La Liga Roundup, Matchday 19
Matchday 19 of the 2024/25 La Liga season has wrapped up, showcasing thrilling games, standout player displays, and unexpected results. Here is the La Liga roundup for matchday 19.
Rayo Vallecano 2-1 Celta Vigo
Adri Embarba contributed to Rayo Vallecano’s impressive run, extending their unbeaten streak against RC Celta de Vigo at the Estadio de Vallecas to 14 matches (11 wins, 3 draws) after a 2-1 victory over the 10-man team. This latest win allows Rayo to move ahead of Celta into the top half of the standings, while Claudio Giráldez’s team remains stuck in mid-table, continuing their struggle to achieve their first away victory against Rayo in La Liga since April 1996 (with 3 draws and 11 losses since then).
Alaves 0-1 Girona
A last-minute goal by Jhon Solís secured a 1-0 victory for Girona against Deportivo Alavés at Estadio Mendizorrotza, marking their only shot on target in the match. As a result of this loss, Alavés is now in 17th position, while Girona climbs to 8th place, just two points away from the top six.
Real Valladolid 1-0 Real Betis
Real Valladolid started 2025 with an important 1-0 victory against Real Betis Balompié at the Estadio José Zorrilla in La Liga, breaking their six-match winless streak against them (with 3 draws and 3 losses). Valladolid managed to maintain their lead and reduce the gap to 17th-place Alaves to just 2 points, at least. For Betis, this result is viewed as a missed chance to move closer to a UEFA Conference League position, leaving them in 10th place.
Espanyol 1-1 Leganes
Espanyol’s streak of not losing at home extended to four games, but a 1-1 tie with Leganés kept them in the relegation zone of La Liga, marking the second consecutive match between the two teams that ended in a draw. This result does not significantly help either team’s chances of avoiding relegation, as Espanyol remains without a win in their last five league games. On the other hand, Leganés is three points above the relegation zone, despite having only one victory in their last six La Liga matches.
Sevilla 1-1 Valencia
Sevilla managed to earn a last-minute draw against Valencia at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium, ending the match 1-1. This result leaves Valencia without a victory in their last seven LaLiga matches. Although the late equalizer was frustrating, it provides Corberán with a foundation to work from. Meanwhile, Los Nervioneses have only won one of their last six matches across all competitions and are at risk of being drawn into a relegation fight.
Las Palmas 1-2 Getafe
Getafe achieved their first away win of the La Liga season by defeating Las Palmas 2-1, putting an end to the hosts’ four-match unbeaten streak in the league. This important victory allows Getafe to distance themselves from the relegation zone, now sitting three points behind Las Palmas.
Atletico Madrid 1-0 Osasuna
Atlético Madrid triumphed over a determined Osasuna team with a 1-0 victory in La Liga, achieving their 12th win in the last 13 encounters against Los Rojillos, who had previously won their last matchup. This victory marked Atlético’s 14th straight win in all competitions and allowed them to surpass Real Madrid to claim the top position in La Liga. On the other hand, Osasuna has not won in their last seven league games, suffering defeats in the last two.
Real Sociedad 1-0 Villarreal
Real Sociedad extended their streak of over 10 hours without allowing a goal at the Reale Arena, thanks to Takefusa Kubo’s impressive solo goal that secured a crucial 1-0 victory. This win brings them within two points of Villarreal, who have now suffered three losses in their last four away games. The defeat not only pushes Villarreal further away from Athletic Bilbao in the UEFA Champions League standings but also opens the door for La Real to compete for a spot themselves.