Matchday 20 in LaLiga EA Sports unfolded with an unusual rhythm, as three fixtures were postponed due to the ongoing Spanish Super Cup dispute. The traditional order was disrupted, with Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, and Osasuna left idle, which allowed rivals to seize ground at the summit. Girona maintained their grip on first place despite a setback at Almería, while Athletic Club briefly moved into third before the week’s results settled. The weekend’s chaos opened a window for teams in prime positions to press their claims, reshaping the table more dramatically than a standard round of fixtures would typically permit.
Meanwhile, the lower half of the standings saw Andalusian sides slide deeper into trouble. Sevilla, Cádiz, and Granada tasted defeats, leaving Almería clinging to safety in the final relegation zone. Four Andalusian teams now occupy the bottom four places as Celta, Villarreal, and Mallorca find themselves with a small cushion, restoring a sliver of breathing room for those who had worried about the pace of the drop. The sense of drama was clear: every point mattered in a league already saturated with tension and shifting allegiances.
In total, seven games generated controversy and drama over the weekend, underscoring how quickly fortunes can change in LaLiga when the schedule is unsettled and the chase for European qualification, or survival, remains intense.
This is the ranking after matchday 20 in LaLiga
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Sevilla 2 – Alavés 3
Alavés delivered a shock at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, with Luis García Plaza’s men taking the lead through goals in the first half from Tenaglia and Kike García. Sevilla struck back in the second period with Rafa Mir and Ocampos finding the net, but a decisive moment came during stoppage time when Duarte struck to hand the guests all three points. The late setback stung Sevilla and punctuated a week where control within the game swung on a single moment of clinical finish from the visitors.
Las Palmas 3 – Villarreal 0
Las Palmas capitalized on home advantage to deepen Villarreal’s crisis, a downturn that has persisted since Marcelino’s arrival. Kirian’s leading role stood out alongside a younger, hungry squad that made a clear statement on their own turf. The final touch was provided by a breakout youngster making his first-ever appearance in LaLiga, underscoring Las Palmas’ belief that youth can meet challenge with energy and precision.
Majorca 1 – Celta 1
Both clubs remain integral to the season’s narrative as they contest the spread of points that could define the final league positions. Iago Aspas put Celta ahead early, a moment that reflected his capacity to influence decisive games. Canadian forward Larin replied before the break, ensuring the draw that kept both teams in the mix as the campaign progresses toward its critical final third.
Athletic 2 – Real Sociedad 1
The Basque Derby delivered the expected intensity, with longtime supporters treated to a match that showcased the region’s footballing pride. Athletic struck first with a double by Berenguer, a performance that energized the crowd and tipped the balance in favor of the Biscayans. In the later stages, Oyarzabal closed the gap for Sociedad, yet it wasn’t enough to overturn the advantage held by the hosts, who celebrated a hard-fought victory in front of their home fans.
Betis 1 – Granada 0
Isco Alarcón’s moment of inspiration helped Pellegrini’s side seal the win, ending a prolonged spell without success and dampening Granada’s momentum. The result reinforced Betis’s position as a team capable of grinding out results when it matters, while Granada faced the harsh reality of missing opportunities to move clear of the relegation zone and stabilize their season’s narrative.
Almería 0 – Girona 0
Almería posed as a stubborn test for the league leaders, testing Girona’s nerve and organization. The match finished goalless, a rare away-day outcome that reflected the hosts’ resolve and the visitors’ discipline. The stalemate had consequences on Girona’s momentum, as a dismissals and suspensions affected their squad depth for the following fixtures, signaling how finely tuned every outcome must be to maintain the pace at the top.
Cadiz 1 – Valencia 4
The Cadiz faithful watched a long drought extend, while Sergio González faced mounting pressure as the losses mounted. Valencia’s counterattack found its rhythm with goals from Alcaraz and subsequent strikes by Hugo Duro, who set the tone before the break and kept Baraja’s team in control after the restart. Javi Guerra and Jesús Vázquez closed out the scoring in stoppage time, sealing a comprehensive victory and widening the gap for Cadiz to climb away from danger.