La Liga Round 22 Results: Real Madrid Stumbles, Barcelona Gains Ground
The 22nd round of La Liga has concluded, bringing some unexpected twists to the title race. Espanyol’s narrow victory over Real Madrid has reignited the competition, with both Atletico Madrid and Barcelona securing wins in their respective matches. Here’s a summary of the results:
- Leganes 0-1 Rayo Vallecano
- Getafe 0-0 Sevilla
- Villarreal 5-1 Valladolid
- Atletico Madrid 2-0 Mallorca
- Espanyol 1-0 Real Madrid
- Barcelona 1-0 Alaves
- Valencia 2-1 Celta Vigo
- Osasuna 2-1 Real Sociedad
- Real Betis 2-2 Athletic Club
- Girona 2-1 Las Palmas
Despite their loss, Real Madrid remains at the top of the table with 49 points. Espanyol’s crucial win lifts them out of the relegation zone, while Alaves drops into the danger area following their defeat to Barcelona. The Blaugrana, along with Atletico Madrid, have narrowed the gap in the title chase.
In the race for European spots, Real Betis and Athletic Club’s draw allowed Villarreal and Girona to capitalize with wins against Valladolid and Las Palmas respectively. Osasuna surprised Real Sociedad with a 2-1 victory, while Valencia secured a vital win against a struggling Celta Vigo.
Current Standings
Real Madrid leads with 49 points, while Valladolid sits at the bottom with 15. The top four spots, qualifying for Champions League, are occupied by Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, and Athletic Club. Villarreal, Rayo Vallecano, and Mallorca hold the 5th, 6th, and 7th positions respectively. Alaves, Valencia, and Valladolid currently occupy the relegation zone.
Upcoming Fixtures
Round 23 of La Liga is scheduled for February 7-10, promising more exciting matchups and potential shifts in the league standings.