La Liga Matchday 20 Recap: Real Madrid Claims Top Spot
The 20th round of La Liga has concluded, bringing significant changes to the league standings. Real Madrid emerged as the new league leader after a convincing 4-1 victory over Las Palmas, capitalizing on the struggles of Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.
Key results include:
- Real Madrid 4-1 Las Palmas
- Leganes 1-0 Atletico Madrid
- Getafe 1-1 Barcelona
- Celta Vigo 1-2 Athletic Club
- Villarreal 4-0 Mallorca
Real Madrid now leads the table with 46 points, while Atletico Madrid dropped to second place following their unexpected loss to Leganes. Barcelona’s draw against Getafe extends their recent run of poor form in the domestic league. Athletic Club’s win over Celta Vigo puts them level on points with Barcelona.
Notably, several teams in the relegation zone managed to secure points this round. Espanyol, Valencia, Leganes, Getafe, and Alaves all achieved positive results, tightening the competition at the bottom of the table.
The current standings see Real Madrid at the top with 46 points, while Valladolid occupies the last place with 15 points. The top four spots, which qualify for Champions League, are currently held by Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Athletic Club.
The next round of La Liga matches is scheduled for January 24-27, promising more exciting action and potential shifts in the league standings.