Primera Liga reports

Brief reports of Primera Liga matches played on Saturday:

ATHLETIC BILBAO 2 VALENCIA 2

Champions Valencia had substitute Miguel Angel Angulo to
thank for sparking their comeback against an ambitious Bilbao.

The Basque side took the lead when centre-forward Ismael
Urzaiz completed a slick counter-attack with a fine first-time
shot in the 15th minute and added a second when defender Andoni
Iraola scored from the penalty spot soon after.

Valencia came to life after the break and pulled a goal back
when Italy striker Marco Di Vaio rifled home after appearing to
control a clever pass from Angulo with his arm. Angulo secured
his side a valuable point when he drilled in 11 minutes later.

BARCELONA 2 SEVILLA 0

Another authoritative win from Frank Rijkaard's side who
once again managed to impress without the influential
Ronaldinho, who is still recovering from an ankle injury.

French international Ludovic Giuly gave Barca the lead with
a sharp close-range finish after a neat pass from playmaker Xavi
10 minutes before the break.

Former Celtic striker Henrik Larsson then opened his league
account for his new club when he volleyed in a precise pass from
Portugal midfielder Deco in the 77th minute.

REAL MADRID 1 NUMANCIA 0

David Beckham scored with a sweetly struck free kick to
allow Real to make it two wins out of two and banish the memory
of their four straight home defeats at the end of last season.

Beckham curled his 23-metre shot over the wall and sent it
dipping into the corner in the 17th minute, but Real spurned a
host of later chances to extend their lead and were given
several scares during the second half by their modest opponents.