Primera Liga reports

Brief reports of Primera Liga matches played on Saturday:

DEPORTIVO CORUNA 3 CELTA VIGO 0

Celta were pushed to the brink of relegation by Galician rivals Deportivo after this comprehensive defeat.

The visitors made a promising start but were dealt an unfortunate early blow when Brazilian defender Silvinho turned into his own net after a cross from Deportivo winger Fran bounced on to his foot.

Uruguayan striker Walter Pandiani made it 2-0 with a perfect first-time finish and things went from bad to worse when Depor added a third just over a minute later, Pedro Munitis clipping home after a through-ball from fellow midfielder Sergio.

Celta's misery was compounded when Argentine defender Eduardo Berizzo was sent off seven minutes from time for a heavy challenge on Munitis.

REAL BETIS 1 VALLADOLID 0

Like Celta, Valladolid also look to be heading for the drop after this costly defeat.

The visitors dominated for much of the match, but despite a string of promising attacks they were unable to get the ball in the net and were powerless to respond when Brazilian midfielder Marcos Assuncao scored with a well struck dipping drive 15 minutes from time.

Played Friday:

VILLARREAL 2 VALENCIA 1

With their minds clearly on next week's UEFA Cup final, champions Valencia slipped to their first defeat in 11 matches away to their regional rivals.

Brazilian striker Sonny Anderson put the home side ahead when he guided in after coolly controlling a long pass from fellow countryman Juliano Belletti and Argentine playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme made it 2-0 with a fine solo effort 12 minutes later.

Valencia defender Mauricio Pellegrino pulled one back for the visitors when he headed in from a corner before the break but a more determined Villarreal were good value for the win.