Barcelona saw their 100 per cent record ended after being held to a goalless draw at Valencia.
Chances were few and far between as both sides cancelled each other out at La Mestalla.
David Silva had the best chance for Valencia in the second half, but his close-range effort was superbly saved by Victor Valdes.
The point leaves Barcelona a point clear of Real Madrid at the top of the table.
Real Madrid got back to winning ways with a 4-2 home win over Real Valladolid.
Raul celebrated breaking the club's all-time appearance record with two goals to help Real bounce back from their defeat at Sevilla last time out.
Real skipper Raul, who overtook the record of Manolo Sanchis with his 711th appearance for Real put the home side in control with two goals (13, 18) in five minutes in the first half.
Nauzet German pulled a goal back for Valldolid just before the half-hour mark with a superb free-kick.
Marcelo restored Real's two-goal cushion right on the stroke of half-time with a brilliant solo effort.
Marquitos reduced the arrears for Valldolid on 53 minutes with a clinical finish, but Gonzalo Higuain came off the bench to make the game safe 11 minutes from time with a sublime chipped finish
Sevilla missed the chance to close the gap on the leading pack after going down 1-0 to Deportivo La Coruna at La Riazor.
Juan Rodriguez scored the winner for Deportivo on 38 minutes with a spectacular from the edge of the box.
The win moves Depor level on points with Sevilla and keeps the Galicians in fourth spot in the table
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