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Saturday’s Spanish La Liga fixtures featured a compelling set of matches, with high-tempo encounters, shared points in tight contests, and an eye-catching result in Getafe. Clubs fought for valuable league points as the title race and European qualification battles tighten.
Several matches were played earlier in the day, with teams showing attacking intent and defensive resilience in a competitive round of league football.
Espanyol and Celta Share the Spoils
Espanyol played host to Celta Vigo in an entertaining encounter that ended 2–2 at the RCDE Stadium.
Espanyol twice took the lead through Kike García (67’) and Tyrhys Dolan (86’), but Celta fought back — F. Jutglà opened the scoring early, and Borja Iglesias struck deep into stoppage time to rescue a point for the visitors.
The result reflects both sides’ determination to climb the table, with momentum swings keeping the game alive until the final whistle.
Getafe Edge Villarreal in Tight Contest
Getafe opened the scoring from the penalty spot through M. Arambarri (41’), before M. Satriano doubled the home side’s lead in the second half. Villarreal pulled one back via G. Mikautadze (76’), but couldn’t find the leveller.
The victory gives Getafe crucial points as they strive for mid-table stability, while Villarreal will look to respond in upcoming fixtures.
Sevilla and Alavés Play Out Draw
In Andalusia, Sevilla welcomed Alavés at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium, with both sides settling for a 1–1 draw.
Sevilla took the lead through D. Sow (42’), but Alavés responded after halftime with T. Martínez (60’) to ensure honours were shared.
The point maintains Sevilla’s quest for consistency in the league and keeps Alavés within touching distance of safety.
Real Madrid Host Real Sociedad Later Tonight
Hosts Real Madrid marked their return to league action with a convincing win over Real Sociedad. An early strike set the tone, and Madrid never looked back:
Gonzalo García opened the scoring in the early stages. Mikel Oyarzabal pulled one back for Sociedad from the penalty spot.
Vinícius Júnior restored Madrid’s lead and later added another penalty. Fede Valverde also found the net to round off a commanding performance.
