La Liga Roundup, Matchday 13
Matchday 13 of the 2024/25 La Liga season has concluded, featuring exciting matches, impressive performances from players, and surprising outcomes. Here is the La Liga roundup of the weekend’s events.
Rayo Vallecano 1-3 Las Palmas
Las Palmas made a triumphant return to the Spanish capital, delivering a remarkable 3-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano and securing their second La Liga win in as many seasons at the Estadio de Vallecas. This performance showcased the ruthless efficiency of Martínez’s team, propelling the Canary Islanders out of the relegation zone and into 16th place, following their fourth win in the last five matches across all competitions. On the other hand, Rayo Vallecano will need to recover from this setback, as it marks only their second loss in the last nine games, dropping them to 12th in the standings.
Real Madrid 4-0 Osasuna
Vinícius Júnior was instrumental in Real Madrid’s resurgence, netting a hat-trick in a decisive 4-0 win over Osasuna. Carlo Ancelotti opted to substitute Vinícius and Bellingham in the final 15 minutes, enabling Madrid to easily maintain their lead, as Osasuna failed to pose a significant threat, registering just one shot that missed the target during the entire match. This win keeps Madrid in close contention with Barcelona, while Osasuna stays in fifth position.
Villarreal 3-0 Alaves
Villarreal maintained their impressive start to the season by extending their unbeaten streak to four matches after defeating Deportivo Alavés 3-0 at Estadi de la Ceràmica. Santi Comesaña compounded Alavés’s struggles by scoring a third goal in stoppage time, finding himself unmarked in the box, which sealed Alavés’s fifth league defeat in their last six games.
Leganes 1-0 Sevilla
Leganés achieved back-to-back home victories in La Liga for the first time since 2019, defeating Sevilla 1-0 at Estadio Municipal de Butarque. Just when it seemed the match would end in a draw, Leganés gained the upper hand due to a reckless play by Agoumé, who fouled Seydouba Cissé in the penalty area. Referee Juan Luis Pulido Santana had to award a penalty and send Agoumé off, allowing de la Fuente to convert the penalty for his first goal of the season. This was also Borja Jiménez’s team’s first goal in four matches against the Andalusians, who suffered consecutive league losses for the first time this season.
Real Betis 2-2 Celta Vigo
Real Betis managed to equalize twice, resulting in a 2-2 draw against Celta Vigo, which keeps their unbeaten streak alive at seven matches (4 wins, 3 draws) in all competitions. Just when it seemed their streak might come to an end, Marc Bartra scored with a header in the 95th minute, securing an important point for Betis. Consequently, they remain three points ahead of Celta in the standings and aim to maintain their strong performance against Valencia following the international break.
Mallorca 0-1 Atletico Madrid
In a matchup between the league’s toughest defenses, a lone second-half goal from Julián Alvarez was enough to secure a 1-0 victory for Atlético Madrid over Mallorca at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix. This win was crucial for Atlético, bringing them within seven points of La Liga leaders Barcelona. On the other hand, Mallorca has now gone three games without a win and will aim to end that streak against Las Palmas following the international break.
Real Valladolid 1-1 Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao scored an equalizer in injury time, preventing Real Valladolid from securing a crucial three points in a 1-1 draw at the Estadio José Zorrilla. This marks Athletic’s third consecutive league draw. As a result, Los Leones remain four points behind the top four as they head into the international break, while Valladolid misses the opportunity to escape the relegation zone for the first time since September. Following the two-week break, they will face a significant match against fellow relegation battlers Getafe.
Getafe 0-1 Girona
Girona secured only their second away win in LaLiga this season, narrowly defeating Getafe 1-0 and handing the Azulones their first home loss at the Estadio Coliseum. Michel’s team managed to maintain their lead, achieving their first LaLiga victory in five attempts against teams from the Madrid area, and moving within two points of the top six. Meanwhile, Getafe’s poor performance persists, leaving them close to the relegation zone after 13 matches.
Real Sociedad 1-0 Barcelona
Real Sociedad achieved a remarkable 1-0 victory over La Liga leaders Barcelona at the Reale Arena, marking only their second league win in 17 encounters against the Blaugrana. Despite Sociedad’s struggles to convert chances, Barcelona remained hopeful for an equalizer late in the game. However, the visitors were unable to generate any significant opportunities, resulting in their first loss in eight matches. Meanwhile, Alguacil’s team climbs into the top half of La Liga, just two points away from the European qualification spots.
