La Liga Roundup, Matchday 27
Matchday 27 of the 2024/25 La Liga season has wrapped up, showcasing thrilling games, standout player performances, and unexpected results. Here is the La Liga roundup for this round of games.
Celta Vigo 2-1 Leganes
Celta Vigo extended their unbeaten streak to five matches with a close 2-1 comeback win against Leganés, improving their prospects of finishing in the top six for the first time since the 2016/17 season. Leganés suffered their third away defeat against Celta at Balaídos in six top-flight visits and now find themselves only a point above the relegation zone.
Alaves 1-0 Villarreal
Even with only nine players on the field, Deportivo Alavés managed to clinch an important victory in their battle for survival in La Liga, defeating Villarreal 1-0 at Mendizorroza and breaking their six-match winless streak. This crucial win moved Alavés to 18th place, a point behind 17th place Leganes. On the other hand, Villarreal missed the opportunity to close the gap to fourth-placed Athletic.
Valencia 2-1 Valladolid
Valencia will start the upcoming week above the La Liga relegation zone, having secured a 2-1 victory against Real Valladolid at the Mestalla. This marks a possible turning point for Los Ches, as they have achieved four home league wins in their last five matches, but they are still just one point ahead of 18th-placed Alavés.
Getafe 2-1 Atletico Madrid
Atlético Madrid missed the opportunity to take the lead in the La Liga standings when their city rivals Getafe secured a late 2-1 victory at the Coliseum. This marked Getafe’s first win in 25 top-flight encounters against Atlético and also handed Diego Simeone his only defeat against teams coached by José Bordalás.
Real Madrid 2-1 Rayo Vallecano
Real Madrid has matched the points of La Liga leaders Barcelona following a narrow 2-1 win at home against Rayo Vallecano, securing just their second victory in six league games. This result signifies Ancelotti’s squad’s fourth straight home win across all competitions, but their attention now turns to the upcoming UCL match at the Metropolitano Stadium.
Real Betis 1-0 Las Palmas
Real Betis secured their fourth consecutive victory in La Liga by defeating Las Palmas 1-0 at Estadio Benito Villamarín. This match marked their sixth consecutive home game against Las Palmas without allowing a goal. Betis is maintaining pressure on the teams above them, trailing the top five by only three points.
Athletic Bilbao 1-1 Mallorca
Ernesto Valverde’s team maintained their strong head-to-head record against Mallorca, reaching seven matches, but had to accept a 1-1 draw in a tense match on Sunday night at San Mamés. Athletic pushed hard in the final moments, but Mallorca, recognizing the importance of securing a point in their pursuit of European football, opted to defend and hold onto the draw.
Real Sociedad 0-1 Sevilla
Sevilla has achieved an unbeaten streak of five consecutive away games in La Liga for the first time since May 2023, following a 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad at the Reale Arena. This win allowed Sevilla to surpass their opponents and move into 10th place. With this result, Sevilla now has an equal record of wins, draws, and losses in La Liga this season, with nine of each.
Espanyol 1-1 Girona
A late penalty from Cristhian Stuani helped Girona secure a draw against Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium, allowing Los Periquitos to maintain their unbeaten home streak at eight matches (3 wins, 5 draws). Girona seems unlikely to qualify for Europe again next season, as Míchel’s team is currently eight points behind the top six.
