Huesca beats Levante to move closer to safety in Spain

<p>MADRID &mdash; Huesca beat Levante 2-0 to move closer to breaking out of the relegation zone in the Spanish league on Friday.</p>
<p>Rafa Mir scored a goal in each half to end the visitors’ four-game winless streak and leave the team in 18th place, just a point from safety. Huesca began the match in last place.</p>
<p>Alavés, which faces Celta Vigo at home on Sunday, dropped to bottom in the 20-team standings. Alavés is immediately behind Eibar, which visits third-place Real Madrid on Saturday.</p>
<p>The first team outside the relegation zone is Elche, which hosts Real Betis on Sunday. </p>
<p>At the top, Atlético Madrid has a four-point lead over Barcelona. Atlético visits fourth-place Sevilla on Sunday, while Barcelona hosts Valladolid on Monday.</p>
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