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Atlético Madrid ended their winless streak with a dramatic last-minute victory over Sevilla, while Villarreal struggled to break down Athletic Bilbao’s defense, settling for a goalless draw.
Getafe handed Real Valladolid a humiliating defeat, further jeopardizing their survival hopes in LaLiga. Meanwhile, Real Sociedad secured a crucial win over Las Palmas, keeping their European aspirations alive.
Atlético Madrid 2-1 Sevilla
Atlético Madrid ended their winless streak with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Sevilla. Sevilla took the lead with a powerful strike from Lucien Agoumé, but Atlético equalized through Julián Álvarez’s penalty.
In the final moments, Pablo Barrios secured the win with a solo effort, leaving Atlético three points behind Real Madrid and seven behind leaders Barcelona.
Villareal 0–0 Athletic Bilbao
Villarreal and Athletic Bilbao played to a 0-0 draw today at Estadio de la Cerámica. Villarreal dominated possession but struggled to break down Athletic’s solid defense, with Unai Simón making key saves.
A disallowed goal for Villarreal and a late red card for Gueye in the 83rd minute marked key moments. Despite being down to 10 men, Athletic nearly grabbed a late winner.
The result leaves Athletic in a strong position for Champions League qualification, while Villarreal remains in the fight.
Real Valladolid 0–4 Getafe
Real Valladolid suffered a humiliating 0-4 home defeat to Getafe at Estadio José Zorrilla, exacerbating their LaLiga woes.
The match commenced disastrously for Valladolid, conceding a goal within the first 30 seconds due to a defensive lapse. Getafe’s Marc Terrats netted twice before halftime, and Domingos Duarte added a fourth after the break.
Valladolid’s Mario Martín received a red card before halftime, leaving his team a man down. Tensions escalated further when Luis Pérez attempted to physically confront teammate Juanmi Latasa on the bench, highlighting internal conflicts within the team.
This defeat leaves Valladolid perilously close to relegation, with only 33 points remaining to secure their LaLiga status.
Real Sociedad 3–1 Las Palmas
Real Sociedad triumphed 3-1 over Las Palmas at the Estadio de Gran Canaria on April 6, 2025. Mikel Oyarzabal gave the visitors an early lead, with Sergio Gómez adding a second.
Despite a goal from Oliver McBurnie, Las Palmas’ hopes were dashed when Jon Aramburu sealed the win for Sociedad. Las Palmas remain in relegation danger, while Sociedad climb to eighth, reigniting their European aspirations.
