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La Liga Recap: Atletico Madrid, Real Sociedad, Athletic Club, and Villarreal in Action
Sunday’s La Liga action showcased four thrilling games as the 2024/25 season reaches its 30-game mark in the Spanish top flight. Atletico Madrid revived their title hopes, while Real Sociedad, Athletic Club, and Villarreal continued their push for European qualification.
Real Sociedad Clinch Victory Against Las Palmas
Real Sociedad boosted their chances of qualifying for European competition with a crucial 3-1 victory over Las Palmas. Captain Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring early on, but Las Palmas fought back in the second half. However, Jon Aramburu sealed the win with a late goal, catching the eye of Premier League side Newcastle United.
Atletico Madrid Triumph Over Sevilla
Atletico Madrid kept their La Liga title hopes alive with a vital 2-1 away win against Sevilla. After falling behind, Julian Alvarez equalized before Pablo Barrios scored the winner in added time, securing a crucial three points for Diego Simeone’s side.
Getafe Dominates Real Valladolid
Getafe showcased their dominance with a commanding 4-0 victory over Real Valladolid. The visitors overwhelmed their opponents with three first-half goals, including a brace from Ramon Terrats. Domingos Duarte added a fourth late in the game, helping Getafe move further away from the relegation zone.
Athletic Club Held to Stalemate by Villarreal
The final match of the day ended in a goalless draw as ten-man Villarreal held Athletic Club to a 0-0 stalemate. Pape Gueye’s late red card forced the hosts to defend resolutely, with Athletic Club maintaining their six-point lead in the race for UEFA Champions League qualification.
Overall, Sunday’s La Liga action provided plenty of excitement and drama as teams jostle for position in the league standings. Stay tuned for more thrilling matches in the Spanish top flight.
