LaLiga Week 30 Roundup: Espanyol Gains Ground in Relegation Battle

Week 30 of LaLiga brought some surprising results and key developments in the title race and relegation battle. Here’s a summary of the action:

Espanyol earned a crucial 4-0 away victory over Rayo Vallecano on Friday, temporarily moving 5 points clear of the relegation zone. Goals from Cabrera, Roberto Fernández, Puado, and Pere Milla secured the emphatic win.

Real Madrid suffered a shock 2-1 home defeat to Valencia, denting their title hopes. Hugo Duro’s 95th minute winner gave Valencia their first win at the Bernabeu in 17 years.

Barcelona could only manage a 1-1 draw with Real Betis, failing to capitalize on Madrid’s slip-up. The Catalans’ lead at the top is now just 4 points.

Other results:
– Girona 0-1 Alavés
– Mallorca 1-2 Celta Vigo
– Las Palmas 1-3 Real Sociedad
– Sevilla 1-2 Atlético Madrid
– Valladolid 0-4 Getafe
– Villarreal 0-0 Athletic Club

The final match of the round on Monday between Leganés and Osasuna will determine if Espanyol remains 5 points clear of relegation or if the gap narrows to 2 points.

With 8 matches remaining, the title race and battle against relegation look set to go down to the wire in an exciting end to the LaLiga season.