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The end of the season calls for a special pod. So join Matt Clark (@MattClark_08), Ben Sully (@SullyBen), Paco Polit (@pacopolitENG) and RomĂĄn de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) as they get together to pick out the good and bad from an eventful 2025/26 LaLiga campaign.
The season review pod starts with a âTeam of the Seasonâ category before the focus turns to the standout player, which yields some picks from Barcelona and even a player from a relegated club.
After piling the praise on a certain overachiever in our âCoach of the Seasonâ discussion, the positive vibes flow as we pick out our top surprises. But it canât all be positive, which is why we then choose our major disappointments, and it's not a good section for the two big Madrid sides.
The bumper podcast wraps up with talk of key moments and a particular turning point of Real Madridâs tumultuous season.
If you enjoyed the discussion, why not let us know who your picks are for:
Team of the season Player of the season Coach of the season Surprise Disappointment Moment of the seasonThanks for listening throughout the season and supporting over at lllonline.substack.com. And stay tuned for our coverage of Spainâs upcoming World Cup campaign.
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Join us for the recap of the final matchday of LaLiga's 25/26 season with Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and RomĂĄn de Arquer (@Aeroslavee)!
So many outcomes, so many possibilities... but finally Mallorca and Girona are the two unlucky sides who will no longer be a part of Spain's top tier football league next season. Mallorca won, Girona got a point, but that was not enough to escape the bottom three, with Elche, Osasuna and Levante surviving the battle.
On the other end, Getafe sealed their European spot with a win over Osasuna with a meagre total of 32 goals throughout the whole campaign. A miraculous feat led by the mastermind JosĂ© BordalĂĄs. Villarreal finished third after thrashing AtlĂ©tico de Madrid 5-1, in what was a perfect farewell for Dani Parejo and Marcelino. We also said goodbye to legends like Dani Carvajal, Antoine Griezmann, Robert Lewandowski, Marcelino and Ernesto Valverde. Meanwhile Barçaâs FemenĂ team lifted their fourth Champions League against Olympique de Lyon, and Deportivo de La Coruña joined Racing in winning promotion to the top flight.
Thanks for listening to us this season! We hope you enjoyed the pod and articles, and hope to have you on board for next season.
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Check out our matchday 37 review with Ben Sully (@SullyBen) and RomĂĄn de Arquer (@Aeroslavee)!
The relegation battle takes centre stage in our latest podcast. The Sunday results favoured Alavés, Sevilla, Espanyol and Valencia, who are now safe and will play the final fixture with no pressure whatsoever. In fact, Espanyol and Valencia now have a slight chance of playing in Europe! But should we be surprised? Swinging from one end of the standings to another has been a very common theme this campaign...
Levante, on the other hand, are very close to pulling off a miracle after defeating Mallorca 2-0 in what was a âfinalâ for both teams. Only a dramatic combination of results in the last day would see âlos Granotasâ go down. Osasuna, Elche, Girona, and, of course, Mallorca, are the other teams involved in the relegation fight for MD 38. In the pod, we also went through their games and options for the final fixtures, which will certainly have a lot of drama.
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Join Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and RomĂĄn De Arquer (@Aeroslavee) to recap the title-deciding weekend in LaLiga.
Itâs official: Barcelona are champions. We knew it was coming for a good while now, but at last, Hansi Flick and his team can celebrate a second consecutive title. They won their 11th consecutive match to seal the title and for the first time ever, they confirmed the result by winning the ClĂĄsico. We salute the champions, discuss their record-equalling pace and begin to unpick where it all unravelled for Real Madrid. We also pay tribute to Hansi Flick, who was present at the game despite the passing of his father. Understandably emotional at full time, we evaluate his brilliant contribution to the club in the last two seasons.
Elsewhere, there is still the race for Europe and the battle to avoid the drop. Celta closed the gap on Betis, but have they left their Champions League charge too late? Below them, no one else won this weekend, so it is still all to play for in the remaining weeks.
At the bottom, Oviedo are all but done following their stalemate against Getafe. The result encapsulates their season: fighting and resisting against the odds, but ultimately coming up a little short. Above them, Levante, Sevilla and Valencia recorded big wins to help their respective causes.
Levante came from 2-0 down to win on Friday night with forgotten man Etta Eyong scoring the winner in stoppage time. There was also a late winner for Sevilla, who condemned Espanyol to an 18th game without a win. Valencia went to Bilbao, missed a penalty, but still won thanks to Umar Sadiq, and they look almost home and hosed. Worryingly, Nico Williams went off injured, and his brother spoke ominously after the game.
Beyond that, Elche and Alavés shared the spoils and Mallorca got a point against Villarreal with another goal from Vedat Muriqi. Rayo host out-of-form Girona on Monday night before Matchday 36 begins on Tuesday. Hold on to your hats!
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Join Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Harry Gillies as they review the latest round of fixtures from Spainâs top flight.
Barcelona canât celebrate yet. Their city rivals Espanyol fell to Real Madrid at home, meaning El ClĂĄsico next week could be when the league is sealed for the Culers. We discuss the challenges facing the next Real Madrid manager, as Los Blancos have now gone two seasons without lifting a major trophy. Meanwhile, Barcelona will need to find a replacement for Lewandowski if they want to make a proper run in the Champions League next season.
There is a great contest for the European places, with Real Betis and Celta Vigo having picked up their league form after heartbreaking Europa League exits. Athletic Club are also in the mix, after a 4-2 win away to Alavés, won by a delightful finish by Nico Williams.
The relegation battle is just as exciting, with Mallorca beating and leapfrogging a wasteful Girona, while Valencia slip further down after failing to beat an Atleti side made up mostly of academy players. And of course, what was seemingly impossible is now becoming likely - the relegation of Sevilla, who have it all to do tonight against Real Sociedad.
We break it all down, so we hope you enjoy. As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! lllonline.substack.com
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Review all the weekend action with Ben Sully (@SullyBen) and RomĂĄn de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) as the title fight almost comes to a close, while the relegation battle is still wide open.
With Barça's win over Getafe and Madrid's draw to Betis, the gap has increased to 11 points, meaning culers could celebrate LaLiga next weekend if Madrid don't defeat Espanyol. Otherwise, the title could be decided in 'El Clåsico'...
Title race aside, Sevilla experienced a heart-shattering defeat to Osasuna, conceding in the 99th minute of the match and consolidating their position in the relegation zone. A Levante win on Monday could see them drop down to 19th, dragging them even closer to Segunda.
More relegation drama in Oviedo, after losing to an Elche who hadn't managed a single away win this season, until now. The numbers still say Oviedo have a shot at salvation, but it would require pulling off too many miracles. Alavés, on the other hand, got a massive win against Mallorca that sees them escape the bottom three and almost reach the light at the end of the tunnel.
Find all these stories and much more in our recap pod!
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Today it's Copa del Rey with Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and RomĂĄn de Arquer (@Aeroslavee)!
What a final! A fantastic display of football from Real Sociedad and Atlético de Madrid at La Cartuja, with both sides giving everything they had to try and conquer Spain's domestic cup.
After 120 minutes and a penalty shoout-out, it was the underdogs, led by Mikel Oyarzabal, who succeeded in achieving their third Copa del Rey. Matt and RomĂĄn look into the epic twist behind Real Sociedad's rollercoaster season, led by Pellegrino Matarazzo's revolution, as well as pointing out key players like shootout specialist Unai Marrero and Zubieta-produced Pablo MarĂn and Jon MartĂn. We also ask where this leaves Atleti, and whether this disappointment will affect their Champions League prospects.
They also preview the upcoming LaLiga midweek fixtures of Matchday 33 (yes, you read correctly. Matchday 33 will be played before Matchday 32), with plenty of crucial do-or-die clashes.
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Join Ben Sully (@SullyBen) and RomĂĄn de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) to review the retro-inspired LaLiga matchday 31.
In part one, they cover the title race, which is turning out to be more of a runaway after Madrid dropped points against Girona while Barça managed to succeed in the Catalan derby with a 4-1 win. They then turn to the relegation battle, which is heating up, after most of the bottom sides achieved positive results. They first look at Elcheâs home win against a receding Valencia and Sevillaâs victory against an AtlĂ©tico de Madrid packed with subs, with the UCL & Copa del Rey in mind.
They continue into part two with Muriqiâs record-breaking goals for a very convincing win against Rayo. They also review the crazy goal fest between Real Sociedad and AlavĂ©s, Real Oviedo's thrashing of Celta and all the other fixtures from the weekend.
Once again, thank you for listening to our pod and remember that you can subscribe to access our bonus podcast and weekly articles over at lllonline.substack.com.
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La Liga is back! Join RomĂĄn de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) and Harry Gillies as they review the latest round of fixtures from Spainâs top flight.
Is the title race over? As Real Madrid lost in Mallorca, and Barcelona snatched a 2-1 win away at Atleti, the Catalan giants now have a seven point lead over Los Blancos. We discuss if the two Madrid clubs will now turn all of their attention to the Champions League, something Simeone seemed to suggest against Barça, leaving Juliån Alvarez and Ademola Lookman on the bench.
The league winner might be a certainty, but the race for the European places is gets more exciting with every week. We discuss the parallels between Real Betis and Celta, as both clubs are fighting for the same goals. Celta deployed some beautiful football away in Valencia, showing once again the fearless play style of Claudio GirĂĄldez. Real Sociedad and Getafe have also greatly impressed and are well in the hunt to qualify for Europe.
As for the bottom of the table, we discuss the stark reality for Sevilla fans that the seven-time Europa League winners get relegated, with Mallorca and Alavés putting in better performances in the fight against the drop. We also spare a thought for Real Oviedo, where it might be a case of too little too late for the Asturian side.
And as always, thanks for listening and subscribing!
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The international break is on, so we gathered Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and RomĂĄn de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) to review Spain's latest 3-0 win against Serbia.
A friendly game where Spain didn't really face too much opposition and Luis de la Fuente got the chance to try things and give newcomers, like Victor Muñoz, a chance to shine. He also sent a clear message by starting Unai Simón ahead of the other in-form goalkeepers...
Matt & RomĂĄn also pick their favourites to challenge Spain in their ambition of winning the World Cup and take some time to talk about Raphinha's injury which will keep him away for a while, missing both UCL matches vs Atleti, and potentially a UCL semifinal.
We hope you enjoy the pod and thank you for listening! Remember you can also access our bonus podcast and multiple weekly articles over at lllonline.substack.com.
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A pulsating weekend with goals galore! Join Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and RomĂĄn De Arquer (@Aeroslavee) to recap Matchday 29 in LaLiga.
We begin in the capital for the Madrid derby. The visitors were looking to do the double over their rivals and took the lead, but Fede Valverde and Vini Jr turned things around to keep the title race alive.
Elsewhere, Barcelona were made to work extremely hard to maintain their 100% home record against Rayo, with Joan GarcĂa again showing why Luis de le Fuente could no longer ignore his stellar form.
Villarreal cemented their place in the top four with a comfortable win over Real Sociedad, while Athletic returned to winning ways in their first match since Ernesto Valverde announced he will leave at the end of the season. Betis are five without a win in LaLiga, and the coveted potential fifth Champions League spot is very much up for grabs.
In Part Two we delve into the relegation scrap, which is returning to be a dogfight as the weeks go by. Alavés could have folded and capitulated when Celta went 3-0 up on Sunday afternoon, but instead they fought back and produced a magnificent comeback, something not seen in LaLiga since 2005. Four goals and three priceless points.
Earlier in the weekend, there were two enormous six-pointers at the bottom. Firstly, Elche ended their accursed winless run with a come-from-behind win over Mallorca, helped by Vedat Muriqi missing the target from the penalty spot in stoppage time. Then, Levante put four past a spirited Oviedo to give themselves more than half a chance of survival.
The real losers of the weekend were Sevilla, who were defeated at home again, and look set to sack MatiĂĄs Almeyda this week. It can hardly be a surprise for a side who have only won twice since mid-December, but the revolving door to the gafferâs office is not the biggest problem in the intense heat of Seville.
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The run-in starts here! Join Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and RomĂĄn De Arquer (@Aeroslavee) to recap Matchday 28 in LaLiga.
On election day in Barcelona, Joan Laporta was in triumphant mood after being emphatically re-elected as Barcelona president. There were celebrations on the pitch too after a 5-2 victory over Sevilla re-established their four-point lead over Real Madrid. We hear from Romån what it was like around Camp Nou on polling day and the impressive performance from Barça, particularly hat-trick hero Raphinha.
Real Madrid enjoyed a comfortable night too, beating sorry Elche 4-1 ahead of their trip to Manchester. Fede Valverde stepped up again, but it was the youthful flavour to Los Blancos and Arda GĂŒlerâs incredible 68-metre golazo which stole the headlines.
Atleti dealt with Getafe in between their sparring with Spurs with a stunning strike of their own, while Real Sociedad are dreaming big after dispatching Osasuna 3-1 on Sunday night. The bloated middle all struggled to break clear of the pack, allowing Pellegrino Matarazzoâs side to steal a march. Betis-Celta ended all square, while Athletic Club could not honour Iñaki Williamsâ landmark with a result.
Plus, there were some significant movements at the bottom of the table, as Elcheâs defeat allowed Mallorca to take full advantage and come from behind to beat Espanyol (who like Elche remain winless in 2026). MartĂn Demichelis registered his first win with a clear style, but Quique SĂĄnchez Flores will have to wait after another gut-wrenching late goal against his AlavĂ©s side.
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New week, new recap pod reviewing LaLiga's most recent matches, with Ben Sully (@SullyBen) and RomĂĄn de Arquer (@Aeroslavee).
In part one, the title race comes to life with Real Madrid's late winner against Celta de Vigo, while Barça relies on Lamine Yamal to win the game against an Athletic Club side that possibly deserved more. We also get a preview of the Copa del Rey final, with Atlético de Madrid defeating Real Sociedad, and a look into Elche's critical situation after yet another winless match, this time losing to Villarreal.
Part two kicks off with the exciting Valencia vs Alavés, with Quique Sånchez Flores falling short in his debut after a late Che comeback. Ben & Romån also praise José Bordalås' supernatural abilities to get the most out of his players and talk about Mallorca's throwaway at El Sadar, as well as all the other fixtures of the weekend.
Thank you for listening to our pod, and remember that you can subscribe to access our bonus podcast and weekly articles over at lllonline.substack.com.
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Join Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and RomĂĄn de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) to review Matchday 26 of LaLiga.
Part One focuses on Barça's 4-1 victory against Villarreal, with special praise for Lamine Yamal and his first hat-trick as a professional footballer. Three fantastic goals that ensure Barça remain up top and put some fear into AtlĂ©tico de Madrid before the second leg of the Copa del Rey tie. An Atleti who in fact struggled to defeat Real Oviedo away, leaving it to the very end, thanks to a JuliĂĄn Ălvarez goal that ended his goalless streak in LaLiga. The Basque teams also get a shout, with Athletic drawing vs Rayo and Real Sociedad still riding the Pellegrino Matarazzo effect.
Part Two starts with one of the matches of the weekend: the Andalusian derby between Betis and Sevilla. A game of two halves, where Betis went ahead by two goals in the first half, but ultimately threw away their advantage, allowing Sevilla to grab a point. Our duo also talk about Celta's comeback at Girona, Valencia's solid win against Osasuna, Levante still believing and Elche's late draw against Espanyol.
We hope you enjoy the pod and thank you for listening! Remember you can also access our bonus podcast and multiple weekly articles over at lllonline.substack.com.
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Real Madridâs stay as league leaders lasted just six short days after Matchday 25 threw in another twist in the title race. Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and RomĂĄn De Arquer (@Aeroslavee) review the action from the weekend.
Osasuna have been in strong form and they continued that at El Sadar on Saturday evening, taking the lead with another Ante Budimir goal. Vini Jr ended a tumultuous week with an equalising goal, but the Madrid surge for a winner never came to pass, and it was the hosts who provided the late drama, RaĂșl GarcĂa de Haro striking late to euphoric scenes in Pamplona. We discuss what this means for the race, and the decision to start Dani Carvajal after his lengthy absence.
Barça took full advantage of the gift by dispatching a sunken Levante 3-0, with a return for Pedri and another goal for Marc Bernal and FermĂn LĂłpez.
To round off Part One, we review Atletiâs latest unpredictable showing and recap another Valencian regional derby, which was won by Villarreal.
In Part Two, we analyse the partidazo at Anoeta between Real Sociedad and Real Oviedo, plus wins for Athletic and Celta, the latter courtesy of Iago Aspas. Better than a fine wine.
The only away winners of the weekend were Sevilla, but having to play against ten for most of the game, it was âlike watching Getafe play Getafeâ. You can never have enough FĂștbol ChampĂĄnâŠ
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The pressure is now on Barcelona after Real Madrid climbed to the top of the table with a thumping 4-1 win over Real Sociedad on Valentineâs weekend, bringing an end to Pellegrino Matarazzoâs unbeaten start in Spain. Join Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and Ben Sully (@SullyBen) as they reflect upon that contest and the other key talking points from Matchday 24.
MartĂn Presaâs relationship with Rayo fans is beyond repair, as demonstrated by the sparse attendance at Butarque for Sundayâs clash with AtlĂ©tico Madrid. Rayoâs date at LeganĂ©s's home ground at least proved to be successful as Iñigo PĂ©rezâs side cruised to a 3-0 victory.
We then give JosĂ© BordalĂĄs his flowers following Getafeâs impressive victory over Villarreal, before we start part two with Valenciaâs crucial derby win - a result that helped Carlos CorberĂĄn avoid a divorce from his role as head coach.
Elsewhere, there were plenty of cards on display at the RamĂłn SĂĄnchez-PizjuĂĄn, Oviedoâs relationship with LaLiga looks set to be brief, and Mallorca are left flirting with the wrong side of the dotted line.
We wrap up with a couple of draws, including Borja Iglesiasâs late equaliser that sent an arrow through Espanyolâs hopes of all three points.
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Another LaLiga matchday means another LaLigaLowdown pod, this time with Ben Sully (@SullyBen) and RomĂĄn de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) recapping this weekendâs round of games.
Part one covers Real Madridâs win at Mestalla, with Arbeloaâs men not fully convincing but still putting pressure on the league leaders... Barça, who managed to win against Mallorca. Once again, the Blaugrana had a shaky start and left it all for the second half. While Betis managed to shock AtlĂ©tico de Madrid at the Metropolitano, getting their revenge a few days after the 0-5 thrashing in Copa.
Part two takes us to Anoeta, where Real Sociedadâs fine form and Elcheâs decline continue. Athletic ended their dry spell against Levante after an early sending off tipped the balance in favour of the home team. The same goes for Getafe, with BordalĂĄs breathing a bit easier after a long-awaited victory. The pod also covers Osasunaâs win, Sevillaâs late draw and the controversial postponement of Rayo Vallecano vs Real Oviedo.
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Kick off your Monday in the best way: with our Matchday 22 LaLiga review hosted by Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and with the expertise of RomĂĄn de Arquer (@Aeroslavee).
In Part One we review the Basque derby, which did not disappoint, with both teams giving their all on the pitch and putting on a fantastic display. Equally, or even more entertaining, was Elche vs Barça, with the visiting team breaking a new LaLiga xG record with 6.30. We also touch upon Real Madrid's, late, late, late penalty win and Atleti's dull performance vs Levante.
In Part Two we give Real Oviedo's win the credit it deserves, look into Espanyol's worrying form, analyse Villarreal's poor run, and review all the other matches of the weekend, including some intriguing post-match comments from José Bordalås...
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LaLiga MD21 did not disappoint with plenty of goals: wonder goals, late goals, controversial goals... Ben Sully (@SullyBen) and RomĂĄn de Arquer (@Aeroslavee) got together to tell you all about it!
Part one will take you to the Valencian community to review Levante's late, late winner that keeps their hopes alive, Valencia's (also late) winner to stay afloat above the relegation zone and Villarreal's defeat to a Real Madrid that seems to be improving under Arbeloa.
Barça's slightly unconvincing win against Oviedo ends part one, before heading into part two to analyse Real Sociedad's epic win under the rain over an in-form Celta de Vigo, Osasuna's first away victory at Rayo's crumbling stadium, Atlético's very comfortable win against Mallorca, and much more!
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Matchday 20 proved why we love LaLiga: drama, surprises and competitiveness. Matt Clark (@MattClark_08) and RomĂĄn De Arquer (@Aeroslavee) review a terrific weekend.
A tumultuous week for Real Madrid ended positively. After the BernabĂ©u crowd made their discontented feelings vociferously known on Saturday lunchtime, Los Blancos laboured to a rather uncomfortable 2-0 win over lowly Levante for Ălvaro Arbeloaâs first win in charge. After fielding questions about âFlorentino dimisiĂłnâ chants, the boss angered fans further by staunchly defending his President, claiming those who want PĂ©rez to resign arenât genuine Madridistas.
This victory put pressure on Barcelona, who lined up without Raphinha and lost their winning run. La Real continued their incredible â albeit fortuitous â start under Pellegrino Matarazzo after beating Barça 2-1 through a combination of goalkeeping excellence, luck and tight VAR calls. Just 60 seconds after Marcus Rashford had equalised, Gonçalo Guedes restored their lead. Despite accumulating over 3.5 xG and 25 shots (including five to the woodwork), there was no way past Ălex Remiro, who reminded everyone why he is a worthy member of Luis de la Fuenteâs triumvirate. The gap at the top is now just a solitary point. ÂĄÂĄÂĄHay Liga!!!
Real Betis beat Villarreal to take a big step towards European football next season, but we ask why there is still some dissatisfaction among the fanbase. On Friday night, Girona continued their incredible resurgence by beating Espanyol in a Catalan derby, courtesy of two Vanat penalties. Los Pericos have had a rough start to the year, but are still well placed.
Onto Part Two, we focus on the compactness of the table from 8th down to 18th. Real Sociedad are ten places above Alavés, but only five points clear of their fellow Basques.
Mallorca took a huge step forward by winning a thriller against Athletic Club. Jagoba Arrasate will be thanking his giant Kosovan Vedat Muriqi who scored a hat-trick to tame Los Leones. Only Kylian MbappĂ© has scored more this season, and Muriqi is priceless for the island side. Three goals and three precious points. We reflect on that as well as Athleticâs malaise. With a crucial set of fixtures ahead, is this Ernesto Valverdeâs last season in charge?
Osasuna won by the same scoreline but in even more dramatic fashion. Trailing twice to Real Oviedo, it seemed like the Asturian side might finally get their win. But alas, Ante Budimir equalised twice and then VĂctor Muñoz broke hearts with a 92nd-minute winner. Even when they score twice, they canât even draw, let alone win.
Rayo are another club looking over their shoulder after they were well beaten by Euro-chasing Celta. They won their third in a row to cement 7th spot and put pressure on those above them.
Valencia stunned the Coliseum with a late, well-constructed winner with their only shot on target of the game. Getafe are in freefall now, with just one point since the end of November. Alavés made it hard for Atleti, but ultimately came away from the capital with nothing, and they slipped into the drop zone. But, given the tightness of the table, things can change extremely quickly. A relegation battle for the ages is in prospect.
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