Celtic-Seville (2-2)
Celtic found themselves facing a tricky moment when a dismissal for Senegalese Pape Gueye, following a late protest, altered the dynamics of the match. They regrouped and managed to surge back from 2-0 down, ending level, a result that offered little help to their European prospects. Sevilla kept the ball for extended spells and pressed forward, with Youssef En-Nesyri and Marcos Acuña delivering goals to push the score to 2-0. Miguel Rodríguez pulled one back in the 89th minute, and Gonçalo Paciencia completed the drama with a late equalizer in the 93rd minute. Acuña also saw a direct red card for dissent as the final whistle approached, underscoring the intensity of a game that swung on a knife edge.
Osasuna-Elche (2-1)
Osasuna sealed a satisfying week with a 2-1 victory over Elche, a result that added momentum to their campaign as they push to climb the table. Moroccan forward Abde provided the spark, sealing the late goals and reviving confidence that a strong run can still mount a push for higher spots.
Espanyol-Athletic (1-2)
The Williams brothers produced a decisive duel at the RCDE Stadium, with athletic club striking twice through the siblings to take the lead early and hold it. Luis García, the hosts’ new coach, watched as Darder reduced the deficit at the 90th minute, but the late strike was not enough to flip the result. A run of five defeats left Espanyol in the relegation mix, while Athletic moved up the table, ending a drought of wins in Catalonia that dates back to the 1997-98 season.
Real Sociedad-Getafe (2-0)
Real Sociedad refused to waver in their bid for a Champions League spot, earning three vital points through a disciplined display. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring with a precise strike, Takefusa Kubo added insurance after the break, and Getafe offered stubborn resistance but could not find a way back into the match.
Real Madrid-Villarreal (2-3)
Real Madrid faced a sobering setback as Villarreal produced a standout performance at the Bernabéu. Chukwueze dominated the proceedings with poise and pace, while Madrid looked short of the spark needed to respond. The result tightened the gap to Barcelona and left Madrid’s future cup ambitions as a priority, with a European clash against Chelsea looming large. For Villarreal, the win marked just the second triumph ever at the Santiago Bernabéu and underscored their growing status in the league race.
Valladolid-Mallorca (3-3)
Valladolid and Mallorca played out a dramatic 3-3 draw, a match that swung from one side to the other. Valladolid dominated early, with Kike finding the net, but Mallorca recovered, turning the tide and equalizing late on after a defensive lapse. Pezzolano’s adjustments helped keep the game open, while Vedat Muriqi’s late penalty looked to seal it for Mallorca, only for the home side to respond in kind as the clock ran down.
Betis-Cádiz (0-2)
Cádiz clinched a critical three points to steady their battle against relegation by beating Betis 2-0 in Seville. Canales received a red card late in the first half, and the visitors pressed home their advantage after the break, finishing with a disciplined performance that left Betis short of ideas and morale. The outcome highlighted the vulnerability of mid-table teams when pressure mounts in the final third of the season.
Almería-Valencia (2-1)
Almería moved away from the danger zone with a 2-1 victory over Valencia, who remain trapped in the relegation zone. The home side ended their four-game winning run in style, with Melero and Babic scoring after the break. Valencia briefly closed the gap through Samu Castillejo, but Almería held firm to secure three valuable points.
Atlético Madrid-Athletic (1-2)
Atlético Madrid reaffirmed their recent good form by defeating Rayo Vallecano 2-1 in the first half, courtesy of Nahuel Molina and a fine team display. A red card to a visiting defender left the visitors with a numerical disadvantage, and Lejeune and Garcia capitalized to cut the deficit. The result reinforced Atlético’s position as they chase a strong finish to the season, while Rayo faced a tougher road to stay clear of trouble.
Citations: analysis and match details compiled from league reports and post-match summaries (citation: league sources). These notes reflect ongoing assessments of team form and standings as the season advances across Canada, the United States, and other markets.