La Liga Roundup, Matchday 12
Matchday 12 of the 2024/25 La Liga season has wrapped up, showcasing thrilling games, standout player displays, and unexpected results. Here is a La Liga roundup of the weekend’s events.
Alaves 1-0 Mallorca
Jon Guridi’s goal in the second half secured Deportivo Alavés their first head-to-head win since September 2019, as they defeated Mallorca 1-0 at Mendizorrotza Stadium. This victory puts an end to a streak of consecutive league losses in front of their supportive fans, giving Luis García’s team a four-point cushion above the relegation zone. On the other hand, Mallorca’s unexpected defeat means they miss the opportunity to climb to third place in La Liga.
Osasuna 1-0 Real Valladolid
Osasuna narrowly defeated the struggling Real Valladolid at Estadio El Sadar, with Ante Budimir’s penalty in the first half securing a 1-0 victory. This win places Vicente Moreno’s team in 5th place, while Los Blanquivioletas remain in the relegation zone.
Girona 4-3 Leganes
Girona broke their streak of two consecutive league defeats by narrowly defeating newly promoted Leganes 4-3 in a thrilling match at Estadi Montilivi. Although Leganes made a late effort to equalize, Girona held on to secure the victory, earning three points that elevate them to 12th place in the La Liga standings.
Atletico Madrid 2-0 Las Palmas
Atlético Madrid extended their unbeaten home record against Las Palmas to 21 matches by winning 2-0 at the Metropolitano Stadium. This victory is significant for Los Colchoneros, as it propelled them to third place in the standings, although they have played one more game than their competitors. On the other hand, Las Palmas continues to sit in the relegation zone, having accumulated only nine points this season.
Barcelona 3-1 Espanyol
Barcelona has increased their unbeaten run to 27 league games in the Derbi Barceloní after a solid 3-1 win against Espanyol at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, temporarily putting them nine points clear at the top of La Liga. It will require significant effort, even from stars like Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe, to halt Barcelona’s momentum at this point. On the other hand, Espanyol is only one point above the relegation zone and has not achieved an away victory this league season.
Sevilla 0-2 Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad moved to 11th place on the La Liga standings with a solid 2-0 victory over Sevilla at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, marking their fourth win in the last five encounters between the two teams. Sevilla’s inability to register a single shot on target highlights a poor performance, exemplified by Kelechi Iheanacho missing an open goal after a rare error from Zubimendi. As a result, Sociedad halted Sevilla’s three-match home winning streak, while maintaining their impressive away record, having lost only once in six away league matches during the 2024/25 season.
Athletic Bilbao 1-1 Real Betis
Athletic Bilbao had a disappointing night as they ended up with a 1-1 draw against Real Betis at the Estadio de San Mamés. Despite controlling much of the game and hitting the post three times, Athletic had to settle for a draw as they prepare for their UEFA Europa League match against PFC Ludogorets. This result keeps Los Leones in sixth place in the La Liga standings, tied on points with seventh-placed Betis, who will also be competing in Europe that night against NK Celje in the UEFA Conference League.
Celta Vigo 1-0 Getafe
Celta Vigo recovered from two consecutive losses in La Liga by securing a 1-0 victory against Getafe at the Stadio Balaídos. This marked their first win over Los Azulones in six meetings. Ultimately, the Galician team achieved a slim yet valuable victory, moving them into the upper half of the La Liga standings, while Getafe stays in 16th place, just a point above the relegation zone.
