La Liga Roundup, Matchday 30
Matchday 30 of the 2024/25 La Liga season has concluded, featuring exciting matches, impressive player performances, and surprising outcomes. Here is the La Liga roundup for this round of games.
Rayo Vallecano 0-4 Espanyol
Espanyol secured only their second away win in La Liga this season with a decisive 4-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano. This result puts Espanyol 4 points above the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Vallecano faces a significant setback, falling to 9th place and now 8 points behind the European qualification spots.
Girona 0-1 Alaves
Alavés secured a 1-0 victory against Girona, pulling 2 points ahead of the relegation zone and leaving their opponents without a win in eight La Liga games for the first time since 2019. This important win provides Alavés with some relief from the relegation battle, at least for now, as they face a challenging schedule that features matches against Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid.
Real Madrid 1-2 Valencia
Hugo Duro netted a goal in the dying moments of the match, specifically in the 95th minute, giving Valencia a 2-1 win against Real Madrid at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu. This victory ended Valencia’s longest winless streak in league H2H matches and pushed them 6 points above the relegation zone.
Mallorca 1-2 Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo delivered an impressive performance, overcoming a deficit to secure a 2-1 victory in La Liga against fellow European rivals Mallorca. This outcome halts Los Piratas’ four-match unbeaten streak at home in the league (with 2 wins and 2 draws) and extends the Celestes’ unbeaten run in La Liga to eight matches (5 wins and 3 draws).
Barcelona 1-1 Real Betis
Barcelona’s run of nine consecutive league victories came to an end with a 1-1 draw at home against Real Betis. This result marked the first time since December 2021 that Betis managed to avoid losing in an away game against Barcelona. As a result, Betis stays in sixth place, while Barça missed the chance to extend their lead over Real Madrid to six points, instead going four points ahead and preserving their unbeaten record in 2025.
Las Palmas 1-3 Real Sociedad
Las Palmas’ streak of not winning against Real Sociedad reached eight matches following a 3-1 loss at Estadio de Gran Canaria, leaving them firmly in the relegation zone. This victory allows Sociedad to maintain their slim chances of qualifying for Europe, as they are now 7 points away from the top six. On the other hand, Las Palmas is four points adrift of safety with eight matches remaining.
Sevilla 1-2 Atletico Madrid
The supporters at Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán experienced more disappointment as Sevilla squandered a lead, losing 2-1 for the second consecutive week. Atlético Madrid scored a last-minute goal, breaking their six-game winless streak. Simeone’s team is currently seven points behind the league leaders with eight matches left to play.
Valladolid 0-4 Getafe
Getafe secured a dominant 4-0 win against Real Valladolid at Estadio José Zorrilla, leaving the home team without a win in their last 11 games and heading towards relegation. Getafe’s easy victory alleviates any lingering concerns about their own relegation. On the other hand, Valladolid now find themselves a staggering 14 points away from safety.
Villarreal 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
Villarreal played a scoreless draw against Athletic Bilbao at the Estadio de la Cerámica, resulting in the Yellow Submarine achieving just two victories in their last eight La Liga home matches. Marcelino’s team still has a match in hand over Valverde’s squad and holds realistic aspirations of qualifying for UEFA Champions League football next season. On the other hand, Valverde will be looking for increased intensity from his team as they prepare to face Rangers in the Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday.
Leganes 1-1 Osasuna
A remarkable late appearance by Ivorian teenager Yan Diomande enabled Leganés to secure a 1-1 draw, preventing Osasuna from achieving only their second away win of the season. Leganés earned an important point, narrowing the gap to 17th place Alavés to just two points.
