brace helped Real Madrid beat Levante 2-0 at the Bernabeu last night.

The Welshman struck twice in the first half to keep up the pressure on Barca, 2-0 winners at Eibar on Saturday.

Elsewhere Carlos Bacca scored twice as Sevilla turned up the heat on Atletico Madrid in the race for Champions League qualification with a 3-0 win at home to Elche. The Colombian opened the scoring with an 18th-minute penalty and added a second in the 31st minute. His replacement Kevin Gameiro wrapped up the points as the hosts closed the gap on Atletico to four points. Atletico were held to a goalless draw at Espanyol on Saturday.