Barcelona remains at the top of the Spanish league despite a surprising 1-0 defeat at home to Leganes, a team that had not secured an away victory all season. Both Barcelona and Atletico Madrid now have 38 points, but Barcelona leads on goal difference.
Atletico Madrid, enjoying a sixth consecutive league win, edged out Getafe 1-0, advancing to second place and surpassing their city rivals Real Madrid, who could only manage a 3-3 draw against Real Vallecano. With the two top teams set to face off next Saturday in what promises to be an exciting match, Atletico enters with significant momentum, riding on their impressive 11-game winning streak across all competitions.
In the game between Atletico and Getafe, a goal from Alexander Sorloth broke the deadlock late in the second half. Meanwhile, the clash between Barcelona and Leganes saw the latter take an early lead with a header from Sergio González and effectively defend their advantage throughout the match. Leganes’ goalkeeper Marko Dmitrović delivered a standout performance, garnering praise for his key saves that helped secure the victory. This win propels Leganes to 15th place, distancing themselves from the relegation zone.
Another match of note was the Basque derby between Alaves and Athletic Bilbao, which ended in a 1-1 draw, putting a halt to Athletic’s six-match winning streak. Alaves, having struggled for victories, showed resilience by leveling the score after falling behind early in the match. Despite some missed opportunities for a win, both teams agreed that the draw was a just result.
Real Betis extended their unbeaten streak to four matches with a 2-1 victory over Villarreal, although their coach Manuel Pellegrini expressed frustration over a red card that left them with ten men for much of the game. Despite the setback, they secured three points and climbed to ninth place in the standings. Lastly, Real Sociedad had to settle for a 0-0 draw against Las Palmas, failing to capitalize on their chances but maintaining their position in the league.
This weekend’s results reflect the unpredictable nature of the Spanish league, with surprising outcomes that keep the competition exhilarating. As teams vie for supremacy, fans can look forward to an exciting climax in the upcoming matches, particularly the high-stakes encounter between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.