Defending champions Real Madrid found themselves in a tough battle against relegation-threatened Leganes, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice to secure a 3-2 victory. The thrilling match saw Leganes take the lead twice, only for Madrid to come back and secure an important win to pull level with Barcelona at the top of LaLiga.
Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid’s title hopes took another hit after a 1-1 draw against Espanyol, leaving them six points behind the leaders with only nine rounds left in the season. The slip at Espanyol followed a series of disappointing results for Atletico, indicating a collapse in their title ambitions.
Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak expressed disappointment at the missed opportunity to close the gap at the top, highlighting the need for consistency if they are to compete for the title. Manager Diego Simeone acknowledged the challenges ahead, stating that the title race will be decided in the final rounds of the season.
Antoine Griezmann set a new record for games played by a foreigner in LaLiga, surpassing Lionel Messi’s previous mark. Real Sociedad and Rayo Vallecano also secured wins in their respective matches, while Valladolid and Alaves suffered defeats that further intensified the relegation battle.
As the LaLiga season enters its final stretch, the race for the title and battle against relegation are heating up, promising more excitement and drama in the coming weeks.
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