La Liga Roundup, Matchday 34
Matchday 34 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.
Rayo Vallecano 1-0 Getafe
A hard-fought 1-0 victory in the derby against city rivals Getafe broke Rayo Vallecano’s five-match winless streak at the Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, giving them important momentum in their quest for European football. This win propels the home team into the discussion for a top-eight finish with four matches remaining.
Alaves 0-0 Atletico Madrid
Deportivo Alavés, who are at risk of relegation, extended their unbeaten streak to three matches by playing to a dull goalless draw against third-placed Atlético Madrid. This result means that Atlético has not won in four of their last five away games in La Liga.
Villarreal 4-2 Osasuna
Villarreal strengthened their position for a top-five finish in La Liga by defeating Osasuna 4-2 at Estadio de la Ceramica, marking their first back-to-back wins since February. This victory boosts Villarreal’s chances of qualifying for UCL, while Osasuna falls to 9th place, tied on points with Rayo Vallecano, who hold the last European qualifying spot in eighth.
Las Palmas 2-3 Valencia
Valencia has gone nine La Liga matches without a loss for the first time since 2019, following their 3-2 victory against Las Palmas. This defeat has intensified Las Palmas’ concerns about relegation, as they have now lost two consecutive matches, while Carlos Corberán’s team has established a 10-point cushion above the relegation zone.
Valladolid 1-2 Barcelona
Barcelona rallied to win 2-1 against Real Valladolid, reinforcing their dominant position at the top of the La Liga standings. This victory marks their fourth consecutive win in the league, ensuring they will hold a four-point lead over Real Madrid ahead of their upcoming clash in El Clásico next week.
Real Madrid 3-2 Celta Vigo
Real Madrid achieved their fourth straight league victory by defeating Celta Vigo 3-2, maintaining their chances for the La Liga title as they approach next weekend’s important El Clásico match. With the distance to league leaders Barcelona narrowed to four points and just four games left for Real, the upcoming encounter between the two teams is poised to be significant.
Sevilla 2-2 Leganes
Sevilla has not won in their last seven La Liga matches after drawing 2-2 with Leganés, who are fighting against relegation and might be disappointed with their third consecutive draw. This result means Leganés remains winless for eight games and is four points away from safety, while Sevilla is six points above the relegation zone and is likely close to securing their safety despite their recent struggles.
Espanyol 1-2 Betis
A stunning goal by Antony in the 90th minute secured a thrilling late comeback for Real Betis, who defeated RCD Espanyol 2-1. This victory not only kept their hopes of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League alive but also ended the hosts’ impressive 10-match unbeaten streak at home.
Real Sociedad 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
Real Sociedad’s chances of qualifying for Europe took a hit as they played to a 0-0 draw against Athletic Bilbao in a hard-fought Basque derby at the Reale Arena, marking their fourth consecutive game without a win in La Liga. Meanwhile, Athletic has managed just one victory in their last seven away league matches, yet they remain well-positioned to secure a top-four finish and earn a spot in the UEFA Champions League (UCL).
Girona 1-0 Mallorca
Girona broke an 11-match winless streak, moving six points above the relegation zone with a crucial 1-0 victory over RCD Mallorca, thanks to a lone goal from Cristhian Stuani. The home supporters celebrated the much-needed win, which marked a significant step towards securing their survival and putting an end to a disappointing series of results.
