In a pivotal La Liga clash, Real Madrid overcame Valencia 2-0 to stay hot on Barcelona’s heels, trailing by a solitary point. Alvaro Carreras’ skillful 65th-minute goal and Kylian Mbappe’s stoppage-time dagger highlighted Madrid’s resilience.
Valencia’s aggressive start faded, leaving them vulnerable. The defeat pushes them nearer to relegation danger, especially after their cup disappointment.
Real Betis pulled off a shock 1-0 victory at Atletico Madrid’s Metropolitano. Anthony broke the deadlock on 29 minutes, and Betis’ backline stood tall, with fortune favoring them on an offside decision that denied Atletico parity.
Athletic Club bounced back emphatically, thrashing Levante 4-2. Guruzeta’s double in the first half paved the way, and even after Levante were reduced to 10, Navarro’s extra-time strike sealed a dramatic win amid late chaos.
Sevilla fought back for a 1-1 stalemate versus Girona, with Caio Silva equalizing late and Odysseas Vlachodimos denying a penalty. Getafe, meanwhile, halted nine straight losses by beating Alaves 2-0.
The weekend’s outcomes have electrified La Liga, sharpening the focus on the championship scrum and survival scrap alike.