Silva scores to lead Sociedad to top of Spanish league

MADRID, Nov 02 (AP): With a goal against his former team, David Silva ended his scoreless streak in his return to the Spanish league.

Silva opened the scoring with a header on Sunday as Real Sociedad beat Celta Vigo 4-1 to take a one-point lead at the top of the league.

Willian José had a brace and Mikel Oyarzabal also scored for Sociedad as the Basque Country team won its fourth straight league match. It has 17 points - one more than Real Madrid, which has a game in hand.

Iago Aspas netted the only goal for Celta, which saw its winless streak reach six matches.

The 34-year-old Silva joined Sociedad this season after a highly successful decade with Manchester City.

Carlos Soler converted a penalty kick for Valencia 10 minutes into second-half stoppage time in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Getafe.

Valencia took the lead through Yunus Musah in the 22nd, but the visitors rallied with goals by Cucho Hernández in the 87th and Ángel Rodríguez four minutes into injury time at the Mestalla Stadium.

Manuel Pellegrini's Real Betis beat promoted Elche 3-1 with Cristian Tello getting a brace and Antonio Sanabria also scoring.

Josan Ferrández got Elche's only goal with the team already losing 3-0.