LaLiga Matchday 30: Relegation Battle Intensifies

The 30th round of LaLiga action brought some unexpected results that have shaken up the relegation battle. Deportivo Alavés secured a crucial 1-0 away victory against Girona, dragging the Catalan side deeper into the relegation scrap. Meanwhile, Valencia pulled off a stunning 2-1 upset win at the Bernabéu against league leaders Real Madrid.

Espanyol earned some much-needed breathing room with an emphatic 4-0 thrashing of Rayo Vallecano on Friday night. The win provisionally puts Espanyol 5 points clear of the drop zone, though that gap could shrink depending on Monday’s results.

Other key results saw Celta Vigo come from behind to defeat Mallorca 2-1, while Barcelona were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Real Betis. The title race remains tight, with Barcelona’s lead at the top cut to just 4 points with 8 matches remaining.

Sunday’s fixtures include Las Palmas hosting Real Sociedad, Sevilla welcoming Atlético Madrid, and a crucial clash between Villarreal and Athletic Club in the race for European spots. The round concludes on Monday as relegation-threatened Leganés take on mid-table Osasuna.

With several teams still in danger near the bottom of the table, the fight to avoid relegation looks set to go down to the wire in what promises to be a thrilling end to the LaLiga season.