La Liga Roundup, Matchday 31
Matchday 31 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 this round of games.
Valencia 1-0 Sevilla
Valencia extended their unbeaten streak to six matches with a 1-0 victory over Sevilla at home in La Liga, putting them 8 points ahead of the relegation zone. The match ended 1-0, marking Sevilla’s fourth consecutive defeat by that score. Additionally, it was Sevilla’s first loss at the Mestalla in seven attempts, allowing Valencia to move ahead of them in the standings.
Real Sociedad 0-2 Mallorca
Mallorca enhanced their chances of qualifying for Europe with a remarkable 2-0 win against Real Sociedad in La Liga, marking their first away league victory over them since 2003. This important win earned Mallorca three vital points, allowing them to surpass Sociedad and climb to eighth place in La Liga.
Getafe 1-3 Las Palmas
Las Palmas snapped a 12-match winless streak in La Liga by overcoming a deficit to defeat Getafe 3-1 at the Coliseum. Although Getafe seems secure in 11th place, sitting ten points above the relegation zone, this victory could mark a significant turning point for Las Palmas as they end their poor performance and close the gap to safety to just one point.
Celta Vigo 0-2 Espanyol
Espanyol halted Celta Vigo’s eight-match unbeaten streak with a 2-0 victory at the Estadio de Balaídos, creating a six-point cushion above the relegation zone.
Leganes 0-1 Barcelona
Barcelona maintained their lead at the top of La Liga by continuing their unbeaten run to 24 matches across all competitions (20 victories and 4 draws) with a tough 1-0 victory over Leganés, who are battling against relegation. Leganés has not secured a win in their last five games, recording one draw and four losses, and currently occupies 19th place, two points from safety.
Osasuna 2-1 Girona
Osasuna triumphed in a clash between struggling teams in La Liga, defeating Girona 2-1 for their first victory in nine matches. This result leaves Los Blanquivermells just one game away from matching their record of 10 consecutive winless games in the top division.
Alaves 0-1 Real Madrid
Real Madrid encountered a challenge when Kylian Mbappé was shown a red card in the first half, yet they still achieved a 1-0 win against Alavés at the Estadio Mendizorrotza. Los Blancos did enough to maintain the points deficit against league leaders Barcelona.
Real Betis 1-2 Villarreal
Villarreal achieved their fifth consecutive away victory against Real Betis, overcoming an early deficit to secure a 2-1 win and earn vital points in the race for European spots in LaLiga. They are now only 6 points away from fourth-placed Athletic Bilbao.
Athletic Bilbao 3-1 Rayo Vallecano
Athletic Bilbao maintained their unbeaten streak in La Liga at San Mamés, reaching 13 games after a 3-1 comeback win against Rayo Vallecano, which helped them secure a spot in the top four. Meanwhile, the visiting team is now 8 points behind 6th-place Real Betis.
Atletico Madrid 4-2 Valladolid
Atlético Madrid overcame a few challenges from last-placed Real Valladolid, securing a 4-2 victory at the Metropolitano in La Liga. This marks their eighth consecutive home win against Valladolid in league encounters. With this victory, Atlético narrows the gap to seven and three points behind Barcelona and Real Madrid, respectively, in the title race.
