Atlético Madrid climbs to second place after a commanding 5-1 victory over Cadiz at Civitas Big City. Real Madrid suffered a 2-0 defeat on their visit to the Reale Arena. Real Sociedad solidifies fourth place, keeping their European ambitions alive for next season. The league remains led by Barcelona after a 1-0 win over Osasuna at Camp Nou on the 33rd matchday of the Santander League.
In the relegation zone, Elche CF dropped out of the top flight following a 2-1 loss to Almería. Espanyol’s playoff push hit a snag with a 3-2 loss to Sevilla. Valencia and Getafe are locked on 34 points, occupying the 17th and 18th spots respectively. Valencia drew 1-1 at Mestalla, while Villarreal collected a home victory. Celta Vigo edged past Valladolid 1-0 to climb the table slightly.
The fight for European places intensified as Betis defeated Athletic Bilbao away from home and Villarreal earned a point at Mestalla. Rayo Vallecano, Girona, and their rivals continued to eye a European berth with five rounds remaining, adding urgency to every remaining fixture.
Barcelona leads the standings with 82 points, followed by Atlético Madrid with 69 and Real Madrid with 68. Real Sociedad sits in fourth on 61, while Villarreal holds fifth at 54. Real Betis has 52, and Girona 47. Athletic Bilbao are level with Girona on 47, with Rayo Vallecano just behind on 46. Osasuna and Sevilla are tied at 44, Mallorca sits on 41, and Celta Vigo trails with 39. Almería ranks 16th with 36, Cadiz 35, Valladolid 35, Valencia 34, Getafe 34, Espanyol 31, and Elche at the bottom with 16 points.