man Athletic Bilbao 3-1 to move ahead of Real Madrid in the Spanish league standings Saturday. Madrid was held to 0-0 at Levante, as Valencia went clear at the top of the standings with a 2-0 win at Sporting Gijon. Barcelona's David Villa played a pass from Andres Iniesta on to Seydou Keita, who placed the ball past Gorka Iraizoz in the 54th minute. In the 74th, Xavi Hernandez received the ball on the edge of the area and his shot deflected off a defender into the net. Igor Gabilondo cut the deficit in the 90th for Bilbao, tapping in from close range, then Sergio Busquets shot into the top left corner for Barca's third. Fernando Amorebieta was unlucky to be sent off for a late sliding tackle on Iniesta in the 34th. Villa was sent off in the closing minutes for pushing Carlos Gurpegi in the face. The win means Barca is 2nd on 12 points after five games, one point behind Valencia. Madrid is third on 11.
